The Foundation of “Who We Are”
Seven-Spans-Thick Teachings
Haudenosaunee
• Kahretsya:ron (Words of Encouragement)
• Kanikonri:io (Good Mind)
• Kasahsten:sera (Strength)
• Kanoronkwa:sra (Great Love Among Us)
• Senitweho:ten (Spirituality)
• Awenho:ten (Kind, Caring Words that Support and Nurture)
• Ohtennita:onsra (Compassion)
Seven Grandfather Teachings
Anishinaabe
• Nbwaakaawin (Wisdom)
• Debwewin (Truth)
• Aakidehewin (Courage)
• Zaagidwin (Love)
• Gwekwaadziwin (Honesty)
• Mnaandendmowin (Respect)
• Dbaadendziwin (Humility)
Our staff
Board of Directors

Constance McKnight
President of the Board of Directors

Dr. Agnes Coutinho, PhD, R.Kin.
Assistant Program Head, University of Guelph-Humber & Board Director/Past Chair at National Aboriginal Diabetes Association (NADA) and IDHC Vice President

Stephanie Peplinskie
Union of Ontario Indians, North Bay, long-standing IDHC Secretary/Treasurer

Isadore Day
CEO at Bimaadzwin, former Ontario Regional Chief and IDHC Director

Cindy Hunt
Director, Primary Health Care Team at Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority and IDHC Director

Carol Taylor
Long-standing IDHC Director and former IDHC President

Robert Tenneriello, RD, BScNU
Senior Manager at Indigenous Services Canada in Ottawa and IDHC Director
Elders

Allan Jamieson Sr.
Elder
