Social Services

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg will have consistent, diverse and quality social services programming that will support the community in its goal of being a Nation free from abuse and where membership can develop to their full potential as human and spiritual beings.

Client Services Booklet November 2023

Services Provided


Staff Listing


Social Services Director
Simone Desmoulin

Executive Assistant
Julia Michano

Family Wellbeing Coordinator
Shannon Courchene

Recreation Coordinator
Samantha Kelly

Mental Health Worker
Vacant

Elders Worker
Jodi Desmoulin

Youth Mental Health Worker
Marissa Desmoulin

Addictions Worker
Donalda Gagne

Band Representative Program Manager
Virginia Courchene

Intake/Reception
Sharon Desmoulin

Band Representative
Vacant

Band Representative
Vacant

Band Representative – Thunder Bay
Carrie Sutherland

Band Representative – Thunder Bay
Todd Genno

Prevention Worker
Dancia Gagne

NE Mental Wellness and Crisis Team Manager
Carly Gingras

NE Mental Wellness and Crisis Team Counsellor
Jill Desmoulin