Our Team

At N'Amerind Friendship Centre, our dedicated team is passionate about serving our community. Committed to fostering well-being, cultural connection, and empowerment, each member of our team brings unique skills and expertise to support our mission. Together, we work to create a welcoming, culturally enriched environment where individuals and families can thrive.

Management Team

  • Joel Kennedy

    Executive Director

  • Ken Oliver

    Section Manager

  • Laurel Day

    Section Manager

  • Carmen Lewis

    Section Manager

  • Wanda Nahdee

    Section Manager
    Windsor Site

Program Staff

Child, Youth, Education, and Training

LGBTQ2S+ Mentor
Storm French — Program Coordinator

Wiingashk Alternative Secondary School
Vacant — Program Coordinator

Joy Raven - Assistant

Wasa-Nabin
Farren Shipman — Program Coordinator

Akwe:go
Cora Fisher-Abram — Program Coordinator

Apatiswin Employment & Training
Dawn Devoy — Program Coordinator

Vacant - Youth Coordinator

Healing and Wellness

Cultural Resource
Ron Hill — Program Coordinator

Dorothy Day Learning Centre
Vacant — Program Coordinator

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Chris George — Program Coordinator

Healing and Wellness
Mike Hopkins — Program Coordinator

Ka’nikuhli:yo (Good Minds) Support
Ken Oliver — Program Coordinator

Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin (I Am a Kind Man)
John Brown — Program Coordinator

Health and Social

Urban Indigenous Healthy Living
Lorna Chrysler — Program Coordinator

Canadian Prenatal Nutrition
Ilyra White — Program Coordinator

Family Support Program
Dawn Antone-Mills — Program Coordinator

Indigenous Mothers Homeward Bound
Tara-Leigh Doxtator - Program Coordinator

Mimi Tooshkenig - Program Caseworker

Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Shaylene Stone — Program Coordinator

Life Long Care
Laurel Day — Program Coordinator

Vacant - Support Worker

Justice

Community Court Worker
Lloyd Ninham — Family Courtworker

Community Court Worker
Vacant — Criminal Courtworker

Community Court Worker
Mischa Staats— Combined Courtworker

Community Justice
Carmen Lewis — Program Coordinator

Akeeliah Jensen - Program Assistant

Gladue Aftercare
Sako Antone — Program Coordinator

Vacant - Program Coordinator

Gladue Writers
Sara Spencer

Maya Greaves

Administrative

Finance Manager
Erin White

Finance Clerk
Rachelle Doxtator

Reception
Kym Burke

Custodian
Justin Mills - Interim

Aboriginal Child Resource Centre

Community Action Program for Children
Wanda Nahdee — Program Coordinator

Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program 
Jamie Jordan — Program Coordinator

Join our team

Are you passionate about empowering urban Indigenous communities? N'Amerind Friendship Centre is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team.

Apply now and be a part of our mission to promote well-being, culture, and connection in London, Ontario.