Who we are

Our team

We work together for the well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Tiohtià:ke. We value Indigenous people’s expertise and lived experience. We provide a supportive, collaborative and respectful work environment. We offer excellent working conditions, including extensive team support, cross-training and an attractive benefits package.

 

 

 

The members of our team  

The NETWORK has a multidisciplinary team composed of both Indigenous leaders and non-Indigenous allies. The skills and knowledge of each are brought to the table in order to respond to the needs identified by the Indigenous communities in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal.

 

 

  • Leilani Shaw
    Executive Director
  • Amanda Moniz
    Deputy Executive Director
  • Alexandra Apple
    Communications' Assistant (intern)
  • Bobby Manning-Leduc
    Events Coordinator
  • Cynthia Ménard
    Administrative Coordinator
  • Elizabeth Fast, Dr
    Project Development and Funding Consultant
  • Johnny Boivin
    Communications Coordinator
  • Katia McEvoy
    Communications Manager
  • Morgan Kahentonni Phillips
    Food Security Researcher
  • Nicole Fornelli
    Community Projects Manager
  • Romain Jean-Jacques
    Mental Health Program Coordinator
  • Rachelle Perron
    Health Navigation Researcher
  • Raul Piñeros
    Finance Manager
  • Stephen Agluvak Puskas
    Research Manager
  • Tara Westbrook
    I.T. Coordinator
  • Véro Marengère
    Human Resources Manager

Our Board

The role of the Board of Directors is to maintain the vision and integrity of the NETWORK. Their work is carried out in the best interests of the organization and with the intention of collaborating and maintaining reciprocal alliances with our partners and members. 

Here are the members of our Board of Directors

Since its incorporation, the NETWORK has maintained a 100% Indigenous stewardship on its Board of Directors.

Indigenous governance is fundamental to the vitality and success of the NETWORK. As we move towards urban Indigenous governance in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, it is essential that the NETWORK ensures that Indigenous communities are leading the future in a positive direction.

Montreal Indigenous Community NETWORK Board of Directors 2024 RÉSEAU de la communauté autochtone à Montréal Conseil d'administration 2024
  • Tealey Ka’senni:saks Normandin
    President
    Kanien’kehà:ka from Kahnawà:ke
  • Dominick Mikkelson
    Secretary
    Cree with Mohawk ancestry
  • Clara Halliday
    Treasurer
    Treaty 5, Tataskweyak Cree Nation
  • Brittanny Janvier
    Vice-President
    Cold Lake First Nation
  • Jocelyne Couture
    Administrator
    Métis Nation of Ontario
  • Sacagawea Croxen
    Administrator
    Mi'kmaq from Nova Scotia
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