Engagement
It is through commitment and innovation that the Ndakina Office team ensures that the department's objectives are exceeded while emphasizing continuous training and the adoption of best organizational practices.
Spirit of collaboration
Thanks to a multidisciplinary team, the Office of Ndakina builds on the strengths of each member of the team to foster exchanges, support creativity and forge solid working relationships as well as to develop lasting and authentic links with the members of the nation.
Openness
By showing great tolerance and listening, both internally and externally, the team of the Office of Ndakina is ready to question its different ideas and opinions in order to get out of its comfort zone and broaden horizons.
Professionalism
It is with impartiality and political neutrality that the Ndakina Office team pursues the various objectives of the department while demonstrating rigor and ethics.
Respect
Respect is a fundamental value conveyed within the Office of Ndakina. It aims to respect everyone, respect members and organizations of the w8banakiak communities, the various external partners, but also respect Ndakina with which we act with respect and diligence.
Engagement
It is through commitment and innovation that the Ndakina Office team ensures that the department's objectives are exceeded while emphasizing continuous training and the adoption of best organizational practices.
Spirit of Collaboration
Thanks to a multidisciplinary team, the Office of Ndakina builds on the strengths of each member of the team to foster exchanges, support creativity and forge solid working relationships as well as to develop lasting and authentic links with the members of the nation.
Openness
By showing great tolerance and listening, both internally and externally, the team of the Office of Ndakina is ready to question its different ideas and opinions in order to get out of its comfort zone and broaden horizons.
Professionalism
It is with impartiality and political neutrality that the Ndakina Office team pursues the various objectives of the department while demonstrating rigor and ethics.
Respect
Respect is a fundamental value conveyed within the Office of Ndakina. It aims to respect everyone, respect members and organizations of the w8banakiak communities, the various external partners, but also respect Ndakina with which we act with respect and diligence.
DENYS BERNARD
GENERAL MANAGER
Always on the lookout for business opportunities, Denys sees to the development and growth of the organization. His vision allows W8abanki to effectively serve our communities according to our mission, but also to export our expertise to many Indigenous communities and private organizations.
In addition, Denys plays, among other things, a representative role for the Nation. He supervises, manages and administrates the various funding programs, services and projects underway at W8banaki. He is also responsible for supervising staff and ensuring that institutional values and established performance requirements are met.
DAVID BERNARD
DIRECTOR OF THE NDAKINA OFFICE
David's mandate is to ensure the strategic positioning of the Nation on the Ndakina through the development and maintenance of positive relationships with the various levels of government and institutions present on the territory. As part of his duties, he anticipates important issues for the Nation and ensures the planning and implementation of the strategic development of the Office.
LAURA GOUJON, MBA
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF THE NDAKINA OFFICE
Laura assists the management of the Ndakina Office in the management of human and financial resources, as well as proactively participating in the administration of several projects. She supports the realization of the different mandates by coordinating all activities related to the start-up, quality and financial follow-up, as well as the closing of projects. She acts as a replacement for the director of the Office in his absence.
YVON POIRIER
LAND CLAIMS COORDINATOR
Yvon is responsible for all land claims matters. These are used to demonstrate beyond any doubt, with supporting documents, that the federal government has not respected a treaty, an agreement or its legal obligations towards a First Nation, as was the case for the communities of Wôlinak and Odanak.
ALEXANDRE CARRIER
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Alexandre has extensive experience in the First Nations field and acts as strategic advisor for W8banaki. He is involved in providing legal support mainly in projects dealing with the environment and indigenous rights. In addition, Alexandre develops consultation and agreement negotiation strategies for our organization.
GENEVIÈVE CAMPBELL
TERRITORIAL CONSULTATION COORDINATOR
Within the framework of the territorial consultations submitted to the Nation, Geneviève is in charge of the management and the follow-up of the Nation's answers. She also ensures the collaboration as well as the maintenance of relations with various governmental authorities and promoters at the consultation levels.
JEAN-NICOLAS PLOURDE, M.A.
HISTORIAN
As part of his duties, Jean-Nicolas ensures the integration of historical knowledge into the various projects of the Ndakina Office. This includes conducting archival and literature reviews on various historical and archaeological topics, as well as assisting in the drafting of articles, reports and various policies. Jean-Nicolas also provides support to specific land claims.
EDGAR BLANCHET
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
As part of the Ndakina Office's research activities related to territory and traditional knowledge, including, but not limited to, data collection from members of the Nation according to protocols developed by the Office and the processing and analysis of research data.
ROXANE LÉVESQUE
ARCHAEOLOGIST
In immediate collaboration with the archaeologist, Roxane supports the progress of the various archaeological research projects carried out mainly on the Ndakina. Roxane specializes in zooarchaeology.
LOUIS-VINCENT LAPERRIÈRE-DÉSORCY
ARCHAEOLOGIST
In immediate collaboration with the archaeologist, Louis-Vincent supports the progress of the various archaeological research projects carried out mainly on the Ndakina.
ALEXANDRE TELLIER
ARCHAEOLOGIST
In immediate collaboration with the archaeologist, Alexandre supports the progress of the various archaeological research projects carried out mainly on the Ndakina.
MARIE-EVE MORISSETTE
ARCHAEOLOGIST
In close collaboration with the archaeologist, Marie-Eve supports the advancement of the various archaeological research projects carried out mainly on the Ndakina. With a multidisciplinary background in history, indigenous studies and archaeology, she puts her skills to good use in the activities of the Ndakina Office.
NICOLAS PINCELOUP
PROJECT AGENT IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
Nicolas manages projects related to climate change adaptation and participates in meetings, working committees or resource management tables with organizations, associations or ministries. He also contributes to the preparation of the response to the various consultations sent to the Nation.
MICKAËL CASTILLOUX-GABOURY
CONSULTATION PROJECT MANAGER
Within the framework of the territorial consultations sent to the Waban-Aki Nation and in close collaboration with the territorial consultation coordinator, Mickaël supports the drafting of the Nation's responses. The versatility and sensitivity to the issues related to the natural resources present on the territory are at the heart of his mandate. In this sense, he actively participates in the entire research process aimed at determining the environmental and social impacts of projects that affect the Ndakina and its users in any way.
JEAN-GUY JUNIOR LANDRY
TEAM LEADER - NDAKINA GUARDIAN
As a the leader of the Ndakina guardians' team, Jean-Guy is responsible for monitoring and protecting the territory, which is of cultural and ecological value to the Abenaki community, to ensure that habitats and traditional food sources are respected. He also organizes a variety of community education and awareness-raising activities on land stewardship.
YVES LANDRY
NDAKINA GUARDIAN
Yves holds the position of territory guardian. He is responsible for monitoring and protecting the territory of cultural and ecological value to the Abenaki community in order to ensure that habitats and traditional food resources are respected. In addition, he organizes various community awareness and education activities on territorial stewardship actions.
ISAAK LACHAPELLE-GILL
NDAKINA GUARDIAN
Isaak holds the position of territory guardian. He is responsible for monitoring and protecting the territory of cultural and ecological value to the Abenaki community in order to ensure that habitats and traditional food resources are respected. In addition, he organizes various community awareness and education activities on territorial stewardship actions.
MAXIME DESROCHERS-GILL
NDAKINA GUARDIAN
As a Ndakina guardian, Maxime is responsible for monitoring and protecting the territory, which is of cultural and ecological value to the Abenaki community, to ensure that habitats and traditional food sources are respected. He also organizes a variety of community education and awareness-raising activities on land stewardship.
LISA KNKOPP
GEOMATICIAN
As a geomatician, Lisa is in charge of geospatial data management and the production of cartographic data necessary for various Ndakina Office reports.
CHARLOTTE GAUTHIER-NOLETT
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
As a research assistant, Charlotte is committed to supporting/helping the Nation and its members by collecting important and confidential data concerning, among other things, the territory, traditional knowledge and culture through various interviews. She also carries out analyses with a view to publishing the results.
SIGWANIS LACHAPELLE
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
As a research assistant, Sigwanis is committed to supporting/helping the Nation and its members by collecting important and confidential data concerning, among other things, the territory, traditional knowledge and culture through various interviews. She also carries out analyses with a view to publishing the results.
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