Executive Director
Oversees all departments of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation administration.
Learn more →Departments and Agencies
The Apitipi Anicinapek Nation consists of various departments, which are as follows.
Government
Chief and Council
ChiefJune Black
Deputy ChiefChris Sackaney
CouncillorMarty Nadon
CouncillorBrian Tremblay
CouncillorTracy Nadon
CouncillorTina Lacourciere
Elder CouncillorMaurice J. Kistabish
Youth CouncillorAllison Paul
Staff
Administration
Executive DirectorJoshua Birimcombe
Human ResourcesCorinne Waters
Human Resources AssistantSara Macleod
Senior Finance OfficerCathy Michaud
IT managerSteven Ellison
Economic Development OfficerJason Wong
Director of Emergency ServicesBrian Tremblay
Health ManagerCindy Gagnon
Director of Social DevelopmentTina Lacourciere
Home ManagerGloria Cotrill
Director of Community DevelopmentLorelei Matthews
Public Works ManagerEdward Black
Director of MiningMaurice Kistabish
Director of EducationMargaret Edwards
Choose Life Director/Jordan’s PrincipleMarty Nadon
Communication & Marketing CoordinatorJade Forsythe
Programs & services
Departments
Links to each department's details.
Lands and Resources
The Lands and Resources Department of Apitipi Anicinapek Nation (AAN) is dedicated to the preservation and protection of our traditional territory.
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Education and Early Years
Wahgoshig First Nation Education Department focuses on the holistic learning of our children in our community.
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Economic Development
Economic Development facilitates and supports economic opportunities for Apitipi Anicinapek Nation.
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Finance
The ultimate purpose of finance is to maximize the value of Apitipi Anicinapek Nation Community through planning and implementing management procedures while balancing risk and sustainability.
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Health
The AAN Health Team provides comprehensive health care services and programming to meet the diverse needs of every AAN member.
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To honour and strengthen the voice of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation through open, inclusive, and culturally grounded communication that reflects our values, celebrates our identity, and empowers our membership across generations.
Learn more →Human Resources
The Human Services Department of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation envisions a diverse and inclusive workforce that evolves with the growing needs of our community.
Learn more →Culture
Our vision is the identity and preservation of the Abitibi Indians #70 in recognition of the history of its traditional roots by reclaiming their rightful responsibilities to the land.
Learn more →Housing and Community development
To ensure every community member has access to safe, affordable, and high-quality housing that supports well-being, dignity, and long-term community growth.
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Information Technology
The vision of the AAN I.T Services program is to Maintain Systems and Build up our structure for our internet and Computer Systems and home Internet services for Apitipi Anicinapek Nation members.
Learn more →Public Works
To ensure that we provide potable, safe drinking water to the community of Apitipi Anicinapek Nation.
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Emergency Services
This department was created in October 2021. The purpose for this is to create a unified encompassing emergency services.
Learn more →Choose Life and Jordans Principle
The Choose Life Program is dedicated to promoting the mental, emotional, and behavioural well-being of the youth within the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation (AAN).
Learn more →Recreation
Develops, organizes, and manages recreation programs and activities, such as sports, arts, and wellness, for a specific population or facility.
Learn more →Social Development
Social Development is about inspiring and improving the well-being of our members by investing in them and their experiences.
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Learn more →Child & Family Services
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