DENYS BERNARD
GENERAL MANAGER
Always on the lookout for business opportunities, Denys sees to the development and growth of the organization. His vision allows W8banaki 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.
NIKITA ZEWSKI
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER AND COMMUNICATIONS
Whether it is through graphic communication, communication plans, public relations or new information technologies, Nikita must control the different information that circulates and take care of the image of the two communities. In addition, she is in charge of the liaison between the general management and the various departments. Nikita works closely with the Executive Director by participating in the elaboration of the business development strategy and in the coordination of administrative activities, human resources and operations.
STÉPHANIE SIMARD
SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
With her experience as a criminologist, Stéphanie brings her expertise to coordinate the N8wkika department. Her dynamism, technical knowledge and efficiency are important assets in managing the department. Among other responsibilities, she oversees the development and management of the entire service offering and coordinates the N8wkika program team.
PIER-ANN H. ST-LOUIS
SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Using her analytical and planning skills, Pier-Ann is responsible for N8wkika's administrative and financial management as well as implementing the department's strategic planning.
Pier-Ann is also mobilized to coordinate relations with our partners. Her energy and years of experience in management and as a specialized educator are important assets for the organization.
LAURE TARDIF
COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR
Laure is responsible for training, service development and the DYP agreement and must ensure that services meet the needs of families in the community. She ensures consistency in front-line services. She also works with partners to ensure that consultation develops. Laure links clinical needs, community needs and the services that must be associated with them. She has a decision-making role in confirming the offer of services. She is also a youth protection respondent.
ZOÉ PLOURDE
INTERVENTION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Zoé participates in the development and follow-up of programs and intervention activities of the Social Services Department. As part of her mandate, she establishes priorities and manages specific situations. She also contributes to the evaluation and allocation process of service requests.
VALÉRIE LAFORCE
SCHOOL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
She initiates, manages and supervises Niona projects that are developed in collaboration with the educational community. Her mandate is carried out in particular through her role as head of the Table en éducation pour les jeunes Abénakis (Education Table for Young Abenakis), which brings together partners working in various educational environments. It acts as a reference-liaison between the educational and Abenaki communities.
MATHIEU O'BOMSAWIN
PROJECT COORDINATOR WITH PARTNERS
He initiates, manages and supervises Niona projects that are developed in conjunction with partners outside the educational community. His role also includes sharing his specific expertise in cultural matters, particularly in terms of language, history, territory and traditions.
JENNY M'SADOQUES BENOIT
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
With a CEA in administrative work with First Nations combined with her extensive knowledge of the Abenaki community, Jenny is able to support the management and the members of the social services team on the administrative level.
SONIA FISET
CULTURAL ANIMATOR
Of Abenaki origin, Sonia takes her roots, cultural values and concern for the well-being and development of young Abenaki people to heart. As a cultural facilitator, she works with children, teenagers and families in the context of intervention, community activities and in schools. Sonia designs, organizes and supervises educational and cultural activities. In addition, her mission is to promote and value the expression and development of young Abenaki people.
MARC-OLIVIER O'BOMSAWIN
CULTURAL & COMMUNITY ANIMATOR
Marc-Olivier shares his expertise in cultural matters so that the projects developed by N8wkika are in line with the traditions of the Nation. He also acts as a support for the different activities, more particularly for the projects concerning the 11-17 years old. Marc-Olivier also participates in the elaboration of different cultural trainings.
KARINE GARIÉPY
COMMUNITY WORKER
Karine is a certified social worker who works with the communities of Odanak and Wôlinak, addressing individual, family and group needs. She develops and supports community actions for youth and families. In addition, she offers individual and family follow-up services, providing meaningful help, quality listening and support to members of the Abenaki communities.
RAPHAËLLE O'BOMSAWIN
SOCIAL WORKER
Raphaëlle meets the needs of individuals, families and groups from the communities of Odanak and Wôlinak to enable them to understand and solve their behavioural and social issues. She works with individuals with bio-psycho-social difficulties, provides individual follow-ups and participates in prevention activities.
CHLOÉ DANEAU
SOCIAL WORKER
Chloé, as a community worker, contributes to the implementation of the Niona project. With a constant presence during the cultural workshops, she ensures the smooth running of the project and intervenes with teenagers from the communities of Wôlinak and Odanak. In addition, Chloé offers individual follow-up services by providing significant assistance, quality listening and support to members of the Abenaki communities.
JONATHAN DE ROY
COMMUNITY WORKER
Jonathan is a certified social worker who works with the communities of Odanak and Wôlinak, addressing individual, family and group needs. He offers individual and family follow-up services, providing meaningful help, quality listening and support to members of the Abenaki communities. In addition, it is with his great energy and skills that he develops and supports community actions with young people and families.
CLOÉ-MAUDE LAPIERRE
COMMUNITY WORKER
KARINE ST-AUBIN
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
As an Abenaki from W8linak, Karine is the community organizer for the communities of W8linak and Odanak. She supports and accompanies the program team in the planning and organization of community activities and projects. Karine also ensures that prevention objectives are integrated into each of the actions.
GABRIEL BORDELEAU-LANDRY
CULTURAL & COMMUNITY ANIMATOR
Gabriel has a strong cultural and community approach that is reflected in his daily role as a community facilitator. He ensures that Abenaki culture is integrated into all youth activities and supports his colleagues working with a clientele aged 6 to 17.
CAROLINE M'SADOQUES BENOIT
COMMUNITY ANIMATOR
As an Abenaki from Odanak, Caroline is the community animator for Odanak and W8linak. She is involved in planning and organizing activities for 0-17 year-olds, as well as for families.
PHILIPPE BOUVETTE
COMMUNITY WORKER
Philippe is a trained counsellor who works with the Odanak and Wôlinak communities, addressing individual, family and group needs. He offers individual and family follow-up services, providing meaningful help, quality listening and support to members of the Abenaki communities. In addition, it is with his great energy and many skills that he develops and supports community actions with young people and families.
SAMUEL CYR
COMMUNITY ANIMATOR
Samuel is the Community Animator for Odanak and W8linak. He is involved in planning and organizing activities for 0-17 year olds and families.