Marnie anderson

Marnie Anderson

Board President

Wahnapitae First Nation

 

Marnie Anderson is a proud Anishinaabe Kwe, a member of Wahnapitae First Nation, with family roots in Shebahonaning (Killarney) and N’Swakamok (Sudbury). A dedicated scholar and advocate, she is committed to advancing First Nation health and wellness. She also spends her time at the Sugarbush in Point Grondine and kayaks on the Mahzenazing River.
Marnie holds a graduate Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Health from Laurentian University’s School of Rural and Northern Health (2023) and a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (2014) with a specialization in Health Promotion and Indigenous Studies, also from Laurentian University.
With extensive experience in public speaking and networking (2016–2024), Marnie has delivered presentations in over 30 First Nation, Inuit, and urban Indigenous communities and organizations across Turtle Island (Canada). She has collaborated with health leaders, educators, child and family wellness advocates, government ministries, and cancer organizations to champion the well-being of First Nations.

Denise restoule

Denise Restoule

Vice President

Dokis First Nation

Denise has an extensive 30 year career in community health. She started at Health Services in Dokis First Nation as a Family Health Aide, which evolved into the Community Health Representative (CHR) Program. She was the Acting Interim CHR Coordinator for the Ontario region, a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Worker, and served as Health Director. Politically, Denise served as Councillor for many terms, and in 2006 was the first female to be elected Chief, where she was re-elected for five consecutive terms, retiring in 2016. Denise was also Deputy Chief. In May 2018, Denise was appointed by the Minister of National Defence as Honorary Lieutenant Colonel (HLCoL) with the Algonquin Regiment in North Bay.

Candace Geroux

Treasurer

Shawanaga First Nation

Candace is from Shawanaga First Nation, where she and her family currently reside. She has more than 18 years of experience in Finance, and has worked in Health for the last six years. She is currently a Councillor with Shawanaga First Nation and holds the Health, Child, Cultural and Finance Portfolios within her community. Candace has been active within her community in recent years helping with the Annual Pow Wow through the Healing Centre and other events. Candace enjoys being out by the bay fishing or creating handmade beadwork in her spare time.

Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services Board of Directors Meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month at 10am, for additional information contact the Executive Assistant

Chief Shane Tobobondung

Board Member

Wasauksing First Nation

Wasauksing Ogimaa (Chief) Shane Tabobondung is of Ojibwa and Pottawatomi ancestry.  His bundle of knowledge and experience includes cultural practices with a formal Master’s Degree in Indigenous Studies from Wilfred Laurier University. He has been professionally involved in mental health, child, and family wellness for the last 20 years.  Shane continues his work at a governance level to advance Wasauksing First Nation Inherent Rights and Title within a Anishinaabe law paradigm for his Nation. 

Chief Lloyd Myke

Board Member

Magnetawan First Nation

Lloyd Myke was elected in as Chief of Magnetawan First Nation in 2021. Previously Lloyd held roles with Council as Chief, Deputy Chief, and Head Councillor. Lloyd studied at Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology and worked with Boart Longyear Drilling Services. He was involved with the Anishinabek Nation Education Secretariat Anishinabek Educational Institute Leadership Council, and Chair of the Kinoomaadziwin Education Body (KEB). As a Portfolio Holder, Lloyd was involved in the creation of the Land Code Development, and Election and Community Ratification for Magnetwan First Nation. In 2015, Lloyd and colleagues received a Community Builders Award – Environment Category for the effectiveness of mitigation measures used to prevent reptile mortality on Highway 69 through Magnetawan First Nation and Burwash.