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

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Constance McKnight

President of the Board of Directors
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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
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Stephanie Peplinskie

Union of Ontario Indians, North Bay, long-standing IDHC Secretary/Treasurer
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Isadore Day

CEO at Bimaadzwin, former Ontario Regional Chief and IDHC Director
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Cindy Hunt

Director, Primary Health Care Team at Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority and IDHC Director
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Carol Taylor

Long-standing IDHC Director and former IDHC President
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Robert Tenneriello, RD, BScNU

Senior Manager at Indigenous Services Canada in Ottawa and IDHC Director

Elders

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Allan Jamieson Sr.

Elder
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Renée Thomas-Hill

Elder
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