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ELDER'S CENTRE
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Human Resources Department
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RESOURCE CENTRE
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Treaty and Lands Department
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Tsleil-waututh nation BAND OFFICE STAFF
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chief biography

Leah George-Wilson, chief

Chief Leah George-Wilson is a member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, located in North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Chief George-Wilson was the first female to be elected Chief by the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation (2001-2003), and is currently serving her second term (2005-2007). Chief George-Wilson has held various positions prior to her election. Most notable include: the Director of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Treaty, Lands and Resources Department, a key member of the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation’s negotiating team in the BC Treaty Process, Self-Government Co-ordinator and community advocate. Chief George-Wilson frequently speaks on issues related to First Nations governance to various school groups, ranging from elementary to post secondary. She possesses a degree in anthropology from Simon Fraser University and is the recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Award by Leadership Vancouver. She is a board member for the Legal Services Society, the Chief Dan George Centre, Fraser Basin Council, Georgia Basin Council, as well as Ecotrust Canada. In 2004, she was elected to serve as Co-Chair of the First Nations Summit, which is the organization that represents First Nations in the BC Treaty Process. Chief George-Wilson has been happily married for 13 years, and has a beautiful daughter.


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artists

COAST RAVEN DESIGN STUDIO
Artie George
2257 Dollarton Highway
Tel: 604-929-4673
Fax: 604-929-4340

Mark George


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businesses

BURRARD GENERAL STORE
Community owned business. it has employees who handle the sales of various commodities.
Terri Nahanee, Manager
3075 Takaya Drive • North Vancouver
Tel: 604-929-9408

TAKAYA DRIVING RANGE
Ernie George, Manager
700 Apex Road • North Vancouver
Tel:
604-929-6672
Web Site: www.takayagolfcentre.com

TAKAYA TOURS
Lori Simcox / Justin George
3093 Ghum-lye Drive • North Vancouver
Tel:
604-904-7410
Fax:
604-929-8411
Email: info@takayatours.com
Web Site: www.takayatours.com


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Chief and Council

Leanna Martin,
councillor

Justin George, councillor

Carleen Thomas, councillor

Jennifer Thomas, councillor

Leah George-Wilson, chief


Tel:
604-929-3454
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: dbgeorge@twnation.ca


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ELDER'S CENTRE
provides a place for elders to gather for meetings and programs.

Plans and facilitates elder’s trips, activities and weekly lunches. Organizes Fundraising events for the Elders such as Bingo Night’s, Loonie Toonie Auction’s and Bake Sales.

Kari Chambers, elders coordinator
Tel:
604- 924-4195
Fax: 604-929-4714
Email: kchambers@twnation.ca

Elders Center
Tel:
604-990-4439
Other Numbers @ TWN Community Centre:
Lobby Tel:
604-990-4474
Kitchen Tel:
604-990-4438


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Human Resources Department

Andrea Aleck, health director
With the goal of promoting community wellness, is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating TWN Community Wellness Programs focusing on spiritual, mental, and emotional wellness. Educates supports and advises TWN individuals and families in wellness education and disease prevention, including preventative and primary measures.
Tel: 604- 924-4160
Fax: 604-929-4714
Email: aaleck@twnation.ca

Kelly-lyn Danyluk, human resources development centre (HRDC) manager
Tel:
604- 924-4157
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: wolfe@twnation.ca

Norm Brown, wellness counsellor
Provide One on One Counseling, Family Referrals to Treatment Centres, Networking with Native organizations and other nations. Referrals to mental health.
Tel: 604-924-4193
Fax: 604-929-4174
Email: nbrown@twnation.ca

Nadeen Reginald, financial aid admin clerk
Provides health administrative support services in relation to reception, and assisting the TWN Health Director, also deals with Social Assistance Clients.
Tel: 604- 924-4160
Fax: 604-929-4714
Email: nreginald@twnation.ca

Diane Thomas, employment counsellor
Tel: 604- 924-4177
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: dthomas@twnation.ca

Riva Nelson, education & employment consultant
Tel:
604- 924-4178
Fax:
604-929-3466
Email: rnelson@twnation.ca

Carleen A Thomas, education & employment consultant
Tel:
604- 924-4185
Fax:
604-929-3466
Email: cathomas@twnation.ca

Andrew Van Eden,
youth justice intern
Develop a framework to address youth related issues & needs, through research, interviews, focus groups & community dialogue will develop a document that outlines how youth development and community based justice programs can enhance the health and well being of the Tsliel-Waututh youth and the broader community.
Tel:
604- 924-4156
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: avaneden@twnation.ca

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Treaty and Lands Department

Leah George-Wilson, Director of Treaty, Lands and Resources
Tel:
604-929-3454
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: ldgeorge@twnation.ca

Evan Stewart, Natural Resources Management Coordinator
Tel:
604- 924-4162
Fax:
604-929-4158
Email: estewart@twnation.ca

Micheal George, GIS mapping technician
Tel:
604- 924-4163
Fax:
604-929-4158
Email: mcgeorge@twnation.ca

Pat Leeson, Reception
Tel: 604- 924-4186
Fax:
604-929-4158
Email: pleeson@twnation.ca

Dorothy Hood, Information Coordinator
Tel: 604- 924-4154
Fax:
604-929-4158
Email: dmhood@twnation.ca

Jay Forsyth, Marine Stewardship Coordinator
Tel: 604- 924-4190
Fax:
604-929-4158
Email: jforsyth@twnation.ca

Ed Thomas, Field Technician
Tel: 604- 924-4189
Fax:
604-929-4158
Email: ethomas@twnation.ca

Dave Thomas, Field Technician
Tel: 604- 924-4189
Fax:
604-929-4158
Email: davethomas@twnation.ca

Pano Skrivanos, GIS Coordinator
Tel: 604- 924-4164
Fax:
604-929-4158
Email: pano@twnation.ca

Richard George, Information and Computer Technician
Tel: 604- 924-4181
Fax:
604-929-4158
Email: rgeorge@twnation.ca

Joshua George, Environmental Technician
Tel: 604- 924-4164
Fax:
604-929-4158
Email: joshg@twnation.ca

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Administration & Public Works

Administration/ Public Works Department

Dale Komanchuk, Director of Administration and Public Works
Tel:
604-924-4165
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: dkomanchuk@twnation.ca

Calvin George, Property Tax Administrator
Tel:
604-924-4173
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: ccgeorge@twnation.ca

Deanna B. George,Administrative Assistant
Tel:
604-924-4171
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: dbgeorge@twnation.ca

Travis George, Houseing & Public Works Office
Tel:
604-929-3454
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: tgeorge@twnation.ca

Alison George, Finance Clerk
Tel:
604- 924-4172
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: alisongeorge@twnation.ca

Dave Ko, Financial Controller
Tel:
604-924-4170
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: dko@twnation.ca

Lilian Chau, Manager of Lands
Tel:
604- 924-4187
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email:
lchau@twnation.ca

Luke Thomas, Lands Officer
Tel:
604- 924-4153
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: lthomas@twnation.ca

Vanessa Gonzalez, Lands Clerk
Tel:
604- 924-4153
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: vgonzalez@twnation.ca

Maryam Nayeri, Lands Clerk
Tel:
604- 924-4196
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: mnayeri@twnation.ca

Andrew George, Receptionist
Tel:
604- 929-3454
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: reception@twnation.ca

Heidi Martin, Houseing Administrator
Tel:
TBA
Fax:
604-929-4714
Email: hmartin@twnation.ca

Economic Deveolpment Department

Economic Development

TWN Economic Development
700 Apex Avenue
North Vancouver, BC
V7H 2R5
Tel: 604-924-2338

Lynn Thomas, Administrative Assistant
Email: lynn@twnecdev.com

Leonard George, Director, TWN Economic Development
Email: leonard@twnecdev.com

Matt Thomas, Economic Development Officer
Email: matt@twnecdev.com

Justin George, Project Manager
Email: justin@twnecdev.com

Lori Simcox, MBA, CMC, Project Manager and Internal Management Consultant
Email:
lori@twnecdev.com

Paul Lepage, MA, Management Consultant
Email: director@lepageassociates.ca

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TWN CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE STAFF

Marc Lalonde,
child and family centre manager
Under the direction of the Tsleil-Waututh director of human services, manage the Tsleil-Waututh Child and Family Centre, and any other program under the umbrella of child and family services, to provide quality, inclusive support for the services for children and families.
Tel:
604-929-0693
Fax:
604-929-4714

Tanya O’Neill, early childhood educator (with infant/toddler certification)
Work under the direction of the Tsleil-Waututh Child and Family Centre Manager, and in cooperation with the staff, to provide quality, inclusive child care and family support services.
Tel:
604-929-0693
Fax:
604-929-4714

Elsie (Lissy) Guss, early childhood educator (with infant/toddler certification)
Work under the direction of the Tsleil-Waututh Child and Family Centre Manager, and in cooperation with the staff, to provide quality, inclusive child care and family support services.
Tel:
604-929-0693
Fax:
604-929-4714

Ali Roling,
early childhood educator (with infant/toddler certification)
Work under the direction of the Tsleil-Waututh Child and Family Centre Manager, and in cooperation with the staff, to provide quality, inclusive child care and family support services. (Currently on Maternity Leave)
Tel:
604-929-0693
Fax:
604-929-4714

Sima Yamini, early childhood educator (with infant/toddler certification)
Work under the direction of the Tsleil-Waututh Child and Family Centre Manager, and in cooperation with the staff, to provide quality, inclusive child care and family support services.
Tel:
604-929-0693
Fax:
604-929-4714

Cecilia (Cece) Guss, early childhood educator (with infant/toddler certification)
Work under the direction of the Tsleil-Waututh Child and Family Centre Manager, and in cooperation with the staff, to provide quality, inclusive child care and family support services.
Tel:
604-929-0693
Fax:
604-929-4714

Dean Turner, early childhood educator (with infant/toddler certification)
Work under the direction of the Tsleil-Waututh Child and Family Centre Manager, and in cooperation with the staff, to provide quality, inclusive child care and family support services.
Tel:
604-929-0693
Fax:
604-929-4714

Patti Gladstone, early childhood educator (with infant/toddler certification)
Work under the direction of the Tsleil-Waututh Child and Family Centre Manager, and in cooperation with the staff, to provide quality, inclusive child care and family support services.
Tel:
604-929-0693
Fax:
604-929-4714

Lianna Martin, kitchen Help


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TWN COMMUNITY CENTRE STAFF
3010 TSLEIL-WAUTUTH ROAD

Christine George, gymnasium caretaker
Cheyenne Hood, gymnasium caretaker
Ensures the highest standard of care and maintenance in relation to the building, grounds surrounding the gymnasium and any internal or external related equipment.
Tel:
604-990-4474
Fax:
604-990-4473

Andrew Van Eden,
youth justice worker
Set up youth council and youth strategy document; Youth council was set up for youth to have necessary voice that is needed to be heard; youth strategy document will provide both youth and Nation with guidance to develop and implement programs and services that are needed by youth and provided in ways that are acceptable to youth and community.
Tel:
604-990-5563
Fax:
604-990-4473

Michael Wilson, gymnasium program director
Plans and ensures the development and delivery of programming that promotes Tsliel-Waututh wellness, self-sufficiency within individuals, families and community. Also ensures the development and implementation of gymnasium operational policy, and directs and coordinates overall activities.
Tel:
604-990-5573
Fax:
604-990-4473
Email:mwilson@twnation.ca

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