The Board Of Directors

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors to manage the operations of the agency and appoint its officers. The Board consists of a Chairperson, Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer and additional members representing the interest of its member communities. Each Director shall be, at the time of his appointment and throughout his term, a duly appointed voting member of the corporation.

The Board of Directors are a well-governed board that promotes a healthy work environment and ensure service excellence for the entire organization and communities served. In service to our membership, policies and procedures are intertwined with our traditions and cultural beliefs as Anishinabek people to provide a holistic approach in guiding our organization and our people toward a stronger family and community.

Zhiibaahaasing First Nation

Position: Director
Tenure of service: Since May 2023. (Also served as a KGCFS board member from Oct. 99 to Nov. 07)
Current occupation: Retired / Formerly UCCM

  • She currently sits on a number of other boards, including Kenjgewin Teg and UCCM
  • Traditional Dancer
  • Pipe Carrier
  • Bear Clan
  • Mother of 4, 1 adopted

    • M’Chigeeng First Nation

    Position: Director
    Tenure of service: Since September 2023
    Current occupation:     Child Welfare Consultant

    • Elected to her first term as M’Chigeeng First Nation Councilor in September 2023
    • Worked for four decades in a number of pivotal positions in mainstream and Indigenous child welfare.
    • Highly qualified Consultant in child welfare and community engagement in Northern communities
    • Has a deep understanding of cultural nuances and unique challenges faced by First Nations Communities
    • Has a proven track record of implementing effective solutions to protecting children and youth in First Nation communities.
    • Has received provincial and local recognition for her work and volunteer efforts in Health, Education, Justice, and Economic Development
    • Kim’s most cherished role is that of being a Mom and Auntie.

    Sheshegwaning First Nation

    Community: Sheshegwaning, ON P0P 1X0
    Position: Interim Chairperson
    Tenure of service: Servicing since January 2016
    Current occupation:     Health Director & Supervisor of Prevention Team

    • Has a Master’s Degree in Social Work
    • Registered with the Ontario Association of Social Workers & Social Service Workers
    • Brings twenty-five (25) years of experience in the fields of Mental Health, Child Welfare, Health Care, Substance Abuse as well as the Justice system.
    • Currently holds a seat on the Regional Kinoomaadzwin Education Board of Director’s & Regional Education Committee, Child Well-Being Working Group, and Enaag-Dawaab-Jig (Civilian Oversight Committee) for UCCMM Police.

    Whitefish River First Nation

    Community: Birch Island, ON, P0P 1A0
    Position: Director
    Tenure of service:Servicing since August 2011 / Previous KGCFS Board of Director, one of the original Board of Directors in 1991
    Current occupation:    Elder Resource, Ojibway Cultural Foundation

    • Strong Health and Social Service knowledge
    • Exceptional Corporate, Financial, Policy Development, Strategic Planning and Conflict Resolution Skills
    • Admirable Elder with keen Cultural Anishinabek wisdom
    • Previous service in role as Chief for Whitefish River First Nation for many terms
    • Current and previous service on many Boards and Committees at the National, Federal, Provincial and First Nations levels
    • Current servicing Tribal Council Elders Council, Union of Ontario Indians Health Commission (Acting Director) including numerous others

    Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation

    Community: Aundeck Omni Kaning, ON P0P 1K0
    Position: Secretary Treasurer
    Tenure of service: Servicing since January 2021
    Current occupation:     Retired

    • Formally retired resort manager, currently helps out at Duke’s Fish and Chips
    • Band Councillor
    • Formerly sat on various committees, such as recreation, education, and housing committees and still volunteers for various fundraising incentives
    • Offer an education bursary at awards for post-secondary students in the name Duke’s Fish and Chips
    • Ingrid cares deeply for young children and encourages them to pursue an education as the key to success
    • Loves to go moose hunting

    Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory

    Community: Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
    Position: Band Council Member
    Tenure of service: Since November 2024
    Current occupation: