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Samuel Gilchrist

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  • About me

    Gwekwaadziwin Miikan Executive Director

  • Education

    • Everest College-Sudbury

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      Addictions and Community Service Worker Graduate

    • Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne

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      Indigenous Social Work Social Work Graduate

    • Wilfrid Laurier University

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Aboriginal Field of Study

      The first Master of Social Work program in Canada rooted in a wholistic Indigenous world view and contemporary social work practice. The goal is to develop social work practitioners who demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the history, traditions and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Canada. This unique program includes the use of Indigenous elders, a traditional circle process, and Indigenous ceremonies.

  • Experience

    • Kinoondidaa'Gamig Treatment Home

      Mar 2012 - Nov 2012

      Manage a co-ed youth treatment home for those aged 12-18 counselling of youth aged 12-18

      • Program Co-Manager

        Sept 2012 - Nov 2012

      • Clinician

        Mar 2012 - Sept 2012

    • M'Chigeeng First Nation

      Jan 2013 - May 2014
      Alternatives Program Worker

      Addictions counselling, prevention, group facilitation, one on one counselling, treatment referrals, program development

    • Monarch Recovery Services - Formerly Rockhaven

      May 2013 - Jun 2015
      Men's Programs Supervisor

      Develop and implement Addictions programming to Males 16+ in a residential Setting. Managing a diverse staff within a residential environment with multiple locations. collaborating within committee work and community development.

    • Canadore College

      Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
      Professor

      Professor in the Mental Health and Addictions Worker program. Facilitating the Interviewing skills class.

    • United Chiefs and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising

      Jun 2015 - Jan 2024

      - To act as the Executive Director under the direction of the Board of Gwekwaadziwin .- To oversee the supervision of Gwekwaadziwin staff and the programs of the organization.- To advocate for and implement the full Vision for the Gwekwaadziwin Miikan Program - Developing an Indigenous model for residential Mental Health and Addiction Treatment for individuals aged 13-30.- Advocating for funding at a Provincial and Federal level for both operational and capital funding- Creating partnerships at both a local and provincial level for implementation and support of the program- Administration and Management of the program

      • Gwekwaadziwin Executive Director

        Aug 2017 - Jan 2024

      • Gwekwaadziwin - Project Manager

        Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

    • Gwekwaadziwin Miikan

      Aug 2017 - now
      Executive Director

    • Cambrian College

      Aug 2020 - Sept 2022
      Professor

      Professor and Coordinator - Addictions and Mental Health - Graduate Certificate Program

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayak - basic canoeing instructor level 1-4

      Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayak
      Apr 2018

    • Grief Edu-Therapy Specialist

      Grief Edu-Therapy
      Mar 2014

    • Registered Social Worker

      Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
      Jan 2016