It is with a heavy heart that the Ndakina Office of W8banaki team wishes to announce the departure of Geneviève Treyvaud, an archaeologist who had worked for the W8banaki Nation for over 10 years, and for the Ndakina Office since 2016.
Known as a woman of passion and character, she bequeaths to her colleagues and to the members of the Nation a precious heritage and a practice of archaeology that is respectful and protective of the particular heritage of the First Nations. She taught her colleagues at university, mentored many of them, and involved members of the Nation in archaeological digs, particularly during the 10-year Odanak Archaeological Field School project. It’s hard to summarize her contribution to the Nation, so great is it!
Beyond her exceptional skills and knowledge, Geneviève was a smiling, dynamic colleague who knew how to motivate the team around common goals. No one was ever discouraged by her! She communicated her smile and joie de vivre to everyone who walked through her office door. Always concerned for others, Geneviève became a precious friend to many of us. She took advantage of every moment of her life to be happy and spread happiness around her as much as she could.
She is survived by her husband Marc-André, her children Morgane and Geoffroy, her granddaughter Florence, her sister Valérie, and many other family members and friends, to whom the team wishes to extend its deepest condolences.
We wish you a safe journey Geneviève. The team can still hear the “Indiana Jones” ringing of your telephone, but already misses your rallying cries for “tea time”, the tradition you started at the office, and of course your warm smile.
Kchi Wliwni for all you’ve done, we already miss you terribly.