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Meet the team

KSDPP Research Team

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Treena Delormier

Scientific Director of KSDPP
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Associate Professor
School of Human Nutrition, McGill University


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treena.delormier@mcgill.ca
https://www.mcgill.ca/nutrition/staff/professors/treena-wasontiio-delormier​
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Lucie Lévesque

Professor
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School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University




levesqul@queensu.ca
https://skhs.queensu.ca/people/faculty/lucie-levesque-phd/
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Alex M. McComber

Community Advisor and Researcher, KSDPP
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Assistant Professor
Department of Family Medicine, McGill University


alex.mccomber@mcgill.ca
https://www.mcgill.ca/familymed/alex-m-mccomber
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Ann C. Macauley

Professor
​Department of Family Medicine, McGill University

"I am dedicated to participatory research for Indigenous health"

ann.macaulay@mcgill.ca
https://www.mcgill.ca/familymed/ann-macaulay
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Pierre Haddad

​Professor
Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Université de Montréal


pierre.haddad@umontreal.ca
https://pharmacologie-physiologie.umontreal.ca/recherche/chercheurs/pierre-s-haddad/

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Jon Salsberg

Senior Lecturer
​University of Limerick, Ireland

"I am passionate about community involvement in health research, and everything I’ve learned started with KSDPP!"
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jon.salsberg@ul.ie
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2010-3691
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Donna Ivimey
Research Coordinator, CMT Pathways Project
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ivimeyd@queensu.ca
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Brittany Wenniserí:iostha Jock
Bear Clan from Akwesasne
Assistant Professor
Centre for Indigenous Peoples’ Nutrition & Environment (CINE),
McGill University


​brittany.jock@mcgill.ca
https://www.mcgill.ca/nutrition/staff/professors/brittany-wenniseriiostha-jock
Sonia Périllat-Amédée
Research Assistant
Sonia started working with KSDPP in 2018 through her Master's in Human Nutrition at McGill. She is now working as research assistant for Treena on the Community Mobilization Training project and the Québec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research.

sonia.perillat-amedee@mcgill.ca

Staff

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Cougar Kirby

Good Sparks Intervention Facilitator

Cougar creates, animates and participates in activities and events with youth in the elementary schools in Kahnawa:ke. Cougar gives hands on teachings of healthy foods, healthy activity and an overall healthy lifestyle while delivering our message of KSDPP and diabetes prevention.
​Cougar has been a part of KSDPP for over 2 years as a research assistant and has now been full-time since August 2021. Champlain Regional College with a D.E.C. commerce. Cougar Kirby Graduated from McGill University with a B.A in Sociology.
In his spare time, Cougar enjoys playing lacrosse, going on hikes, going to the gym and spending time with his young family. Cougar is always striving to make the best opportunities for youth in the community.​
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Nadine Montour

KSDPP Part-Time Bookkeeper

Nadine joined KSDPP on February 2021. She retired from full-time work at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre as Finance Manager. Nadine enjoys to spend time with her grandchildren and at her cabin in Tiowero:ton.​
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Sandy Roth

KSDPP Part-Time Bookkeeper
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Sandy started at KSDPP in 2016. In his spare time, he enjoys listening to jazz music and reading.​
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Laurie Deer

Good Sparks Communications Coordinator

Laurie handles, creates, and executes communication and public relations. She has been with the organization since September 2021. Prior to that, she spent 10 years in sales and promotions with K103 radio and many private organizations. Laurie graduated from Champlain Regional College with a D.E.C. commerce. In her spare time, she enjoys running and will do her first ½ marathon in the Spring 2022. Laurie is always striving for better in her personal and private life.​
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Lori Diabo-McComber

Part-Time Administrative Assistant to KSDPP and Diabetes Action Canada

Lori is responsible to organize various meetings, recording, transcription of meeting minutes and ensure follow up. She joined KSDPP in August 30 th , 2021. She retired from full-time work on August 31, 2020 after 29 at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre with the last 22 years as Executive Assistant. In her spare time, she spends time with her grandchildren, reading or doing jig saw puzzles. She hopes to begin travelling again when the pandemic is over.​
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Connie Oronhienhawi Meloche

KSDPP General Manager

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​Connie joined KSDPP in May 2021. She manages the day-to-day operations along with overseeing the projects, finance, communications, and human resources. Her background is in consulting in community organizations and many grassroots initiatives over the years. One of her many accomplishments includes the 100th Anniversary of the Quebec Bridge Disaster memorial.
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Seneca Kirby

Good Sparks Project Recreation Facilitator

Seneca has experience working with youth as a birthday party host, and at the KSCS Onkwanenra Summer Program.  She graduated from Camosun College with her Dogwood Diploma and continued her education in Indigenous Family Support Work and Indigenous Studies. In her spare time, Seneca enjoys cooking, swimming, skiing, and blogging.  Seneca is motivated to live a healthy lifestyle and to be a good role model for her younger siblings, nieces, and nephews.

A favorite quote of hers:
"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."
​- Oprah Winfrey
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Mya Bordeau

Recreation Facilitator

Sḵwx̱wúmesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and Kanien’kahá:ka (Mohawk) 
Mya has a background in teaching children traditional knowledge in her home community of X̱wemelch’stn Uxumixw. She also takes a keen interest in the environment!


Student Trainees
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Brittany McBeath
Graduate student trainee
Brittany is a Kanyen'kehá:ka woman of mixed ancestry from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She has been studying under the supervision of Dr. Lucie Lévesque in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen's University in partnership with KSDPP since 2017.

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b.mcbeath@queensu.ca
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Miriam Muirhead

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Queen's University
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Miriam is an undergraduate health studies student at Queen’s University who began working with KSDPP in May 2021 under the supervision of Dr. Lucie Lévesque. Miriam is now working as a research assistant for Dr. Lucie Lévesque with the Community Mobilization Training (CMT) Project and will be tying that into her undergraduate thesis. 

m.muirhead@queensu.ca
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Cameron Jedemann

Undergraduate Research Assistant, Queen's University

Cameron began working with KSDPP in 2021 through the Queen's USSRF program. He is now working as research assistant for Lucie Lévesque on the Community Mobilization Training (CMT) project and will be completing his undergraduate thesis under her supervision.

​c.jedemann@queensu.ca​ ​
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Hariata Tai Rakena

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Masters Student
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Māori Indigenous international public health practitioner and researcher engaged in a master's research project in partnership with KSDPP

hariata.tairakena@mail.mcgill.ca
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​https://www.linkedin.com/in/hariata-tai-rakena-a4766579/
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Colin Baillie
PhD Candidate
PhD Candidate from Queen's University and KSDPP Research Team Member Since 2014



colin.baillie@queensu.ca
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Georgia Fraulin

Research Student
Community Mobilization Training
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"I am involved in the KSDPP to contribute to the important work of the organization and help develop both my personal and academic research skills by focusing on community relationships, and the importance of respect, relevance and reciprocity in community-based participatory research."
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georgia.fraulin@gmail.com
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Shannon Udy

Masters Student, School of Human Nutrition, McGill University
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shannon.udy@mail.mcgill.ca
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Ann-Rebecca Drolet

Student Volunteer
McGill University
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ann-rebecca.drolet@mail.mcgill.ca
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Hana Baig

Community Advisory Board (CAB)

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Keith Leclaire

Community Member

​Keith Leclaire is an Indigenous Health and Policy Consultant who brings 41 years of knowledge and experience to the field of Indigenous health. He has worked in director positions for a large majority of his career. He is presently the Chairperson of the Pathways Indigenous Advisory Circle.

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Kyle Delisle

Representative Member
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Kyle Delisle joined CAB on April 16, 2021.  He brings years of knowledge and expertise after working at Tewatohnhi'saktha - Kahnawake Economic Development Commission, serving the last four years of his tenure as CEO. 
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Philip Deering

Community Member
Professor at Concordia University

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Philip joined CAB in 2010. He brings many years of knowledge in business and cultural knowledge to KSDPP.
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Chantal Haddad

Professional Dietitian/Nutritionist
Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre
Member since 1994

Chantal has been a member since the beginning of KSDPP, her contribution to diet and nutrition is immeasurable. She continues her service to the community in her current role of Dietitian and Nutrition.
  
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David (Davey) Diabo

Community Member
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Davey brings to KSDPP, many years of experience recreation as the former director of the Kahnawake Youth Center.
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​Sonia Nicholas

Representative Member
Supervisor of Program Services
Step by Step Family Services
Other CAB members:
Lynn Beauvais, Tanya Diabo, Shawennenhawi Deer, Kahsennokwas Jacobs, Diane Labelle, Carina Deere

Nurturing Healthy Growth ​

Teiethihsniétie’ ahonata’karí:teke’ tsi ronatehiaróntie’
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Dawson Horne

Social Media Creator

Dawson is doing his 3rd-year stage at Nurturing Healthy Growth as a social media, communication, and workshop creator. He will graduate from Dawson College in the Community Recreation Leadership Training Program (CRLT). He loves working with youth, creating and inspiring change within the community, and likes working with social media the most. He will be going into horticulture this coming fall
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Tawnie Lahache

Youth Engagement Research Assistant

Tawnie has been an employee at KSDPP in the Nurturing Healthy Growth program since summer 2021. She plays an active role in having discussions with youth, conducting data analysis, and creating workshops/events.

Tawnie is in her third year at Concordia University as a full-time student for a Bachelor's Degree in Human Relations and received her Home Health Aide DEP in 2016.  Since her time with us, she has done presentations for youth at the University of Montreal summer camp on the challenges and benefits of receiving post-secondary education.

Tawnie is also a mother to her 7-year-old son Ho'nigoñhewa:neñh and enjoys getting him involved with the fun activities Nurturing Healthy Growth has to offer.
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Sarah Fraser

Sarah is a descendent of colonial settlers, myself born in what is often called Montreal, Quebec. She is a mother of two amazing people. She holds a position as professor at University of Montreal at the school of psychoeducation. She is commited to learning and sharing with Onkwehonwe youth and communities around Indigenizing research, decolonizing services and supporting people on their personal and collective journeys of wellness. She observes and tries to act on any obstacles and facilitators that influence youth and communities in these paths towards self-determination in the field of health and wellness.

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  • Home
  • About KSDPP
    • About CAB
    • Upcoming Events
    • Photo Gallery
    • Meet the Team
    • Funding
    • Donations
    • Job Opportunities
    • Website Translation
    • Contact Us
  • Community
    • Programs >
      • Project Playground
      • Brown Bag Lunch
      • Men's Get Fit
      • Racers For Health
      • Family and Friends Skating
    • Policies
  • Healthy Lifestyles
    • Diabetes Information
    • Healthy Eating >
      • The Early Years
      • Children
      • Youth
      • Adults
      • Older Adults
      • Resources and Recipes
    • Movement >
      • The Early Years
      • Children and Youth
      • Youth and Adults
      • Older adults
      • Families
      • Resources
    • Sleep >
      • The Early Years
      • Children and Youth
      • Youth and Adults
      • Older Adults
      • Families
      • Resources
    • Sedentary Behaviour >
      • The Early Years
      • Children and Youth
      • Youth and Adults
      • Older Adults
      • Tips
  • Research & Training
    • Overview
    • KSDPP Code Of Research Ethics
    • Community Mobilization Training
    • Quebec NEIHR
    • Quebec Indigenous Mentorship Network Program (QIMP)
    • Indigenous Youth Mentorship Program (IYMP)
    • Skátne Ionkwaweientehtaonhátie (for youth under 35)
    • Awards
    • Publications
    • Posters
    • KSDPP Webinars