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
  • Alexandre Huard-Joncas
    Regional Capacity Development Lead
  • Bobby Manning-Leduc
    Events Coordinator
  • Cecilia Fava
    Decolonial Toolbox Promoter
  • Dahlie Gagné
    Community Relationships Coordinator
  • Elizabeth Fast, Dr
    Lead Researcher
  • Johnny Boivin
    Communications Coordinator
  • Katia McEvoy
    Communications and Advocacy Lead
  • Kortanie Raye
    Community Partnerships Coordinator
  • Nicole Fornelli
    Community Projects Team Lead
  • Romain Jean-Jacques
    Mental Health Coordinator
  • Raul Piñeros
    Finance Manager
  • 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.

Since its incorporation, the NETWORK has maintained a 100% success rate of Indigenous leadership 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.

  • Tealey Ka’senni:saks Normandin
    Kanien’kehà:ka from Kahnawà:ke
    President
  • Gail Chamberlain
    Anishnaabe from Wikwemikong
    Vice-President
  • Clara Halliday
    Treaty 5, Tataskweyak Cree Nation
    Treasurer
  • Kahawíhson Autumn Horne
    Kanien’kehà:ka from Kahnawà:ke
    Secretary
  • Morning Star Fayard
    Cree Nation of Mistissini, James Bay
    Administrator
  • Sacagawea Croxen
    Mi'kmaq from Nova Scotia
    Administrator
  • Andrea McDonald
    Anishnaabe from Opwaaganasiniing, Red Rock Indian Band
    Administrator
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