Welcome Relative...

Kelley is Nehiyaw (Cree) from Montreal Lake and Sturgeon Lake communities in Saskatchewan. He brings strong skillsets in conflict resolution, Indigenous mental health counselling, and sports. Kelley’s training in Indigenous counselling approaches includes land-based mental health and healing, sports (hockey), construction, restorative justice, and child and family prevention healing services. He also works with CTRI and is a community-based researcher supporting communities in evaluations and program development. As a '60s Scooper and someone serving a life sentence from his youth, Kelley brings lived experience, compassion, and deep understanding to his work with communities, families, and individuals.

Cindy is Anishinabe (Algonquin) from Kitiganik and Kitigan Zibi in Quebec. She brings expertise in land, crisis work, community strategic planning, research, and training development. In her group trainings, family sessions, and one-to-one work with people ages 7 and up, Cindy shares traditional stories and teachings passed down from Elders to guide and support healing. Cindy also provides crisis training, conflict mediation and coaching for communities.

Ernest is Nehiyaw (Cree) from Puktawagon, Manitoba. A compassionate helper, Ernest works with all ages and brings valuable experience from schools. He incorporates land-based knowledge into his work, supporting communities in healing.

Parry is Nehiyaw (Cree) from Puktawagon, Manitoba. With over 20 years of experience, Parry is skilled in working with youth through to Elders. He draws on life experiences and traditional knowledge to offer Indigenous healing and counselling approaches, including land-based medicines.

Lisa is Anishinaabe (Odjibway) from Migisisahgaigan, Ontario. As a community helper for over 20 years, Lisa brings a strong background in Indigenous approaches to reiki, reflexology, counselling, and addictions work. She has deep knowledge of plants and natural healing, and experience working with children ages 7 and up.

Audrey is from Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Manitoba. She works closely with youth, sharing her knowledge of traditional plants for healing and her gifts as a young grandmother and community helper. Audrey’s compassionate approach provides people of all ages with a safe place to heal.

Bobi is a member of the Spirit Storycatching Network team who brings strength, steadiness, and lived experience to the work. He supports youth, families, and community members through culturally grounded facilitation, mentorship, and land-based programming. His approach is relational and practical, grounded in listening, presence, and respect.

Working alongside the team, he helps create safe spaces for honest conversation, growth, and accountability. He contributes to helper training, youth leadership programs, and community gatherings, supporting participants in building resilience and reconnecting with culture and identity.

Harold Tookeney is an Anishinaabe individual from the Long Lac First Nation in Ontario who works as a consultant and speaker.

He is known for his work in:

Consulting and speaking engagements: He has been a contributing speaker and consultant for organizations like the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI), focusing on topics like dismantling the colonial box and cultural awareness.

Indigenous perspectives: His work often involves sharing Anishinaabe perspectives and promoting a greater understanding of Indigenous cultures and histories.

Butch is Nitsitapi (Blackfoot) from Siksika, Alberta. He is a highly skilled addictions counsellor, community planner and trainer. Butch brings both his cultural background and education into his work, with years of experience helping Indigenous communities across Canada and Australia develop their own programs. As a counsellor and community helper, Butch shares rich stories to teach while supporting communities in strategic planning, visioning, conflict resolution, and one-to-one healing. Butch also sits on a Grandparents Circle serving his community and provides training in conflict mediation.

Jacqueline is part of the Spirit Storycatching Network team and brings compassion, cultural awareness, and relational strength to her work. She supports youth, families, and community members through circle-based learning, mentorship, and culturally grounded programming.

Her work focuses on creating welcoming spaces where participants feel seen, heard, and supported. She contributes to youth leadership initiatives, trauma and grief support sessions, and land-based programming, helping strengthen confidence, identity, and community connection.