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Chiefs Symposium on Anishinabek Health Transformation
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Tuesday, March 25
 

7:30am EDT

Fueling your day: Complimentary hot breakfast
Tuesday March 25, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
A hot breakfast is provided
Tuesday March 25, 2025 7:30am - 8:30am EDT

8:30am EDT

Opening Prayer
Tuesday March 25, 2025 8:30am - 8:45am EDT
Opening Prayer and the recital of the Ngo Dwe Waangizid Anishinaabe

Speakers
MJ
Tuesday March 25, 2025 8:30am - 8:45am EDT

8:45am EDT

Welcome Address & Opening Remarks
Tuesday March 25, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am EDT
Welcome Address: Chief Karen Bell, Garden River First Nation
Opening Remarks: Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige
Speakers
CK

Chief Karen Bell

Chief, Ojibways of Garden River
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Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige

Grand Council Chief, Anishinabek Nation
Born and raised in M’Chigeeng First Nation, Linda Debassige is a devoted mother to two children and grandmother to one. Linda graduated with honours from Civil Engineering Technology in at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, and holds a Certificate in Negotiations from Osgoode... Read More →
Tuesday March 25, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am EDT

9:00am EDT

Why We Need to Reclaim our Health
Tuesday March 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Presentation from the Former Chair of the B.C First Nation Health Council
Speakers
DK

Doug Kelly

Former Chair, BC First Nation Health Council
Tuesday March 25, 2025 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

9:45am EDT

Lessons Learned & Progress Made
Tuesday March 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:30am EDT
A presentation from the CEO of the BCFNHA (British Columbia First Nation Health Authority), the trailblazing organization who paved the way for First Nation's to reclaim health governance and services.
Speakers
avatar for Richard Jock

Richard Jock

CEO, BC First Nation Health Authority
Richard Jock is a member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne and serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). The FNHA plans designs, manages, delivers and funds the delivery of health programs to over 200 diverse First Nation communities and citizens... Read More →
Tuesday March 25, 2025 9:45am - 10:30am EDT

10:30am EDT

Break
Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am EDT
Health Break
Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:30am - 10:45am EDT

10:45am EDT

Panel Discussions: Perspectives on Health Transformation
Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Panel Discussion between experts in the field of Health Transformation
Speakers
DK

Doug Kelly

Former Chair, BC First Nation Health Council
avatar for Richard Jock

Richard Jock

CEO, BC First Nation Health Authority
Richard Jock is a member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne and serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). The FNHA plans designs, manages, delivers and funds the delivery of health programs to over 200 diverse First Nation communities and citizens... Read More →
GC
Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

12:00pm EDT

Lunch
Tuesday March 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Lunch is provided - those who have special dietary requests will have portions off to the side of the main buffet table. Please see hotel staff to ensure you receive an allergen free meal, as requested.
Tuesday March 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Panel Discussions: Perspectives on Health Governance
Tuesday March 25, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Panel Discussions of Health Governance, Governance Models, Negotiating Governance, etc.
Speakers
avatar for R. Martin Bayer

R. Martin Bayer

Lawyer, and Negotiator for AN Governance
R. Martin Bayer is a member of the Aundeck Omni-Kaning First Nation on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. He is a Partner andhead of the Aboriginal Law Group of Weaver, Simmons based in Sudbury, Ontario.Martin practices primarily in the area of aboriginal law and provides advice to many... Read More →
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Fred Bellefeuille

Legal Department Director, Anishinabek Nation
Fred Bellefeuille Gookooko’oog is a member or E’dbendaazijig of Nipissing First Nation and has dedicated his practice to First Nations issues. He works as a barrister and solicitor, legal director and counsel for the Anishinabek Nation. A graduate of Nipissing University B.A... Read More →
avatar for Tracey O'Donnell

Tracey O'Donnell

Lawyer, and Negotiator for the Anishinabek Education System and Child, Youth and Family Well-Being
Marie Elena (Tracey) O’Donnell is member of Red Rock Indian Band. She has practiced law in Ontario for 30 years. Her practice is focused entirely on providing legal services to First Nations, their members and their organizations – both on- and off-reserve. Tracey has worked... Read More →
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Patrick Madahbee

Advisor, IPHCC - Indigenous Primary Health Care Centre
Tuesday March 25, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

2:30pm EDT

Break
Tuesday March 25, 2025 2:30pm - 2:45pm EDT
Health Break - Snacks and refreshments provided
Tuesday March 25, 2025 2:30pm - 2:45pm EDT

2:45pm EDT

Seeking Direction and Guidance
Tuesday March 25, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
A facilitated discussion with the Chiefs on the future of Health Transformation. Hearing the opinions from the First Nations in attendance
Moderators
avatar for Gerrilynn Manitowabi

Gerrilynn Manitowabi

HT Project Lead, Anishinabek Nation
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Loretta Nootchtai

HT Project Manager, Anishinabek Nation
Loretta Nootchtai has been with the Anishinabek Nation for close to five years employed as the Health Transformation Project Manager.Loretta’s caring demeanor pointed her into the direction of pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BScN) through Laurentian University with her... Read More →
avatar for John Scherbnyj

John Scherbnyj

HT Fiscal Analyst, Anishinabek Nation
John Scherebnyj, B. Comm., CPA, CGA is President of White Rock Consulting Inc., and a professional accountant with significant experience in finance and management in both the private and public sectors, with a particular focus with First Nations.Resident in White Rock, British Columbia... Read More →
Tuesday March 25, 2025 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT

3:30pm EDT

Introduction to the Health Transformation Champion
Tuesday March 25, 2025 3:30pm - 3:45pm EDT
Introducing the Health Transformation Champion who will advocate for the initiative and a brief outline of their role
Tuesday March 25, 2025 3:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

3:45pm EDT

Summary of Key Insights & Outline of Next Steps
Tuesday March 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
A facilitated discussion on what we heard today and outlining action items for the Health Transformation team to move forward with
Tuesday March 25, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT

4:15pm EDT

Closing Comments & Prayer
Tuesday March 25, 2025 4:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
Closing comments and prayer
Tuesday March 25, 2025 4:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
 
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