Writing
Oswald Patrick Thomas Maskwa Kimapothet
Educator / Consultant
Winnipeg,Manitoba
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Peguis School Board
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported students, staff and clients in the community
- One to one session
- Workshops
- Group sessions
RHSW- Resolution Health Support Worker
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Indian Residential School Survivors Society Vancouver, BC
- Supporting Indian residential school survivors and their families throughout the province of BC
- Delivering services including workshops, counseling and education in a timely and efficient manner
- Supporting at events to ensure emotional supports in the community
- Providing cultural teachings based on the four directions and medicine wheel
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society Vancouver, BC
Family Violence Intervention Counselor
Vancouver Native Health
03.2013 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Vancouver, BC
- Support to parents and children living with, or affected by family violence
- Provide counseling using evidence-based approach, including cultural approaches
- Safety planning, including providing victims with advocacy service
- Liaison, outreach and network skills
- Delivery, design and facilitation workshop skills
- Vancouver, BC
RHSW - Resolution Health Support Worker
Eyaa-Keen Healing Center
11.2009 - 03.2012
- Company Overview: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Provide emotional and technical support to residential school survivors during all phases of the hearing process
- Provide support at community events and give presentations including information sessions
- Liaison and network with FN communities to provide access to supports and services on behalf of FN clients
- Winnipeg, Manitoba
Freelance Writer/ Contributor
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Urban NDN Magazine, Grass Roots and The First Perspective
- CBC Radio Winnipeg
- APTN Winnipeg
District Aboriginal Support Worker
North Vancouver School District
06.2006 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Vancouver British Columbia
- Provide advocacy, educational support and counseling on behalf of First Nations students in the district
- Provide cultural activities and teachings to FN students in the school district
- Under my supervision we introduced First Nation Theater and Art Projects
- Constructed the first ever Sweat Lodge for the School District
- Documented and Produced DVD for Aboriginal Education
- Sat on the Aboriginal Education Committee
- Produced Third Step Multi-cultural DVD Titled –A New Generation in Education www.youtube.com/watch?v=G22ydq0ZY7E
- Vancouver British Columbia
Youth Care Counselor
Urban Native Youth Association (Young Bears Lodge)
04.2006 - 09.2008
- Company Overview: Vancouver BC
- Vancouver BC
Education
Masters - Education and Leadership
UBC
BA - Political Science
University of Winnipeg
Grade 12 - undefined
Winnipeg Adult Education
Skills
- Excellent understanding of traditional knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
- Computer proficient- Word, Excel and Power Point
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Networking facilitating and coordinating skills
- Advocacy, mediation and liaison experience
- Sensitive, compassionate and able to maintain strong boundaries
Facilitating counseling sessions
Case documentation
Treatment Planning
Professional networking 333777777
Developing relationships
Group therapy facilitation
Continuing education
Individual counseling
Grief counseling
Confidential records
Crisis intervention
Multicultural competence
Group counseling
Boundary setting
Suicide prevention
Sexual assault support
Self-harm prevention
Substance abuse treatment
Evidence-based therapy
Post-traumatic stress disorder treatment
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Trauma-informed care
Excellent communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Active listening
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Mental health assessment
Analytical thinking
Relationship building
Analytical skills
Interpersonal skills
Substance abuse counseling
Written communication
Interpersonal communication
Cultural Competency
Accomplishments
My work in the field of trauma as a result of the harms experienced in Residential Schools., Day Schools , Sixties Scoop and institutions pf the mainstream has created a life long learning passion and understanding .
Affiliations
Indigenous Board of Certification
Native American Alcoholic Anonymous Convention
Member of the Peguis Band of Indians
Skabe ( helper ) in Ojibway iin ceremonial work incliding sweatlodge
Pipe Carrier
Sun Dancer supporter
Certification
Indigenous Certification Board
Interests
Research
Education
Music
Ceremony
Family
Blanket and Eagle Feather received from Indian Residential School Survivors Society 2020 from
Received eagle feather and blanket for my work with survivor while working for the society .
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Peguis School Board
01.2022 - 01.2023
RHSW- Resolution Health Support Worker
Indian Residential School Survivors Society
01.2016 - 01.2019
Family Violence Intervention Counselor
Vancouver Native Health
03.2013 - 01.2016
RHSW - Resolution Health Support Worker
Eyaa-Keen Healing Center
11.2009 - 03.2012
Freelance Writer/ Contributor
06.2008 - 01.2010
District Aboriginal Support Worker
North Vancouver School District
06.2006 - 01.2009
Youth Care Counselor
Urban Native Youth Association (Young Bears Lodge)
04.2006 - 09.2008
BA - Political Science
University of Winnipeg
Grade 12 - undefined
Winnipeg Adult Education
Indigenous Certification Board
Masters - Education and Leadership
UBC
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