Organizing Committee

Meet the dedicated minds behind the Healing the Land Conference organizing committee.  Together we strive to create opportunities to promote Indigenous land stewardship and restoration practices within Treaty 8 territory.

Naomi Owens-Beek

Saulteau First Nations, Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection Manager


Teena Demeulemeester

Saulteau First Nations, Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection Assistant Manager


Sandra Alexander

Saulteau First Nations, Treaty Rights and Environmental Protection Executive Assistant


Caitlin Vince

Saulteau First Nations, Communications Coordinator


Sarah Canning

Mistahiya Development Corporation, Manager of Human Resources


Alycia Aird

ASKI Reclamation LP., General Manager


Dr. Andrea Kennedy

Bridgeway Consulting Inc., Director


Sarah Forbes

Newlatitudes Spatial Solutions Ltd., Director


Ellen McAvany

District of Chetwynd, Economic Development Office/Parks Manager