Jennifer Guignard

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  • About me

    Indigenous Mental Health Therapist

  • Education

    • Laurentian university

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of social work school of native human services social work

      Participated in the Student Council of the Professional school as well as was a student representative of the LUNEC

    • Wilfrid laurier university

      2020 - 2022
      Master of social work - msw indigenous field of study
    • Laurentian university/université laurentienne

      2009 - 2014
      Bsw native human services

      Activities and Societies: Biology Society, Indigenous Student Circle, Native Human Services Will be a graduate in Indigenous Social Work from the School of Indigenous Relations.

    • Cambrian college

      2002 - 2005
      Social services - native specialization
    • Laurentian university/université laurentienne

      2010 - 2014
      Honours bachelor's social work
  • Experience

    • Shkagamik-kwe health centre

      Aug 2004 - Jul 2010

      Maintained data base management, contact with clients, crisis intervention, booked appointments, organized files for Mental Health team.

      • Mental Health Program Assistant

        Sept 2004 - Jul 2010
      • Mental Health Program Assistant

        Aug 2004 - Jun 2010
    • Canada revenue agency

      Oct 2010 - Jul 2014

      as Assessor and verifying information regarding client's income taxes. Canada Revenue AgencyJuly 2010 - September 2010Employed as an Assessor, sent letters to clients in regards to income taxes.

      • Assessor

        Oct 2010 - Jul 2014
      • Validation assessor

        Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
    • Nadmadwin mental health clinic

      Jul 2014 - Mar 2015
      Youth mental health worker

      One on One counselling, Support to the youth, case managing, supervision, Participate in the Outdoor Adventure Leadership Experience.

    • Child and family centre

      Mar 2015 - Nov 2015
      Anishnaabe clinician
    • Canadian mental health association

      Nov 2015 - Mar 2017
      Harm reduction home residential worker

      I am part of a Multidisciplinary team, meeting the needs of the clients where they are.

    • Sagamok anishnawbek

      Apr 2017 - Feb 2022
      Youth wellness worker

      I have the opportunity to work in my community and be a positive role model with the youths.

    • Sagamok anishnawbek

      Dec 2018 - Feb 2022

      Amazing experience working with Sagamok. I’ve learned so much and look forward to working with them again in the future. I will be doing one on one counselling and working with the Youth in my community.

      • Youth mental Health worker

        Dec 2018 - Feb 2022
      • Youth Mental Health Worker

        Dec 2018 - Feb 2022
    • Canadian shield health care services

      Feb 2022 - Aug 2022
      Mental health and wellness clinician
    • Waaseshkang counselling

      Aug 2022 - now
      Indigenous therapist

      I am an NIHB approved mental health provider, and I am currently running my own practice. I walk with those who wish for me to walk with them on their healing journey. I help in a wholistic way of knowing and learning while braiding my Traditional Knowledge with the Western Knowledge; I have gained over the last 23 years in the Mental Health Field.

    • Dalton associates

      Oct 2022 - Dec 2023
      Mental health therapist

      I provide a wholistic care model and client centered focus on their healing journey.

    • Noojimo health circle

      May 2023 - now
      Indigenous social worker
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Indigenous healing seeking safety

      Teresa marsh
      Feb 2019
    • Registered social worker

      Ontario college of social workers and social service workers
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jennifer Guignard
      Anishinaabe Aadziwin award of Distinction Kenjgewin Teg Jul 2022 Graduate has demonstrated voluntary personal learning of Anishninabek language, culture, customs and practices, thereby successfully meeting the requirements of Kenjgewin Teg’s Anishinaabe Aadziwin
    • Awarded to Jennifer Guignard
      3rd Year Rising Star Indigenous Student Circle Apr 2013 An award nominated by peers and achievement over the year.
    • Awarded to Jennifer Guignard
      1st Year Rising Star Indigenous Student Circle Jun 2011 An Award nominated by peers.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by N’swakamok Indigenous Friendship Centre on Jun 2024
      N’swakamok Indigenous Friendship CentreAssociated with Jennifer Guignard