This directory complements the organizational charts as it allows people to get names, positions, phone numbers, email addresses and job descriptions. You will save time and get an even higher quality customer service experience by sending your inquiries to the right branch of the organization immediately.
Click on the department of your interest to find out the names of the members of its team.
- Reception
- Chief Executive Councillor
- Executive Director
- Community Services
- Child and Family Wellness
- Capital Projects and Infrastructure
- Lands and Natural Resources
- Finance
- Human Resources and General Services
- Communications
- Legal and Administrative Services
- Projects and Economic Development
Reception
Anacla Government Office, 170 Nookemus Rd, Anacla, BC, V0R 1B0
Phone: 1.888.644.4555 / 250.728.3414
Fax: 250.728.1222
Email: click here
Port Alberni Government Office, 4644 Adelaide Street, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 6N4 (mailing)
Phone: 250.723.0100
Fax: 250.723.4646
Email: click here
Chief Executive Councillor
Sayaač̓atḥ John Jack Executive Chief Councillor The Chief Councillor is the Chief Executive of Government, a member of the Legislature, and a member and chair of Executive Council. He has the authority and responsibility for all duties and functions laid out in Huu-ay-aht Legislation. Phone: 250-723-0100
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Executive Director
Karen Haugen Executive Director The Executive Director is responsible for the operations of Huu-ay-aht First Nation. The executive director receives direction from Executive Chief Councillor and Executive Council. Phone: 250-723-0100
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Community Services
Coral Johnson Director of Community Services The Director of Community Services is responsible for Community Services programming, social development, education, training and employment programming, daycares and community events. Phone: 250-723-0100 Vacant Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Brent Ronning Education, Training, and Employment Manager Manages Huu-ay-aht First Nations education, training, and employment preparedness programs and initiatives. Oversees collaborations and relationships with colleges, universities, training institutions, and school districts, and works directly with Huu-ay-aht students in post-secondary education, trades programs, and Adult Basic Education. Phone: 250-723-0100 Vanessa Sabbas Education Coordinator Supports the Education, Training, and Employment Manager on education initiatives for Huu-ay-aht youth and citizens, supports the administration of Huu-ay-aht’s education programs, collaborates with School District 70 (Pacific Rim) and the Indigenous Education team for the success of our Huu-ay-aht students. Provides outreach to Huu-ay-aht students, wherever they may attend school, and works with school administrators and education teams to identify the supports that students may require for success, and supports educators at the Bamfield Community School with incorporating Huu-ay-aht language and cultural lessons within the curriculum. Phone: 250-723-0100 Kristen Young Social Services Manager The Manager of Social Services provides management and promotion of the prevention, health, and social services programs. The Manager of Social Services also oversees the Community Health Administrator and the Youth Program Administrator.
Kimberly Nookemus Community Health Administrator Coordinates wellness programs and medical patient travel for Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Vacant Youth Program Administrator
Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Vacant Youth Worker Works with the youth programs such as after-school recreation and the homework club. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Jay Watley Anacla School Bus Driver Drives the Anacla school bus. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 |
Community Services: Paawats
Plans and prepares early childhood education activities for Paawats Port Alberni in order to support early childhood development.
Phone: 250-723-0898
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Plans and prepares early childhood education activities to support early childhood development.
Phone: 250-728-3083
Contact form below:
Plans and prepares activities for children which support early childhood development at Pawaats Anacla. Takes children on field trips and community outings.
Phone: 250-728-3083
Assists in planning and preparing activities for children which support early childhood development at Pawaats Port Alberni. Assists in taking children on field trips and community outings.
Phone: 250-723-0898
Plans and prepares activities for children which support early childhood development at Pawaats Port Alberni. Takes children on field trips and community outings.
Phone: 250-723-0898
Contact form below:
Child and Family Wellness
Shannon Zimmerman Director of Child and Family Wellness The Director of Child and Family Wellness is responsible for child and family wellness programming and policy implementation. Phone: 250-723-0100 Christine Pearson Protection and Family Support Team Lead The Protection and Family Support Liaison work to engage proactive planning and support for Huu-ay-aht families. The Protection and Family Support Liaison also promote child and family wellness through advocacy, direct support, and program activities. Phone: 250-723-0100 Kerry-Ann Collinge Protection and Family Support Worker The Protection and Family Support Liaison work to engage proactive planning and support for Huu-ay-aht families. The Protection and Family Support Liaison also promote child and family wellness through advocacy, direct support, and program activities. Phone: 250-723-0100 Jennifer Hastings Protection and Family Support Liaison The Protection and Family Support Liaison work to engage proactive planning and support for Huu-ay-aht families. The Protection and Family Support Liaison also promote child and family wellness through advocacy, direct support, and program activities. Phone: 250-723-0100 Petra Barnfield Protection and Family Support Liaison The Protection and Family Support Liaison work to engage proactive planning and support for Huu-ay-aht families. The Protection and Family Support Liaison also promote child and family wellness through advocacy, direct support, and program activities. Phone: 250-723-0100 Rena Johnson Clinical Counsellor Provides clinical counselling support for Huu-ay-aht citizens. Phone: 250-723-0100
Cory Howard Sr. Cultural Wellness Administrator The Cultural Wellness Coordinator provides cultural healing through ceremonies and protocols. Provides cultural support, history through song, and culture nights. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Melissa Edwards Cultural Wellness Worker The Cultural Wellness Worker is responsible to promote, enhance, and teach Huu-ay-aht citizens, persons caring for Huu-ay-aht children and administer cultural knowledge, protocols, history, practices, and rituals. They will also ensure children and youth in care have regular access to culture. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 |
Capital Projects and Infrastructure
Charlie Clappis Director of Infrastructure and Capital Projects Manages the day-to-day of the Infrastructure and Capital Projects Department and oversees the effective management of the program's resources to support Huu-ay-aht First Nations strategic plan. Phone: 1-888-644-4555
David Powell Information and Technology Specialist Responsible for installation and maintenance of technology systems with Huu-ay-aht Government offices. Oversees network administration and database management. Phone: 250-723-0100 Danielle Tramer Infrastructure and Capital Projects Coordinator Responsible for coordinating the work delegated from the Director of Capital and Infrastructure and other managers. Phone: 250-723-0100 Wilfred Dennis Maintenance Technician and Water Operator Maintenence and upkeep of facilities and infrastructure. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Kurt Kranz Maintenance and Asset Manager Manages maintenance on Huu-ay-aht First Nations office buildings and vehicles Keenan Jules Building Service Worker Port Alberni Government Office Provides building services to the Port Alberni Government Offices. Phone: 250-723-0100 Cole Giroux Public Works Supervisor The Public Works Supervisor oversees and supervises the Public Works Division, as well as direct and supervises maintenance and water technicians and wastewater operator. 1-888-644-4555 Duane Nookemis Jr. Maintenance and Asset Technician Provides facilities and maintenance work for the grounds. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Vacant Capital Projects Manager |
Lands and Natural Resources
Rita Johnson Director of Lands and Natural Resources Director of Lands and Natural Resources leads Lands and Natural Resource Department. Oversees land use and development, issues permits, administers Huu-ay-aht lands registry. Phone: 250-723-0100 Christine Gruman Natural Resources Specialist Manages the natural resources team to manage resources within Huu-ay-aht First Nations territories. managing fish, timber, and other natural resource found within Huu-ay-aht territory.
Amelia Vos Natural Resource Operations Manager Works as part of the lands team to ensure conservation and protection of Huu-ay-aht territory. Works in the field to gather air, water, and soil samples for various purposes. Coordinates food-fish program. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Stephen Smith Wildlife and Non-Timber Forest Products Coordinator Wildlife and NTFP technician acts as a contact for forestry referrals, timber harvest development, and proposed road development. Also responsible for timber surveys for cultural and archeological activities. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Daniel Zayonc Lands and Resources Associate Assists the Lands and resource team by contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of lands and resource management and harvesting systems including processes, tools, and policies to support implementation of the Maa-nulth Treaty and Huu-ay-aht’s strategic plan.
Cliff Nookemus Fisheries Technician Natural Resource Technicians work to support the Huu-ay-aht First Nations natural resources team. Assists in watershed renewal, salmon estimation, works with NTFP coordinator on cultural assessments of the proposed timber harvest area. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Tom Joe Natural Resources Technician Natural Resource Technicians work to support the Huu-ay-aht First Nations natural resources team. Assists in watershed renewal, salmon estimation, works with NTFP coordinator on cultural assessments of the proposed timber harvest area. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Nicole McCallion Lands & Natural Resources Coordinator Assists the Lands and Natural Resources team by issuing permits and licenses relating to lands and natural resources within Huu-ay-aht territory. Helps to facilitate the use of treaty harvesting rights and responsibilities for Huu-ay-aht citizens. Phone: 250-723-0100 Scott Cheyne Fisheries Field Supervisor 1-888-644-4555 Tyra Fabrick Lands and Natural Resources Technician Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Carter Burtlake Marine Monitoring Coordinator Phone: 1-888-644-4555 |
Finance
Raja Narayanan Chief Financial Officer The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the management of the Finance Department and all financial aspects of the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Government. Phone: 250-723-0100 Colleen Stephens Finance Manager Manages the Finance Department. Oversees the payroll clerks and finance clerks. Phone: 250-723-0100 Eileen Ursel Payroll & Benefits Clerk The Payroll & Benefits Clerk is accountable for supporting the control systems necessary to ensure the effective adminsitration of HFN payroll & benefits. Phone: 250-723-0100 Julie Strachan Finance Clerk Port Alberni Government Office Finance clerks are responsible for maintaining and accounting for expenses and transactions for Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Phone: 250-723-0100 Sandra Young Finance Clerk Anacla Government Office Finance clerks are responsible for maintaining and accounting for expenses and transactions for Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Phone: 250-728-3414 |
Human Resources and General Services
Marleen Nookemus Human Resources and Office Manager Develops and implements Human Resources policies, systems, and processes. Ensures Human Resources policies align with Huu-ay-aht First Nations values and strategies. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Vacant Human Resources Coordinator The Human Resource Coordinator provides administrative and functional support to the Human Resource/Office Manager on all aspects of Huu-ay-aht human resources programs and services. Phone: 250-723-0100 Nicole Otte Executive Coordinator and Administrative Manager Provides administrative support for Executive Director and Council. Janet Kunstmann Senior Executive Coordinator The Senior Executive Coordinator works with Executive Council to provide senior organizational and administrative support. Phone: 250-723-0100 Falicia Dennis Anacla Administrative Support Worker Anacla Administrative Support Worker is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Anacla Government offices. Responsible for phone and reception, sending and receiving faxes. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 Beverly Jack Port Alberni Administrative Support Worker Port Alberni Administrative Support Worker is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Port Alberni Government office. Responsible for phone and reception, sending and receiving faxes. Phone: 250-723-0100 Charlene Nookemus Building Services Worker Provides building services to the Anacla Government Office. Phone: 1-888-644-4555 |
Communications
Amanda-Lee Cunningham Communications Manager The Communications Manager is responsible for facilitating communications between Phone: 250-723-0100 Kiara Collinge Communications Assistant Communications Assistant is responsible for the implementation of communications plans and strategies as directed by the Communications Manager. Phone: 250-723-0100 Vacant Communications Liaison The Communications Liaison role is to provide support to the Communications Department and to engage and stimulate interest in Huu-ay-aht community over different geographical areas. Work collaboratively to enhance communications between the Huu-ay-aht First Nations Government, Administration, Development Corporation, and the Huu-ay-aht citizens. Phone: 250-723-0100 Kae-Lynn Johnson Special Project Liaison Coordinator The Special Project Liaison Coordinator will work closely with the Nationhood Advisory Committee to help in community engagement, liaison between the administration and the committee, support arranging all meetings and gatherings, and assist the communications department. Phone: 250-723-0100 |
Legal and Administrative Services
Coraleah Bauer Law Clerk Huu-ay-aht Law Clerk is responsible for the administration of Huu-ay-aht elections, freedom of information requests records management and, drafting and filing of motions for the executive council, as well as IRA and citizenship registration. Cell: 250-731-7246 Alexis Young Deputy Law Clerk Responsible for the management of records and files for Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Responsible for note taking and minutes of Executive Council meetings. Phone: 250-723-0100 Jordan Young Records Management Records Management Clerk is responsible for managing and maintaining all Huu-ay-aht records as prescribed in Huu-ay-aht laws and regulations. Works with the Law Clerk on record-related and other projects. Phone: 250-723-0100 James Delorme Treaty Senior Advisor Treaty Senior Advisor is responsible for day-to-day guidance, support, and advice on implementing the Maa-nulth Modern Treaty Agreements. Phone: 250-723-0100 |
Projects and Economic Development
Piyush Pushkarna Economic Development Officer The Economic Development Officer is responsible for identifying and developing economic development projects including liaising with industry and business stakeholders. Additionally, the EDO is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining Huu-ay-aht project management system. Phone: 250-723-0100 Cheryl Eardley Economic Development Manager The Economic Development Manager leads research efforts, coordinates meetings, and manages documentation for committees and the Board of Directors. Responsibilities include supporting the Economic Development Committee, handling inquiries, managing travel arrangements, building business relationships, and assisting with various economic duties and entrepreneurial training initiatives. Phone: 250-723-0100 Kimmie MacDonald Events & Promotions Coordinator Coordinates and manages events & promotions for Huu-ay-aht Government and Administration, and responsible for bookings and maintenance of the House of Huu-ay-aht. Phone: 250-723-0100 Sheila Charles Events Coordinator On Leave Coordinates and manages events for Huu-ay-aht Government and Administration. Phone: 250-723-0100 Jim Lee Strategic Planner Provides strategic planning services and advice for Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Phone: 250-723-0100 |