- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Volunteer Work
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Environmental Conservation Projects
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Homelessness Outreach
Open To Work
Ursula M. Bear
Tobique First Nation,New Brunswick
Work Preference
Summary
Maternal Child Health Support Worker and Cultural Lead, and small business owner, with 15+ years serving the Tobique First Nation community. Extensive training in trauma-informed care, Indigenous mental wellness, addictions, and perinatal support, paired with hands-on experience in crisis advocacy, family support, program coordination, and small business management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Shelter Support Worker (Part-Time)
Neqotkuk Health Programs and Services
Tobique First Nation, New Brunswick
07.2024 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention and developed safety plans for shelter residents, ensuring immediate needs were met.
- Connected residents with community resources and services, facilitating their transition to stable living situations.
- Advocated for residents during legal and court processes, empowering them to navigate their rights and options.
- Provide crisis intervention and safety planning for shelter residents.
- Facilitate community education on domestic violence awareness and prevention.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Maternal Child Health Support Worker
Neqotkuk Health Programs & Services
Tobique First Nation, New Brunswick
08.2018 - Current
- providing families with breastfeeding assistance, infant care guidance, infant safety education, and emotional reassurance
- Provided comprehensive support to families, including breastfeeding assistance, infant care guidance, safety education, and emotional reassurance.
- provided education to families on post-natal care, safe sleep practices, car seat safety, and early childhood health and development.
- Advocate for individuals and families, connecting them with community resources and helping navigate health and social systems.
- Advocated for individuals by connecting them with essential community resources and support services. and families, connecting them with community resources and helping navigate health and social systems.
- Maintain accurate documentation, daily charting, and records to support program evaluation and data collection.
- Support community food security initiatives, including greenhouse work and food preservation.
- Followed safety procedures and equipment guidelines to reduce hazards and support compliance.
- Coordinated with team members to prioritize daily tasks and maintain steady output.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported supply needs to prevent production delays.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Owner & Creator
The Bear Necessities Homestead
Tobique first nation, New Brunswick
05.2010 - Current
- Founded and operate The Bear Necessities Homestead, a home-based canned goods and crafts business, for 15+ years.
- Built and maintained relationships with 15+ local suppliers and distributors for sourcing ingredients and materials, enhancing product quality.
- Managed business finances, overseeing budgeting, recordkeeping, and administrative controls to ensure financial stability.
- Planned and executed promotional campaigns, increasing sales and strengthening community presence.
- Represent the business at community meetings and events.
- Directed daily homestead operations, coordinating livestock care, garden management, and seasonal property maintenance.
- Developed production plans for food preservation, animal husbandry, and crop rotation to support self-sufficient operations.
- Oversaw budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control for feed, supplies, equipment, and household essentials.
- Managed vendor relationships and service scheduling for repairs, deliveries, and agricultural support.
- Evaluated operational needs and adjusted workflows to maintain consistent daily productivity across homestead functions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
Administrative Assistant
Maliseet Language Initiative
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Coordinated scheduling and appointment confirmations to optimize calendar management.
- Managed incoming calls, mail, and correspondence; greeted visitors and directed inquiries to appropriate parties.
- Coordinated meeting and travel arrangements and ordered office supplies.
- Arranged meetings and travel logistics while ensuring timely procurement of office supplies.
Cook
Two Rivers Restaurant
03.2013 - 07.2016
- Prepared and cooked menu items on demand in fast-paced kitchen, ensuring adherence to food safety and quality standards.
- Supervised and coordinated kitchen staff during service, effectively managing team dynamics during peak rush periods.
- Managed inventory by ordering, stocking, and rotating supplies to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
- Managed inventory: ordering, stocking, rotating supplies, and minimizing waste.
- Trained kitchen staff on cooking procedures, sanitation, and equipment use.
- Monitored food safety standards and maintained clean, organized prep areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous Art
Aboriginal Visual Arts
Fredericton, NB01-2017
Certificate of Completion - Business
Indigenous Business Art Accelerator Program
Fredericton, NB01-2021
Associate of Science - Forestry Science
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB01-2005
No Degree - Recreation & Leisure
University of Maine At Presque Isle
ME01-2003
GED -
New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education
Tobique First Nation, NB 03.2001 - 06.2002
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Client advocacy and crisis support
- Trauma-informed, culturally grounded care
- Program coordination and community outreach
- Support group and workshop facilitation
- Word processing, spreadsheets, databases; scheduling and records systems
- Small business management, budgeting, and bookkeeping
- Supplier and vendor relationship management
Certification
- Birth Doula Workshop – DONA International, 2023
- Postpartum Doula Workshop – DONA International, 2023
- Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula Training – Zaagi'idiwin, 2023
- Indigenous Postpartum Doula – Postpartum Healing Lodge, 2024
- Indigenous Child Birth Educator Training & Mentorship – Center for Indigenous Midwifery, 2024
- Maternal Child Health (FNIM) – First Nations, Inuit & Métis Program, 2026
- Certified Trauma-Informed Coach – The Centre for Healing, 2024
- ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training – LivingWorks, 2023
- Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training – Sexual Violence New Brunswick, 2023
- Body-Oriented Trauma Counselling Strategies – Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute, 2023
- Young People and Their Mental Health – course completion
- Addictions and Mental Health: Strategies for Complex Issues – Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute, 2023
- Indigenous Mental Wellness & Addictions Virtual Training Conference – Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat, 2021 & 2022
- Harm Reduction Fundamentals: Reducing Harm and Supporting Community – CATIE, 2026
- Harm Reduction Fundamentals: The Foundations – CATIE, 2026
- Nourish: Understanding Ourselves in Trauma-Exposed Work – Sexual Violence New Brunswick, 2026
- Ethics in Helping: Boundaries and Relationships – Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute, 2025
- Danger Assessment Certification – Danger Assessment Training Program, 2025
- Working Together to End Abuse – Western University / Neighbours, Friends & Families, 2025
- Arts Therapy: How to Use Arts Therapy with Others – Udemy, 2019
- Foundations in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – CanFASD, 2022
- Nurturing Childhoods through Indigenous Ways of Knowing – University of British Columbia, 2025
- Making the Connection: The First 3 Years; Early Childhood Development
- Community Food Mentor Program Training – Food For All NB, 2022
- Personality Differences in the Workplace – ACHIEVE Centre for Leadership, 2026
- PIPEDA: Personal Health Data Privacy – IDHC, 2026
Interests
Timeline
Shelter Support Worker (Part-Time)
Neqotkuk Health Programs and Services
07.2024 - Current
Maternal Child Health Support Worker
Neqotkuk Health Programs & Services
08.2018 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Maliseet Language Initiative
06.2017 - 08.2017
Cook
Two Rivers Restaurant
03.2013 - 07.2016
Owner & Creator
The Bear Necessities Homestead
05.2010 - Current
GED -
New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education
03.2001 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous Art
Aboriginal Visual Arts
Certificate of Completion - Business
Indigenous Business Art Accelerator Program
Associate of Science - Forestry Science
University of New Brunswick
No Degree - Recreation & Leisure
University of Maine At Presque Isle