ADMINISTRATION
36 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
Chief Executive Officer | Brendan Huston | 705-753-2050 ext. 1222 |
Director of Administration & Technology | Eric Schnell | 705-753-2050 ext. 1221 |
Communications Manager | Hillary Shabogesic | 705-753-2050 ext. 1270 |
Communications Coordinator | Rebecca Foisy | 705-753-2050 ext. 1258 |
Communications Assistant | Gabrielle King | 705-753-2050 ext. 1258 |
Emergency Services Manager/Fire Chief | Melvin McLeod | 705-753-2050 |
Executive Services Supervisor | Kayla Lariviere | 705-753-2050 ext. 1223 |
Executive Assistant | Trista Hester | 705-753-2050 ext.1229 |
Human Resources Manager | Kim Salvaneschi | 705-753-2050 ext. 1289 |
Human Resources Generalist | Alicia Ouellette | 705-753-2050 ext. 1253 |
Jr. Human Resources Generalist | May Schnell | 705-753-2050 ext. 1257 |
Human Resources Coordinator | Andrew Birmingham | 705-753-2050 ext. 1348 |
I.T. Supervisor | Ryan Lown | 705-753-2050 ext. 5204 |
I.T. Technician | Tyson Dunlop | 705-753-2050 ext. 1242 |
I.T. Technician | Christopher Camposo | 705-753-2050 ext. 5208 |
Receptionist | Gail McLeod | 705-753-2050 |
Strategic Advisor | Dwayne Nashkawa | 705-472-9649 |
Governance Manager | Megan Goulais | 705-753-2050 ext, 1241 |
FINANCE
36 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
Chief Financial Officer | Donna Dodgson | 705-753-2050 ext. 1281 |
Senior Finance Officer | Renee Commanda | 705-753-2050 ext. 1280 |
Junior Finance Officer | Chelsea Birmingham | 705-753-2050 ext. 1255 |
Accounts Receivable Coordinator | Rhonda Pankratz | 705-753-2050 ext. 1269 |
Accounts Payable Coordinator | Kerri Lariviere | 705-753-2050 ext. 1228 |
Accounts Payable Coordinator | Jennifer Stevens | 705-753-2050 ext. 1226 |
Finance Support | Patrick McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext. 1254 |
Finance Administrator | Michael Philippe | 705-753-2050 ext. 1347 |
CULTURE, LANGUAGE & HERITAGE
24 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
Culture & Language Manager | Mindy Lariviere | 705-753-2050 ext. 1260 |
Culture & Language Coordinator | Brady Penasse | 705-753-2050 ext. 1232 |
Culture & Language Coordinator | Katelynn Goulais | 705-753-2050 ext. 1274 |
Culture & Heritage Program Assistant | Rodney Commanda | 705-753-2050 ext. 1284 |
Nishnaabemwin E-Kinoomaaged | Blair Beaucage | 705-753-2050 ext. 1273 |
Heritage Manager | Jane Commanda | 705-753-2050 ext. 1272 |
Kendaaswin/Library Coordinator | Randy Penasse | 705-753-2050 ext. 1231 |
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
36 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
Business Operations Manager | Geneviève Couchie | 705-753-2050 ext. 1243 |
Economic Development Officer | Zack Lafleur | 705-753-2050 ext. 1264 |
Mnogin Greenhouse Manager | Makenzie Jones | 705-303-7117 |
EDUCATION
70 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
Director of Education | Daniel Stevens | 705-753-6995 ext. 3013 |
Employment & Training Manager | Thomas Lambert | 705-753-2050 ext. 6985 |
Office Administrator | Geraldeana Goulais | 705-753-6995 ext. 1321 |
Nbisiing Bus Lines Bussing Supervisor | Jeff Hanzlik | 705-753-6995 |
Nbisiing Secondary School Principal | Lacy Stevens-Farrell | 705-497-9938 |
Elementary/Secondary Coordinator | Caroline Labrecque | 705-753-6995 ext. 3014 |
Couchie Memorial Daycare Supervisor | Muriel Metatawabin | 705-474-9860 |
Early Childhood Education Services Manager | Kelsey McNeill | 705-753-2050 ext. 1261 |
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE & PLANNING
36 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
Director of Community Infrastructure & Planning | Steve Doucette | 705-753-2050 ext. 1220 |
Administrative Assistant | Charlene Lalonde | 705-753-2050 ext. 1285 |
Landfill Operator | Steve Doucette | 705-753-2050 ext. 1220 |
Public Works Manager | Steve Doucette (Interim) After Hours Emergencies | 705-753-2050 ext. 1262 705-840-3626 |
Public Works Clerk | Sarah Lafantaisie | 705-753-4167 |
Special Projects Manager | Bruce McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext. 1326 |
HEALTH SERVICES
58 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
Director of Health Services | Dr. Christine Lalonde | 705-753-3312 ext. 3001 |
Office Administrator | Lisa Beaucage | 705-753-3312 ext. 2259 |
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program Coordinator | Jody Bellaire | 705-753-3312 ext. 2233 |
Records & Inventory Program Assistant Medical Health Fund (MHF) | Eleanor McLeod | 705-753-3312 ext. 2224 |
Receptionist/Program Support Clerk | Maggie McLeod | 705-753-3312 ext. 2230 |
Healthy Living Manager | Bonnie Pearce | 705-753-3312 ext. 2223 |
Community Health Nurse (RN) | Donna Tuulos | 705-753-3312 ext. 2257 |
Community Wellness Worker (Diabetes) | Stella Solomon | 705-753-3312 ext. 2229 |
Community Wellness Worker (Mental Health) | Vacant | 705-753-3312 |
Maternal Child Health Nurse | Misty Arbour | 705-753-3312 ext. 2227 |
Community Nutritionist | Erika Weidl | 705-753-3312 ext. 2225 |
Recreation Activator | Jon Watson | 705-753-6971 |
Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator | Vacant | 705-753-3312 ext. 2240 |
Home and Community Care (HCC) Manager | Carole Lafantaisie | 705-753-3312 ext. 2226 |
HCC Program Assistant | Amy Lariviere | 705-753-3312 ext. 2238 |
HCC RN | Teena Wesley | 705-753-3312 ext. 2244 |
HCC RPN | Chanele Jolicoeur | 705-753-3312 ext. 2231 |
HCC RPN | Natasha Jolicoeur | 705-753-3312 ext. 2258 |
GIYAK MOSENG (The Right Path) | COUNSELLING & PREVENTION SERVICES | 316 Ted Commanda Drive, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2 |
The Right Path Manager | Kenneth Hazell | 705-753-1375 |
Office Administrator | Lisa Hughes | 705-753-1375 |
Community Withdrawal Management Program (CWMP) RPN | Meagan Hester | 705-753-1375 |
CWMP Coordinator | Shari Bentley | 705-753-1375 |
CWMP Cultural Coordinator | Tyler Dokis | 705-753-1375 |
Family Well-Being Case Manager | Karen Auger | 705-753-1375 |
Mental Health Therapist | Cheryl Shawana | 705-753-1375 |
Mental Health Therapist | Sherri Pinder | 705-753-1375 |
Addictions Counsellor | Lisa Lurz | 705-753-1375 |
Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor (On Leave) | Presley Young | 705-753-1375 |
Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor | Sara Ouellette | 705-753-1375 |
Outreach Coordinator | Amanda Dokis | 705-753-1375 |
Family Therapist | Julie Coote | 705-753-1375 |
Psychologist | Dr. Brenda Restoule | 705-753-1375 |
HOUSING, MAINTENANCE & FACILITIES
36 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
Director of Facilities, Housing & Maintenance | Chris Bellissimo | 705-980-2458 |
Facilities & Maintenance Manager | Brian Stevens | 705-753-2050 ext. 1252 |
Maintenance Supervisor (West End) | Stacey Fisher | 705-499-4976 |
Maintenance Supervisor (East End) | Tanya Stevens-Langlois | 705-498-2188 |
Office Administrator, Maintenance & Housing | Angela McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext. 1259 |
Housing Administrative Support | Vacant | 705-753-2050 ext. 1265 |
Apartment Coordinator | Ellie Penasse-Lafleur | 705-980-1057 |
Apartment Maintenance | After Hours Emergencies – NFN Units Only | 705-495-9013 |
LAND MANAGEMENT & MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
36 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
Director of Lands, Natural Resources & Economic Development | Cameron Welch | 705-753-2922 ext. 1225 |
Land Manager | Cathy McLeod | 705-753-2922 ext. 1233 |
G.I.S. Technician | Joanne Gibouleau | 705-753-2922 ext. 5205 |
Office Administrator | Samantha Goulais | 705-753-2922 ext. 1283 |
Lands & Membership Office Support | Ann Boissoneau | 705-753-2922 ext. 1247 |
NATURAL RESOURCES
17 Philip Avenue, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
Natural Resources Manager | Jeff McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext. 1325 |
Biologist | Nikki Commanda | 705-753-2050 ext. 1251 |
Bylaw / Enforcement Officer | Tyler Couchie After Hours Emergencies Clayton Goulais After Hours Emergencies | 705-753-2050 ext. 1224 705-498-2506 705-753-2050 ext. 1236 705-498-3823 |
Animal Control Officer | Owen Boudreau | 705-471-6844 |
Environment Manager | Curtis Avery | 705-753-2050 ext. 1290 |
Fisheries Office | 705-753-6991 | |
Forestry Coordinator | Hugh Martel | 705-753-2050 |
Lands & Natural Resources Technician | Holly McLeod | 705-753-2922 |
Environmental Technician | Sophia Tore |
SOCIAL SERVICES
36 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
Director of Social Services | Wendy Lariviere | 705-753-2050 ext. 1230 |
Band Representative Program Manager | Paige Jacko | 705-753-2691 ext. 1343 |
Band Representative | 24/7 On-Call Number | 705-753-2691 |
First Nation Representative | Rita Hamilton | 705-753-2691 ext. 1349 |
First Nation Representative | Joyce Nelson-Palmateer | 705-753-2691 ext. 1355 |
First Nation Representative | Brandon Kakepetum | 705-753-2691 ext. 1341 |
Community Navigator Administrator | Corri Daniels | 705-753-2050 ext. 1344 |
Administrative Assistant, Band Representative | Laura Ralph | 705-753-2691 ext. 1353 |
Walking Alongside Services Department Manager | Julie Dalgliesh | 705-482-7706 |
Child/Youth Program Facilitator (ages 13-24) | Katie Lariviere | 705-482-9682 |
Child/Youth Program Facilitator (ages 6-12) | Victoria Linklater | 705-483-7639 |
Indigenous Youth Mentor | Ian Campeau | 705-482-9666 |
Family Support Supervisor | Jill Beaucage | 705-482-9672 |
Family Support Worker | Tanya Hester | All calls to Jill Beaucage |
Family Support Worker | Annette Manuel | All calls to Jill Beaucage |
Family Support Worker | Chelsea Renaud | All calls to Jill Beaucage |
Family Support Navigator | Brianne Jolicoeur | |
Little Spirit Auntie | Sam Mianskum | 705-980-2462 |
Event Planner, Walking Alongside Program | Jackey Liberty | 705-482-9845 |
Database Administrative Support | Valerie Greene | 705-482-9672 |
Family Resource Centre (Ojibway Women’s Lodge) | 705-472-3321 (emergency) 705-472-7828 (inquiries) | |
Food Bank Coordinator | Jessica Cormier | 705-753-6972 |
Ontario Works Manager | Ginger Penasse | 705-753-2050 ext.1324 |
Ontario Works Caseworker | Chantal Généreux | 705-753-2050 ext. 1329 |
Ontario Works Receptionist/Clerk | Courtney Commanda | 705-753-2050 ext. 2058 |
True Self Debwewendizwin Manager | Donna Forget | 705-474-4058 |
Post-Majority Support Services Manager | Krystal McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext.1342 |
Post-Majority Worker | Christina Beaucage | All calls to Krystal McLeod |
Post-Majority Worker | Mya McAlpine | All calls to Krystal McLeod |
Post-Majority Worker | Cailen Hanzlik | All calls to Krystal McLeod |
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Other Helpful Numbers
Anishinabek Police Service | 705-472-0270 |
Fire Hall – Duchesnay | 705-495-4603 |
Fire Hall – Garden Village | 705-753-4319 |
Nbisiing Secondary School | 705-497-9938 |
Non-Insured Benefits Info Line | 1-800-640-0642 |
North Bay Indigenous Hub | 705-995-0060 |
Ojibway Women’s Lodge | 705-472-7828 |
Public Works | 705-753-4167 |
Water Treatment Plant | 705-753-6083 |
Wastewater Treatment Plant | 705-753-0873 |
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
HOSPITAL – North Bay Regional Health Centre | 705-474-8600 |
HOSPITAL – West Nipissing | 705-753-3110 |
POLICE – Anishinabek Police Service – Ontario Provincial Police Call 911 for emergencies | 705-472-0270 1-888-310-1122 |
Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre | 705-840-2403 |
Connex Ontario – 24/7 mental health & addiction services | 1-866-531-2600 ConnexOntario.ca |
Crisis Centre North Bay – 24/7 service | 705-474-1031 |
Crisis Intervention – Nipissing Mental Health, Housing – 24/7 service | 1-800-352-1141 |
Crisis Intervention – Sturgeon Falls – from 4pm – 11pm, 7 days per week | 705-753-3110 ext. 288 |
Kids Help Phone – 24/7 service by phone, text CONNECT to 686868 or live chat | 1-800-668-6868 kidshelpphone.ca |
Suicide Prevention Hotline | 1-833-456-4566 |
Talk for Healing – 24/7 service for Indigenous Women in 14 languages by phone, text or online | 1-855-554-4325 (HEAL) talk4healing.com |
Telehealth Ontario | 1-866-797-0000 |
Victim Crisis Assistance – North Bay | 705-472-2649 |
Victim Crisis Assistance – Sturgeon Falls | 705-753-9194 |