Hiiye'yu Lelum Society
House of Friendship
Meet Our Team
Every member of our team plays an important role in creating a welcoming and supportive community. Whether providing direct services, coordinating programs, or supporting behind the scenes, our staff are committed to walking alongside individuals, families, youth, Elders, and community with compassion, respect, and care.
Administration & Leadership
Family and Early Years
From pregnancy through the early years, our Family & Early Years team walks alongside children, parents, caregivers, and families by providing culturally grounded programs, developmental supports, parenting resources, advocacy, and opportunities for connection.
These programs help families build strong foundations, celebrate culture, and create nurturing environments where children can grow, learn, and thrive. This description reflects the shared focus of the Family & Early Years programs, including Aboriginal Head Start, Indigenous Infant Development, Early Years, Healthiest Babies Possible, Family Pathways, and related services.
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Bev Williams – Program Coordinator, Family Support Worker Program
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Dana Gingell – Early Years & Parents Growing Together; Healthiest Babies Possible
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Joanne Charlie – Healthiest Babies Possible
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Jody Cairns – Family Pathways Program
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Justine Jack – Family Support Worker Program
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Kathryn Forrest-Turner – Manager, Aboriginal Head Start
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Kimberly Beale – Family Support Worker Program
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Laura Sjolie – Program Coordinator, Early Years & Parents Growing Together; Healthiest Babies Possible
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Lindsey Westarp – FASD Keyworker Program
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Lorna Paige – Family Support Worker Program
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Luna Amato – FASD Keyworker Program
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Myra Antoniuk – Family Pathways Program
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Pamela Moffat – Early Years & Parents Growing Together
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Rose Peter – Family Support Worker Program
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Rose Woods – Healthiest Babies Possible
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Saige Point – Assistant Manager, Aboriginal Head Start
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Taryn Johnson – Program Coordinator, Aboriginal Head Start; Indigenous Infant Development Program
*Confirm Healthy Children Futures
Health and Wellness
Our Health & Wellness team walks alongside individuals, families, and community by providing culturally grounded, relationship-based supports that strengthen physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
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Arlene Alphonse – Better at Home Program Support Staff
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Cheryl Joe – Program Coordinator, Better at Home Program
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Cynthia Fidler, CCC, RRM – Program Coordinator, Counselling Services; Clinical Supervision, Community Addictions Program
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Foster George – Better at Home Program Support Staff
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Joseph Tom – Community Addictions Worker / Program Coordinator, Community Addictions Program
*Confirm Community Kitchen and Healthy Care Pregnancy
Housing and Community Supports
Our Housing & Community Supports team walks alongside individuals and families experiencing housing challenges by providing outreach, prevention, advocacy, practical assistance, and culturally grounded supports. These programs help people strengthen stability, navigate systems, access resources, and move toward a place to call home. This reflects the shared focus of Hiiye'yu Lelum's housing, homelessness, outreach, and residential support programs
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Clarence D. "Joe" Sam – Homeless Prevention Program; Aboriginal Homelessness Outreach Services
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JulieAna Maciel – House Manager, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en (House of the Honourable Mothers)
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Laura Sjolie – Program Coordinator, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en (House of the Honourable Mothers)
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Laura Interlandi – Practice Educator, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en (House of the Honourable Mothers)
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Mel Ryane – Support Worker, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en
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Gina Modeste – Support Worker, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en
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Kristen Peter – Support Worker, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en
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Ashley Vigar – Support Worker, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en
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Danielle Jones – Support Worker, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en
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Rita Ann Frank – Support Worker, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en
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Ava Burdge – Support Worker, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en
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Heather Embury – Support Worker, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en
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Jayne Lin – Support Worker, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en
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Holly Tchir – Support Worker, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en
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Candace Hill – Support Worker, Lelum 'u tu S'tsa'-elh teyt-en
*Confirm Homeless Program and Personal Care Program
Youth Services
Our Youth Services team creates welcoming spaces where children and youth can build confidence, strengthen relationships, connect with culture, and discover their potential. Through outreach, mentorship, recreation, education, cultural programming, leadership opportunities, and one-to-one support, we walk alongside youth as they navigate school, family, community, and life.
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Angelina Rice – Youth Outreach Worker, Youth Inclusion Program
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Brenda Ohman – Program Coordinator, Qwushin'tul Youth Services
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Cal Swustus – Youth Centre Coordinator
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Joshua Joe-Campbell – Youth Worker
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Kevin Paige – Youth Outreach Worker, Youth Inclusion Program
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Loretta Hopkins – Program Coordinator, Treasure Box; Program Director Support
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Terri Johnny – Youth Worker, Qwushin'tul Youth Services
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Tommy Underwood – Program Coordinator, Youth Inclusion Program
*Confirm Summer Camp & YAR
Employment & Training
Our Employment & Training team supports individuals in building confidence, developing skills, and achieving their personal and career goals. With culturally grounded, relationship-based programming, participants have opportunities to explore career pathways, gain certifications, strengthen life and employment skills, and connect with meaningful education and employment opportunities.
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Lucy Thomas – Program Coordinator, Employment & Training Services
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Evren Husrevoglu – Program Coordinator, Employment Life Skills Training
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Shannon Pite – Unhoused Youth Support Worker (One-Time CSETS Initiative)
Justice, Advocacy & Community Supports
Our Justice, Advocacy & Community Supports team works alongside individuals, families, and community by providing culturally grounded, relationship-based services that strengthen safety, healing, self-determination, and access to justice. Our program includees advocacy, court support, victim service and community partnerships that support system navigation, helping people to build on their strengths and to access services, while moving with dignity and hope.
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Cynthia Fidler – Program Coordinator, Justice Program; Program Supervision, Victim Services & Wellness
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Laura Interlandi – Practicum Student, Justice Program; Victim Services & Wellness
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Max Henry – Indigenous Justice Worker, Justice Program
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Megan Young – Program Coordinator, Victim Services & Wellness (March–June; November–February)
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Xituluq Hwitsum – Gladue Aftercare Worker, Justice Program
Need help finding the right person?
Our team is happy to connect you with the right program or staff member.
Email: CThomas@hofduncan.org
Tel: (250) 748-2248
Our Website is Being Refreshed
We're creating a more welcoming and accessible online space to better connect our community with programs, services, events, and opportunities. Some pages are still under construction as we continue to build. Thank you for your patience—we look forward to sharing our new website with you soon.