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 | Cailen Hanzlik | 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 | Sarah Dennis-Kooji | 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 |
| Payroll & Benefits Specialist | Renee Commanda | 705-753-2050 ext. 1280 |
| 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 |
| I.T. Technician | Matty Fournier | 705-753-2050 ext. 5203 |
| Receptionist | Gail McLeod | 705-753-2050 |
FINANCE
36 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
| Chief Financial Officer | Donna Dodgson | 705-753-2050 ext. 1281 |
| Finance Manager | Chelsea Birmingham | 705-753-2050 ext. 1255 |
| Treasury & Accounts Receivable Officer | Rhonda Pankratz | 705-753-2050 ext. 1269 |
| Accounts Payable Coordinator | Kerri Lariviere | 705-753-2050 ext. 1228 |
| Accounts Payable Coordinator | Jeff Hanzlik | 705-753-2050 ext. 1226 |
| Accounts Receivable Coordinator | Vanessa Penasse | 705-753-2050 ext. 1219 |
| Finance Support | Patrick McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext. 1254 |
| Finance Administrator | Michael Philippe | 705-753-2050 ext. 1347 |
GOVERNANCE, CULTURE, LANGUAGE & HERITAGE
36 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
24 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
| Director of Governance | Megan Goulais | 705-753-2050 ext.1241 |
| Governance Policy Analyst | Vacant | |
| Cultural Advisor | Mindy Goulais | 705-753-2050 |
| Culture & Language Manager | Vacant | 705-753-2050 ext. 1260 |
| Culture & Language Coordinator | Brady Penasse | 705-753-2050 ext. 1232 |
| Culture & Language Coordinator | Brooklyn Sawyer | 705-753-2050 |
| 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 Manager | Zack Lafleur | 705-753-2050 ext. 1264 |
| Community Energy Champion | Vince Galea | 705-753-2050 ext. 1340 |
| Interim Mnogin Greenhouse Supervisor & Head Grower | Olivia Fetterly | 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 | Sylvie Landry | 705-753-6995 |
| Nbisiing Secondary School Principal | Lacy Stevens-Farrell | 705-497-9938 |
| Elementary/Secondary Coordinator | Caroline Labrecque | 705-753-6995 ext. 3014 |
| Early Childhood Education Services Manager | Kelsey McNeill | 705-753-2050 ext. 1261 |
| Couchie Memorial Daycare Supervisor | Muriel Metatawabin | 705-474-9860 |
| Nipissing Ojibway Daycare Supervisor | Amanda Couchie | 705-753-4052 |
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 | Vacant | 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 |
| Administrative Assistant, Health Services | Lindsay Robins | 705-753-3312 ext. 2260 |
| Office Administrator | Lisa Beaucage | 705-753-3312 ext. 2259 |
| Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program Coordinator | Kayla Hearn | 705-753-3312 ext. 2233 |
| Records & Inventory Program Assistant Medical Health Fund (MHF) | Eleanor McLeod | 705-753-3312 ext. 2224 |
| Receptionist/Program Support Clerk | Vivian Fryer | 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) | Jody Bellaire-Cotter | 705-753-3312 ext. 3322 |
| Community Wellness Worker – Recreation and Health | Keona Rochefort | 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 | Vacant | 705-753-3312 ext. 2238 |
| HCC RN | Cheyenne McLeod | 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 | 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 Lead Hand (West End) | Stacey Fisher | |
| Maintenance Lead Hand (East End) | Tanya Stevens-Langlois | 705-498-2188 |
| Office Administrator, Maintenance & Housing | Angela McLeod | 705-753-2050 ext. 1259 |
| Housing & Maintenance Office Support | Carrie Harrison | 705-753-2050 ext. 1259 |
| 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 | John Fisher | 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 | Vacant |
SOCIAL SERVICES
36 Semo Road, Garden Village, ON P2B 3K2
| Director of Social Services | Wendy Lariviere | 705-753-2050 ext. 1230 |
| Community Navigator Administrator | Corri Daniels | 705-753-2050 ext. 1344 |
| Social Services Language Teacher | Christina Beaucage | 705-753-2050 ext. 1227 |
| Social Services Cultural Coordinator | Vacant | 705-753-2050 ext. 2229 |
| Manager, First Nation Representative Program | Paige Jacko | 705-753-2691 |
| Administrative Assistant/Family Finder- First Nation Representative Program | Laura Ralph | 705-753-2691 ext. 1353 |
| Band Representative | 24/7 On-Call Number | 705-753-2691 |
| First Nation Representative | Rita Hamilton | 705-753-2691 |
| First Nation Representative | Joyce Nelson-Palmateer | 705-753-2691 |
| Jr. First Nation Representative | Jasmine Goulard | 705-753-2691 |
| Walking Alongside Services Department Manager | Julie Dalgliesh | 705-482-7706 |
| Supervisor, Prevention Events Program | Jackey Liberty | 705-482-9845 |
| 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 | Chelsea Renaud | All calls to Jill Beaucage |
| Family Support Worker | Chantal Généreux | All calls to Jill Beaucage |
| Family Support Navigator | Brianne Jolicoeur | All calls to Jill Beaucage |
| Little Spirit Auntie | Sam Mianskum | All calls to Trista Hester |
| Little Spirit Auntie Program Support | Trista Hester | 705-980-2462 |
| 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 | Jennifer Stevens | 705-753-2050 ext.1324 |
| Ontario Works Caseworker | Collin Beaucage | 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 | Mya McAlpine | 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 |