Matawa Regional Committee on Education
Sharon Allan
Eabametoong First Nation
Job Title:
Education Coordinator
Email:
sharon-nate@hotmail.com
Background:
Currently in Lakehead B.Ed Honours Program
Education Coordinator since 2002
NTEP - Ottawa 2001
Early Childhood Education - Confederation College 1997
OSSD - 1993
Committees:
Matawa Regional Committee
Why you believe Education is Important:
Education instills principles in us that leads to positive changes benfiting us all.
Claire Onabigon
Long Lake 58 First Nation
Job Title:
Executive Assistant/Program Coordinator
Email:
conabigo@lakeheadu.ca
Background:
I have been involved in education since 1982 beginning as a Social Counselor in the provincial system. In 1998, Ginoogaming First Nation and Long Lake 58 First Nation established the Anishinabeg Gikoo a'maagoziwin Ogiimakaanig where I have worked since. I have an HBA from Lakehead University and a B.Ed from the University of Ottawa.
Committees:
Ginoogaming and Longlake 58 Social Team
Infant Jesus Parish Committee
Why you believe Education is Important:
Education is about progress and is imporant because of the opportunities that become available at a personal level and for the community at large.
Maria Baxter
Martin Falls First Nation
Job Title:
Education Administrator
Email:
maria.baxter@martenfallsfn.ca
Background:
Whomever I visit the JK Sk classroom I feel an overwhelming satisfaction watching their happy faces as they go about their activities - it brings awareness just how important their quality of their education is. It should be at a level comparable to the rest of Canada. Our mandate as education providers is to ensure we do justice to our students. To advocate for their inherent right to Education.
Committees:
Drug and Addictions Team
Childrens Programs provided by Tikinagan
Why you believe Education is Important:
Educating our youth is to ensure survival of their future.
Ennis Jacob
Webequie First Nation
Job Title:
Education Director
Email:
ennisjacob@hotmail.com
Background:
I've been involved in education for the last 28 years in various capacities such as Director of Education, Education Counsellor, Classroom assistant.
NCAP-NCTP Graduate
Committees:
Matawa Regional Education Committee
Matawa Post Secondary Board Member
Why you believe Education is Important:
Education is the key to success and it allows you to be the best you can be.
Tony Sakanee
Neskantaga First Nation
Job Title:
Finance Administrator
Email:
tonysakanee@hotmail.com
Background:
I've been in Education for the past 5 years, Finance Admin. and Matawa Education Board member for about 4 years
Committees:
Matawa Post Secondary Board
Why you believe Education is Important:
Education is important because I believe we need to use it for employment and survival.
