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WFI Board Member Application
Do you believe in unlocking the creative potential of emerging artists? Do you believe in the representation of new creative voices in the film and television industry? Do you think emerging artist deserve the best possible environment to train develop their creative skills? If you said yes to any of these questions, WFI wants to hear from you.
Weengushk Film Institute is looking for amazing people to join our Board of Directors! If you have secretarial or book-keeping experience, please use the link below to apply.
Deadline: OPEN
Phyllis Ellis
Chair
Phyllis Ellis has over 20 years experience as a creator, writer, director, producer and performer in factual and scripted television and film. A 1984 Olympian, Ellis has been involved with Weengushk Film Institute in progressive capacity, and now serves as Weengushk Film Institute Board of Directors Chair.
Christine Whiskeychan
Treasurer
Christine served as Finance Manager for Garden River First Nation for over 30 years. Christine has been involved in many committees and projects involving the community. She is a great addition to WFIs' Board of Directors.
Darlene Kaboni
Darlene is an Indigenous Public Education and Outreach Officer with the Ontario Human Rights Commission. With more than 25 years of experience planning, developing and implementing Indigenous oriented services/programs/public education campaigns, Darlene brings her expertise to assist youth with new planning sessions for a great future for WFI.
Amy Kelaidis
Vice-Chair
Director, Indigenous Initiatives & Special Advisor at Mohawk. Amy specializes in Aboriginal Affairs, Aboriginal Relations and Project Planning. Kelaidis has been nominated and voted as Weengushk Film Instittutes' vice-chair.
Cassandra Baars
Secretary
Cassandra is a Lawyer and works as the Indigenous Engagement Lead at the Law Commission of Ontario, Cassandra brings her expert legal experience to our Board of Directors. Dedicated to community justice and women's rights, Cassandra is a great addition to our Board executive.
Dan Donovan
Dan Donovan is the founding Publisher of Ottawa Life Magazine, the capital’s largest and longest running (est. 1996) general interest and lifestyles magazine. His work has been featured in The Globe and Mail, Financial Post, Sun, Ottawa Citizen, Masthead Magazine and The Hill Times.
Michelle Jones
Michelles professional experience is in the counselling field combined with academic credentials. She is highly skilled in working with individuals of Aboriginal and cross cultural backgrounds in counselling settings. Michelle is from Garden River First Nation and is Anishinaabe.
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Michelles professional experience is in the counselling field combined with academic credentials. She is highly skilled in working with individuals of Aboriginal and cross cultural backgrounds in counselling settings. Michelle is from Garden River First Nation and is Anishinaabe.