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ADMINISTRATION
36 Semo Road, Garden Village ON P2B 3K2
| Chief Executive Officer | Brendan Huston | 705-753-2050 ext. 1222 |
| Chief Financial Officer Senior Finance Officer | Tammy Saulis Renée Commanda | 705-753-2050 ext. 1281 705-753-2050 ext. 1280 |
| Business Operations Manager Communications Officer | Geneviève Couchie | 705-753-2050 ext. 1243 |
| Director of Administration | Freda Martel | 705-753-2050 ext. 1223 |
| Emergency Services/Fire Chief | Melvin McLeod | 705-753-2050 |
| Executive Assistant | Kim Salvaneschi | 705-753-2050 ext. 1229 |
| Finance – Accounts Payable | Jeff Hanzlik Chelsea Glover | 705-753-2050 ext. 1347 705-753-2050 ext. 1255 |
| Finance – Accounts Receivable | Kerri Lariviere | 705-753-2050 ext. 1228 |
| Finance Clerk | Andrew Birmingham | 705-753-2050 ext. 1227 |
| Floating Admin Assistant | Melissa Penasse | 705-753-2050 ext. 1265 |
| Human Resources Manager | Lori Lee Michaud | 705-753-2050 ext. 1253 |
| Human Resources Assistant | Kyesha Fong | 705-753-2050 ext. 1289 |
| I.T. Manager I.T. Technicians I.T. Intern | Eric Schnell Charles Goulais Steve Commanda Tyson Dunlop | 705-753-2050 ext. 1221 705-753-2050 ext. 5208 705-753-2050 ext. 1235 705-753-2050 |
| LNHL Support & Fundraising Coordinator | Sabrina Wassengeso-McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext. 1254 |
| Receptionist | Julie Lambert | 705-753-2050 |
| Special Projects Manager | Bruce McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext. 1326 |
| Strategic Advisor | Dwayne Nashkawa | 705-753-2050 |
CULTURE & HERITAGE
24 Semo Road, Garden Village ON P2B 3K2
| Culture & Heritage Manager | Glenna Beaucage | 705-753-2050 ext. 1232 |
| Culture & Heritage Clerk | Gail McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext. 1284 |
| Cultural Events Coordinator | Mindy Lariviere | 705-753-2050 ext. 1290 |
| Librarian/Literacy Worker | Randy Penasse | 705-753-2050 ext. 1231 |
| Nishnaabemwin Coordinator | Ian Campeau | 705-753-2050 ext. 1261 |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
36 Semo Road, Garden Village ON P2B 3K2
| Economic Development Officer | Kenneth Hazell | 705-753-2050 ext. 1264 |
| Employment & Training Manager | Thomas Lambert | 705-753-2050 ext. 6985 |
| NFN Bingo | Closed during COVID | 705-753-2050 |
EDUCATION
70 Semo Road, Garden Village ON P2B 3K2
| Director of Education | Nancy Allaire | 705-753-2050 ext. 3013 |
| Education Officer | 705-753-6995 ext. 1282 | |
| Nbisiing Bus Lines | Charlene Bellefeuille | 705-753-6995 |
| Nbisiing Secondary School Principal | Lacy Stevens-Farrell | 705-497-9938 |
| Student Support Workers: Elementary/Secondary Post-Secondary | Vacant Geraldeana Goulais | 705-753-2050 ext. 3014 705-753-2050 ext. 1321 |
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
36 Semo Road, Garden Village ON P2B 3K2
| Director of Community Infrastructure | Patrick Stevens | 705-753-2050 ext. 1220 |
| Community Infrastructure Admin Assistant | Charlene Lalonde | 705-753-2050 ext. 1285 |
| Maintenance Manager | Brian Stevens | 705-753-2050 ext. 1252 |
| Landfill Site Monitor | Mario Lapointe | 705-753-4167 |
| Public Works Manager | Steve Doucette After Hours Emergencies | 705-753-2050 ext. 4001 705-840-3626 |
| Public Works Lead Hand | Terry Lariviere | 705-753-4167 |
| Public Works Clerk | Sarah Lafantaisie | 705-753-4167 |
| Waste Diversion Coordinator | Grant Stevens | 705-753-2050 |
GIYAK MOSENG (The Right Path) COUNSELLING & PREVENTION SERVICES
316 Ted Commanda Drive, Garden Village ON P2B 3K2
| Administrative Assistant | 705-753-1375 | |
| Addictions Counsellor | Amanda Dokis | 705-753-1375 |
| Addictions Counsellor | Lisa Lurz | 705-753-1375 |
| Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor | Julie Coote | 705-753-1375 |
| Family Well-Being Coordinator | Karen Auger | 705-753-1375 |
| Mental Health Therapist | Cheryl Shawana | 705-753-1375 |
| Mental Health Therapist | Sherri Pinder | 705-753-1375 |
| Psychologist | Dr. Brenda Restoule | 705-753-1375 |
| Withdrawal Management Cultural Coordinator | Tyler Dokis | 705-753-1375 |
| Withdrawal Management Clinical Coordinator | Shari Bentley | 705-753-1375 |
| Withdrawal Management Land Based Facilitator | 705-753-1375 | |
| Withdrawal Management RPN | Natasha Jolicoeur | 705-753-1375 |
HEALTH SERVICES
58 Semo Road, Garden Village ON P2B 3K2
| Director of Health Services | Kimberly Lalonde | 705-753-3312 ext. 2223 |
| Administrative Assistant | Kayla Lariviere | 705-753-3312 ext. 2260 |
| Children’s Services Manager | Brandie Fong | 705-753-3312 ext. 3001 |
| – Couchie Memorial Daycare Supervisor | Jill Beaucage | 705-474-9860 |
| – Nipissing Ojibway Daycare Supervisor | Kelsey McNeill | 705-753-4052 |
| Community Health Nurse (RN) | Carole Lafantaisie | 705-753-3312 ext. 2257 |
| Diabetes Health Promotion Worker | Stella Solomon | 705-753-3312 ext. 2229 |
| Health Promotion Worker | Lori-Anne McLeod | 705-753-3312 ext. 2266 |
| Home & Community Care (HCC) Manager | Meriza George | 705-753-5063 ext. 2226 |
| HCC Admin Assistant | Pam Goulais | 705-753-5063 ext. 2238 |
| HCC Nurse (RN) | Miranda Carey | 705-753-5063 ext. 2244 |
| Maternal Child Health Nurse | Misty Arbour | 705-753-3312 ext. 2227 |
| Non-Insured Health Benefits Coordinator | Sue Commanda | 705-753-3312 ext. 2233 |
| Nutrition | Erika Weidl | 705-753-3312 ext. 2225 |
| Records & Information Management Administrator | Eleanor McLeod | 705-753-3312 |
| Recreation Activator | Vicky Laforge | 705-753-6971 |
| Receptionist | Evelyn Chevrier | 705-753-3312 |
| Administrative Assistant | Lisa Beaucage | 705-753-3312 ext. 2259 |
HOUSING
36 Semo Road, Garden Village ON P2B 3K2
| Housing Manager | Chris Bellissimo | 705-753-2050 ext. 1246 |
| Housing Administrative Assistant | Angela McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext. 1259 |
| Apartment Coordinator | Ellie Penasse-Lafleur | 705-753-6973 ext. 1272 |
| Housing Maintenance | Gerry Beaucage & Kenneth McLeod After Hours Emergencies – NFN Units Only | 705-753-2050 ext. 1258 705-477-1586 |
LAND MANAGEMENT & MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
36 Semo Road, Garden Village ON P2B 3K2
| Director of Lands & Natural Resources | 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 |
| Lands Registry Clerk | Lee McLeod-Faubert | 705-753-2922 ext. 1283 |
| Lands & Membership Clerk | Randy McLeod | 705-753-2922 ext. 1247 |
| Data Management Clerk | Patrick McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext. 1250 |
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 | 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 |
| Environmental Officer | Curtis Avery | 705-753-2050 ext. 1290 |
| Fisheries Office | 705-753-6991 | |
| Forestry Coordinator | Hugh Martel | 705-753-2050 |
SOCIAL SERVICES
36 Semo Road, Garden Village ON P2B 3K2
| Director of Social Services | Debbie McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext. 1230 |
| Band Representative Program Manager | Wendy Lariviere | 705-753-2050 ext. 1322 |
| Band Representative | Nicky Restoule | 705-753-2050 ext. 1341 |
| Band Representative | Stephanie Therrien | 705-753-2050 ext. 1344 |
| Band Representative Admin Assistant | Lisa Vega | 705-753-2050 ext. 1353 |
| Child Welfare Supervisor | Julie Dalgliesh | 705-753-2050 ext. 1340 |
| Child Welfare Worker (6-12 yrs) | Katie Lariviere | 705-753-2050 ext. 1323 |
| Child Welfare Worker (13-24 yrs) | Brady Penasse | 705-753-2050 ext. 1274 |
| Family Resource Centre (Ojibway Women’s Lodge) | Cindy Couchie, Manager | 705-472-3321 (emergency) 705-472-7828 (inquiries) |
| Food Bank Coordinator | Jackie Folz | 705-753-6972 |
| Ontario Works Caseworker | Nicholas Fava | 705-753-2050 ext. 1329 |
| True Self Debwewendizwin | Donna Forget | 705-474-4058 |
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 |