Mnaamodzawin Health Services was officially established as a health authority by the United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin (UCCM) in 1996, through the signing of the first Health Transfer Agreement under the UCCM umbrella.

The vision of the Chiefs at that time was to assume control over health services to ensure they reflected the unique needs, traditions, and cultural values of the First Nations communities on Manitoulin Island. With the continued support of UCCM leadership, UCCM Health Services incorporated in 1999 and officially became known as Mnaamodzawin Health Services Inc.

Mnaamodzawin Health Services Inc. is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of two voting representatives from each partner First Nation, for a total of ten members. The Board includes an Executive Committee consisting of a President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer, who provide leadership and strategic guidance on behalf of their communities.

President, Kevin Mossip, Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
Vice-President, Elvis Mishibinijima, Sheguiandah First Nation
Secretary/Treasurer, Karen McGraw-Shokan, Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
Directors:
Chief Irene Kells, Zhiibaahaasing First Nation
Leona Nahwegahbow, Whitefish River First Nation
Jeff McGregor, Whitefish River First Nation
Andrew Aguonie, Sheguiandah First Nation
Deanna Sampson, Sheshegwaning First Nation
Marie McLeod, Sheshegwaning First Nation

MHS is governed by a President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer and Members that are elected from the First Nations that we are partnered with.

The Board of Directors hold monthly meetings at the Mnaamodzawin Health Services Inc. main office.

Senior Management

Craig Abotossaway, BSW, MSW, Executive Director – Telephone Ext. 263
Linda Kimewon, Finance Manager – Telephone Ext. 205
Rebecca Milne, Allied Health Manager/Human Resources Officer* – Telephone Ext.271
Tracy Tooley, Operations Manager – Telephone Ext. 214

Administration

Cathy Prenter, Receptionist – Telephone Ext. 200
Catherine Brown, Finance Assistant/Inventory Clerk*- Telephone Ext. 225

Nina Trudeau, Program Assistant– Telephone Ext. 230
Kellie Robinson, Digital Health/Privacy Officer – Telephone Ext. 221

Staff noted with * are dual roles that pertain to administration

Community Health Nurses

Lauren Dewar, BScN, RN, Clinical Team Lead Transitions – Telephone Ext. 208
Kathleen Taylor, BScN, RN, NSWOC, Clinical Team Lead Home Care – Telephone Ext. 229
Lisa Madahbee, RPN, Community Health Nurse
Dione Gordon, BScN, RN, Community Health Nurse
Cherise Opolko, RN, Community Health Nurse
Grace Shawanda, RN,  Community Health Nurse
Cynthia Paquette, RN. Community Health Nurse
Shelby Hester, RN, Community Health Nurse
Selena Wahsquonaikezhik, RPN, Community Health Nurse
Willow Corbiere. RPN, Community Health Nurse

Diabetes Health Promotion Program

Denise Graham, Diabetes Health Promotion Coordinator – Telephone Ext. 212

Healthy Family Support Program

Donna Gammie, Healthy Family Support Coordinator– Telephone Ext. 202
Viktoria Vernarsky-Dankova, Healthy Family Support Coordinator– Telephone Ext. 213

Sex and Gender Diversity Program

Leslie Tipper, 2SLGBTQ+ Program Coordinator

Homecare: Personal Support Workers

Jennifer Contant, Personal Support Worker
Kelly Manitowabi, Personal Support Worker
Lindsay Owl, Personal Support Worker
Serge Krieger, Personal Support Worker
Veronica Recollet, Personal Support Worker
Deserea Harrington, Personal Support Worker
Zareh Oshagan , Personal Support Worker
Hailey Lovelace, Personal Support Worker

Mental Health Department

Paul McDonald, RSW, Team Lead Mental Health Clinician – Telephone Ext. 234
Jacquie Allen, RP, Mental Health Clinician – Telephone Ext. 269
Ken Lander, RSW, Mental Health Clinician – Telephone Ext. 239
Desiree Bertrand, Mental Health Clinician – Telephone Ext.126
Heather MacDonald, Mental Health Clinician – Telephone 519-617-0047
Kim Weber, Mental Health Clinician
Anne-Julie (AJ) Lozeau, Mental Health Clinician

Meals on Wheels Department

Angel Martinez, Meals on Wheels Caterer – Telephone Ext. 258
Simon de Sousa, Meals on Wheels Caterer – Telephone Ext. 258

Custodial

Mark MacDonald

Visiting Healthcare Professionals and Traditional Healers

Dr. Koka, Adult Psychiatry
Dr. Sanchez, Child Psychiatry
Dr. Tara Clapp, ND
Nathalie Fert
Doreen South
Arrole Lawrence
Ken Kakeeway
Brett Abotossaway

FORMAL AGM