Danielle H. Morrison

Experience

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  Danielle H. Morrison Design + Photography

  Jan 2005 - now

  Owner

  - Provide excellent service by identifying client needs, product messaging, and consistent communication throughout all stages of design; - Develop customized design briefs and advise clients on targeted brand strategies; - Produce images and graphics that exceed client needs and expectations; - Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design.Skills: - Advanced proficiency in WordPress, Adobe CS5 and CS6, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator on Windows and MAC platforms; - Ability to prioritize multiple projects while still maintaining accuracy and an attention to detail; - Demonstrated high level of creativity and effective visual communications skills. Show less

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  Aboriginal Financial Officers Association

  Feb 2005 - Mar 2005

  Youth Consultant and Facilitator

  - Provide analysis and recommendations on projects pertaining to Aboriginal youth interests and issues; - Develop agenda for youth workshops building interpersonal and career skills; - Co-facilitate workshops in an effort to gather information on issues affecting Aboriginal youth; - Develop and implement youth survey for reports and future project planning.

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  Ne-Chee Friendship Centre

  Jul 2005 - Aug 2005

  Assistant UMAYC Youth Worker

  - Implement and supervise community-based, culturally-relevant and supportive programs and services to urban Aboriginal youth ages ten to eighteen years; - Actively and meaningfully involve youth in project development and delivery at all levels; - Assist Program Coordinator with client intake forms, quarterly reporting and database maintenance; - Track record all purchases, invoices, and program expenses into financial ledger and reporting template; - Engage support and involvement of experienced community service providers and Elders. Show less

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  National Association of Friendship Centres

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2008

  Urban Multi-purpose Aboriginal Youth Centre (UMAYC) Program Officer

  - Design and maintain UMAYC statistical database; - Maintain consistent communication with Provincial/Territorial Associations (PTAs); - Coordinate annual site monitors, meetings, and monthly phone conferences with PTA representatives; - Negotiate Contribution Agreement Terms and Conditions with funders to better suit the needs of youth program coordinators - Ensure timely submission of youth program reporting to relevant government departments; - Ensure statistical and financial reporting requirements are met on local, provincial and national levels. Show less

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  Indian Residential School Adjudication Secretariat

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Program Assistant, Group IAP

  - Coordinate the scheduling of and provide Group IAP information sessions and prepare associated documents to interested parties and communities;- Coordinate travel or events arrangements and prepare claims and invoices;- Provide technical information and guidance to Group Coordinators seeking funding for Group IAP;- Assess incoming proposals for any discrepancies and provide direction for revisions;- Provide recommendations to management on proposals for funding through Agreements;- Identify and suggest resolution to any issues hindering the delivery of funding and services to ultimate recipients. Show less

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  Assembly of First Nations

  May 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Major Achievements: spearheaded an environmental scan of the on-reserve institutional care component of the Assisted Living program to assess areas requiring policy change and resources; produced a video series and complimentary handbook promoting best practices in violence prevention;• Researched public policy and identified existing and emerging issues affecting social development, with focus on the Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)-funded Assisted Living and Family Violence Prevention programs;• Coordinated and facilitated meetings for program working groups, with AANDC and other stakeholders;• Active in' external' working' groups,' committees' and' gatherings' related' to First' Nations and social'development;• Produced briefing notes, presentations, policy updates, strategy documents, work plans, and proposals. Show less - Provided support services to potential claimants (application assistance/form filling) in the Independent Assessment Process (IAP) in a sensitive and culturally appropriate manner;• Generated a support network for potential IAP claimants and liaised on their behalf with government and non-government services (i.e. local health/cultural support programs, provincial law societies, Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat, Health Canada, Truth and Reconciliation Commission);• Fostered a better understanding of the IAP application process through community information sessions, and one-on-one exchanges and appointments;• Identified issues and made recommendations to improve delivery of support services to claimants. Show less

  • Policy Analyst, Social Development Secretariat

    Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Aboriginal Assistance Support Worker, Indian Residential Schools Unit

    May 2012 - Sept 2012
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  Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development

  Nov 2013 - May 2016

  Media Coordinator

  - Create and disseminate CAHRD's key messages via various communications tools and channels that engage, inform and inspire target audiences (i.e. press releases, articles, social media, multi-media, speaking notes, speeches, presentations, publications, etc.); - Establish, direct and implement CAHRD's social media strategy, in their active social channels of Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube; - Coordinate the consistent application of CAHRD's brand guidelines with internal and external stakeholders; - Contribute to various projects, which requires production of communications collateral (i.e. electronic, print, video, etc.). Show less

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  Royal Winnipeg Ballet

  Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Community and Cultural Engagement Coordinator

  • Liaise between the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and any stakeholders in the Indigenous community regarding the production Going Home Star;• Liaise with Indian Residential School Survivor groups to ensure priority seating for all scheduled shows;• Ensure Elders and Health Support Workers are present at each performance to guide and support audience members and Survivors;• Research and arrange for Indigenous drum groups, dance groups, and/or speakers to participate in ancillary activities surrounding each presentation of Going Home Star;• Research and advise on critical spiritual and/or territorial practice in each tour location;• Ensure information and networking opportunities within the Indigenous community are available to the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, including outreach activities in the community. Show less

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  University of Manitoba

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Research Assistant

  Research Assistant and Conference Planning Support for the Building Bridges Between Canada’s Indigenous and Newcomer Groups. The purpose of this event is to recognize and build on connections between Canada’s indigenous and newcomer groups in Winnipeg. Workshops are focused on cultivating ideas, identifying intersections and exploring opportunities for both collaboration and knowledge sharing. Duties:· Literature review of indigenous-newcomer research, collaborations and events· Identification of relevant workshop participants in Winnipeg and across Canada· Assist with conference organization and preparation Show less

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  Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General

  May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Aboriginal Law Summer Student

  The Ministry of the Attorney General’s Aboriginal Law Summer Program provides first and second year law students who are knowledgeable and experienced with Aboriginal communities and who have a demonstrated interest in Aboriginal law with an opportunity to work on Aboriginal law and policy issues. - Working in the Criminal Law division, acted as a Provincial Offences Act Crown Prosecutor for the North region (includes Kenora, Dryden, Ignace, Sioux Lookout, and Red Lake) - Completed legal research and prepared memorandums as required for Senior Crowns Show less

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  Public Interest Law Centre

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Summer Law Student

  • Conducted legal research and prepared memorandums for legal counsel;• Attended client meetings and prepared summarized notes;• Areas of research and participation: Indigenous legal traditions, National Energy Board hearings, access to justice, child welfare, customary care, indigenous legal services and legal aid.

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  Public Interest Law Centre

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

  Articling Student-At-Law

  • Prepare research and legal memorandums legal counsel;• Conduct intake interviews for public interest cases as well as Legal Aid Manitoba;• Act as on-call counsel and provide legal advice to persons in custody;• Carriage of residential tenancy board complaints from intake to hearing stage;• Areas of research and participation: human rights and charter violations, public utility board hearings, access to justice, child welfare, prisoner rights and indigenous legal traditions.

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  Cochrane Sinclair LLP

  Aug 2020 - now

  • Associate

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Associate

    Aug 2020 - now