Tristan A. Nugent

Experience

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  Tyendinaga Fitness Resource Centre

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Gym Receptionist/Attendant

  Designed fitness programs, ensured safe, clean facilities and equipment; customer service, issuing of new memberships; demonstrate how machines operated, administrative work as required

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  Briar Fox Golf & Country Club

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Pro Shop Management & Bartender

  Pro shop employee: generated employee schedule, booked tee times, tournaments, and generated league schedules; bartending often; maintenance work around the course when needed

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  Tyendinaga Justice Circle

  May 2018 - Sept 2018

  Research Director

  Completed a research project unearthing culturally-based, Haudenosaunee principles of justice and focusing on its application to a modern-day responsive restorative justice system.

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  Trent University

  Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

  Indigenous Student Ambassador - First Peoples House of Learning

  Indigenous Student Ambassador; created workshops, assisted in emails, social media campaigns, and calling campaigns assisting in application processes, lead tours for open houses around campus.

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  Trent University

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  Model & Educator

  Breaking Down Stereotypes is a photo-based community art project from First Peoples House of Learning of Trent University that features various students raising and refuting commonly encountered racist comments, racial micro-aggressions, and misconceptions about Indigenous Peoples.

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  AIAI

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  Political Office Policy Advisor

  Gather, analyze, review, and report data related to government initiatives, legislation, and policies to advise the AIAI Executive and Chiefs Council of any potential impacts relating to AIAI Member Nation communities

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  Onkwehón:we Consulting

  Nov 2021 - now

  Head Facilitator - Lead Presenter
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  Spark Lifecare

  Aug 2022 - now

  Indigenous Peoples Care Specialist

  Delivers Indigenous awareness and interactive educational training workshops to the Spark Lifecare team. Provide answers to any questions or concerns staff have regarding Indigenous or marginalized groups.

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  National Association of Friendship Centres | Association nationale des Centres d'amitié

  Jan 2023 - now

  Government Relations Coordinator

  • Develop and implement issue-specific advocacy plans that support NAF's strategic plan• Keep abreast of the strategic direction of the government, including parliamentary committees, and key departments• Monitor House of Commons, Senate, and departmental activities, such as bills, motions, studies, and consultations that directly affect the priorities of NAFC and the Friendship Centre Movement• Draft testimonies, support letters, position papers, briefs, speaking points, and other content on an as-needed basis to advance legislative and political priorities• Ensure consistency and clarity throughout all government relations activities and messaging• Collaborate with partners, stakeholders, and colleagues on opportunities and engagements• Ensure that NAFC is in compliance with the Lobbyist Registration Act• Manage and maintain an effective working relationship with stakeholders, namely the Friendship Centre Movement to advance projects and programs. Show less