Deanna Therriault
Fort William First Nation,ON
Summary
- Proven performance in high-level administrative and leadership roles. Extensive experience working within the First Nation political confederacy reviewing relevant policy analysis, and conducting the necessary research. Years of experience working with federal, provincial, and municipal government departments, ministries, and agencies including liaising and managing industry partners in the public and private sectors. Specifically within the following policy portfolios: 1. Economic, lands, and resource development, 2. On Reserve Business 3. Governance - Membership Code 4. Taxation: Gas and Tobacco 5. Anishinabek Heritage and Burial Sites, 6. Housing and Homelessness 7. Indigenous Women: 8. Matrimonial Real Property, Gender Discrimination, Indian Act amendments, Bill S3
- L and consultation on police services act portfolios within the Northern Superior region. Exceptional interpersonal, and communication skills, with an ability to oversee multiple files and projects successfully.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Comprehensive Community Planner
Fort William First Nation-Fort William 52, ON
Fort William 52, ON
08.2020 - Current
- Develop planning studies and reports in support of new and updated plans, programs and regulations
- Review or assist in the review of moderately difficult development proposals and site plans for conformance with codes, plans, and regulations
- Prepare and present detailed reports on development proposals to leadership
- Acts as liaison between community groups, government agencies, developers and elected officials in developing plans
- Coordinate community review of development projects
- Provide information to the membership regarding development regulations
- Oversee the work of consultants and interns (if applicable)
- Attend substantial number of evening and weekend community meetings
- Coordinate and facilitate community planning meetings/workshops
- Prepare and present reports, presentations, planning updates/newsletters
- Develop funding proposals for community development programs/projects
- Assist with project management on community projects
- Coordinate and facilitate committees; planning, housing, and policies
- Implement and monitor CCP and related plans
- Work to ensure that cultural components are incorporated in a meaningful, appropriate and respectful manner.
Consultation Liaison Officer
Fort William First Nation-Fort William 52, ON
Fort William 52, ON
10.2017 - Current
- Represents the First Nation and supports/protects rights-holder interests through facilitating development and maintenance of productive working relationships between First Nation, government and private sector interests
- Provides technical advice and assistance to First Nation and representative groups concerning government policy and processes
- Promote community investments and management in ways intended to secure and safeguard the aims, aspirations and rights of all parties
- Conducting consultation, negotiation and mediation processes to foster project specific agreements between First Nations, government and corporate investors
- Consult and inform First Nation membership to promote community investments
- Develop briefing notes, position papers, research reports, correspondence and other documentation meant to inform and assist rights-holders in negotiation, management and investment activities.
Policy Analyst
ANISHINABEK NATION-Northern Superior Region
Northern Superior Region
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Monitors relevant policy, legislation and program developments in other jurisdictions that may impact departmental service and program delivery
- Conducts research and analysis and applies critical thinking skills and experience to support departmental program and service delivery through the interpretation of trends, and defines challenges and opportunities
- Delivers advice and briefings to the departmental management team including regional Chiefs and Chiefs in Assembly regarding policy changes and emerging issues
- Consults and liaise with other municipalities, government and stakeholders on policy development
- Identifies opportunities for the department to participate in and influence the development of policy in areas central to its mandate
- Prepares draft correspondence, briefing notes, position papers, resolutions, presentations and other communications materials as required
- Monitors and coordinates the production and completion of all departmental initiated corporate reports and by-laws to ensure timelines are met
- Drafts corporate reports for the General Manager as required
- Performs administrative duties and provides confidential administrative support to the General Manager
- Attends and records minutes of meetings; prepares and distributes agendas and minutes and schedules meetings as required.
Indigenous Community Liaison Officer
LAC DES ILES MINES INC
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Providing senior level advisory support on issues related to First Nation and Metis group relationship maintenance and development and communications
- Ongoing community level engagement with stakeholder communities (First Nation, regional Metis groups) related to the Crown's duty to consult and growing the relationship between industry and grassroots membership
- Development of cultural competency among the executive and board
- Cross cultural competency developing community level knowledge around industry practice
- Direct point of contact for First Nation and Metis groups in the region
- Development of draft agreements with First Nation, Metis groups (MOU's, Exploration Agreements)
- Policy and procedural development around procurement, inclusivity, respect related to First Nations and Metis employment and business opportunities at all levels of entry
- Liaise with provincial ministries related to project development and consultation duties delegated by the province from time to time.
Housing Department Administration and Policy
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION-Fort William First Nation, ON
Fort William First Nation, ON
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Conduct analyses of management and maintenance costs to determine areas where cost reductions can be effected
- Coordinate construction efforts to ensure building of houses is timely and up to standards
- Maintenance planning - long range schedule of major repairs on units, such as re roofing or painting exterior of dwellings
- Study housing demands, occupancy and turnover rates, and accommodation requirements of applicants to recommend policy and physical requirement changes
- Coordinate, direct and supervise all functional activities and personnel involved in the implementation of the general programs for affordable rental or ownership housing and public housing modernization
- Analyze and administer annual operating budgets for the various projects
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
- Responsible for program development, monitoring, and control systems.
Fundraising Coordinator/Aboriginal Housing Policy and Research Analyst
ONTARIO NATIVE WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION-Thunder Bay, ON
Thunder Bay, ON
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Considers alignment of internal/external policies within a range of interests including capacity for collaboration and partnership development within the province of Ontario
- Provide leadership, management and guidance on projects related to aboriginal policy development, housing, etc
- Supports inter-ministry engagement and stakeholder collaboration on aboriginal policy and supports dialogue regarding the Aboriginal, Métis and Inuit women's position on provincial policy approaches that affect their lives
- Establishes and maintains relationships with provincial and regional level aboriginal organizations and contact networks to develop sound relations and foster collaboration between government, forestry development, and other economic development sectors
- Leads legally required aboriginal consultations initiatives including negotiating agreements or settlements on matters related to forestry, including facilitating discussions, diffusing tensions and resolving issues
- Provides strategic advice, guidance and/or recommendations on aboriginal relations to ministry decision makers/staff and other stakeholders (e.g
- Negotiators & OPS line ministries) on forestry issues/concerns and opportunities to facilitate and support issue resolution, required consultations and policy, program and training development/implementation
- Prepares and/or participates in the preparation of work plans, enquiry responses for senior government officials, briefing on forestry and related economic development/land management topics, notes, cabinet submissions, policy and program recommendations, news releases and aboriginal related training material
- Develops and implements project terms of references and plans and to identify, manage and resolve issues, including the identification and working with potential partnerships, business relationships, and staff, client groups to facilitate/develop involvement and support for the development of aboriginal policy.
Economic Development/Comprehensive Community Planning Advisory Officer
NOKIIWIN TRIBAL COUNCIL INC
01.2007 - 01.2007
- Review First Nation economic business initiatives and provide ongoing support throughout funding application processes
- Assist First Nations with long term strategic planning in the area of business and community economic development
- Complete annual Communications Plan for Tribal Council
- Develop communications policies and procedures
- Design promotional and information
- Maintain corporate website.
Marketing Coordinator
WASAYA AIRWAYS LP
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Develop marketing materials, plans and ensures that all materials effectively sell Wasaya product/service
- Tracks and measures the effectiveness of marketing materials
- Coordinate events and development of promotional material with various departments
- Market all company events e.g
- Coordinate press conferences; develop media releases and editorial items
- Corporate Editor Seagate In-Flight Magazine.
Administrator/Project Manager
NISHNAWBE ASKI DEVELOPMENT FUND
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Responsible for overall operation of NACNB program within the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund organization and incumbent employees
- External delivery agent for Indigenous Services Canada Economic and Resource Development programs.
Intern/PT Employment, Strategic Direction and Policy
INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Assistant to Sr
- Governmental Relations Officer - Strategic Direction and Policy, economic and resource development arm of Indigenous Services Canada.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - History And Political Science
ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY
Calgary, AB05-2008
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA - Remote
Diploma in Aboriginal Business Management -
NEGAHNEEWIN COLLEGE OF INDIGENOUS STUDIES
Diploma -
HAMMARSKJOLD HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Policy analysis
- Computer Networking
- Word
- Logistics
- Inventory
- Inventory Management
- Application Development
- Presentation Skills
- Databases
- Feasibility reviews
- Presentation Delivery
- Materials Preparation
- Site Inspections
- Community Education
- Program Support
- Land Use Planning
- Risk Mitigation
- Communications management
- Compliance Monitoring
- Project Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Conference and Convention Planning
- Agenda Setting
- Materials Printing
- Requirements Gathering
- Regulatory and Legal Compliance
- Budget Planning and Administration
- Administrative Recordkeeping
- Program Planning and Development
- Committee Organization
- Meeting Support
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Attendee Relations
- Partnership Development
- Large scale events
- Volunteer Management
- Accurate Documentation
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Communications and Media
- Scheduling
- Time Management
- Team Leadership and Motivation
- Resource Allocation
- Cloud-Based Document Coordination
- Logistics Management
- Workflow Management
- Brochure and Publication Development
- Fundraising
Certification
- OHAS Certification, 02/2022, 02/2025, Certified under Occupational Health and Safety Act
- First Aid, 10/2021, 10/2024
Education
- 3 yr. BA Political Science
- 1 yr. Certificate Indigenous Governance
- 3 yr. College Diploma Aboriginal Business Management
Experience
8 yrs. specific policy analysis and research experience
Totalyearsofexperience
24
Personal Information
- Highest Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Title: Indigenous Policy Analysis, Research and Technical Writing Expert
Languages
- English, Advanced
- Anishonabemowin, Beginner
Timeline
Comprehensive Community Planner
Fort William First Nation-Fort William 52, ON
08.2020 - Current
Consultation Liaison Officer
Fort William First Nation-Fort William 52, ON
10.2017 - Current
Policy Analyst
ANISHINABEK NATION-Northern Superior Region
01.2016 - 01.2019
Indigenous Community Liaison Officer
LAC DES ILES MINES INC
01.2016 - 01.2017
Housing Department Administration and Policy
FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION-Fort William First Nation, ON
01.2012 - 01.2014
Fundraising Coordinator/Aboriginal Housing Policy and Research Analyst
ONTARIO NATIVE WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION-Thunder Bay, ON
01.2008 - 01.2013
Economic Development/Comprehensive Community Planning Advisory Officer
NOKIIWIN TRIBAL COUNCIL INC
01.2007 - 01.2007
Marketing Coordinator
WASAYA AIRWAYS LP
01.2004 - 01.2006
Administrator/Project Manager
NISHNAWBE ASKI DEVELOPMENT FUND
01.2002 - 01.2003
Intern/PT Employment, Strategic Direction and Policy
INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS CANADA
01.2000 - 01.2003
Diploma -
HAMMARSKJOLD HIGH SCHOOL
Diploma in Aboriginal Business Management -
NEGAHNEEWIN COLLEGE OF INDIGENOUS STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA - Remote
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - History And Political Science
ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY