About the Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Organization

Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak walks beside our community and families, offering care, guidance, and support rooted in Anishinaabe teachings. Together, we’re building a future where every child grows strong in culture and belonging.

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Our Mission

HIFN is creating a child and family wellbeing system that focuses on children’s safety, identity, and cultural connection. Our mission is to ensure that families are supported in ways that reflect Anishinaabe values and teachings with community guidance. Through prevention and family-focused programming, we aim to empower parents and caregivers, strengthen community bonds, and restore HIFN’s power to control its own processes around child and family wellbeing. By grounding child and family services in culture, language, and tradition, we are building a system where children grow up safe, loved, and connected, and where families have guidance and support at every stage.

Our Leadership
What We Offer
Our Team & Partners

Our Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is currently being selected.

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What We Offer

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Family-focused and culturally appropriate prevention supports.

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Advocacy and support for children and families involved with child wellbeing.

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Culturally grounded programming that strengthens Anishinaabe identity.

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Guidance and connection to community resources.

Explore Our Programs

Our programs are designed to help families at every stage while honouring Anishinaabe culture and teachings. Families can access guidance, support, and services tailored to their needs.

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The Anishinaabek
Wiidosendiwak Team

HIFN’s Band Representative Program staff are the foundation of the future organization.

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    Kerri-Lynn Campbell

    Band Representative Lead

    Kerri is a member of Henvey Inlet First Nation.
    Kerri holds over 14 years experience in Indigenous child welfare. Helping advocate and support for families of Henvey Inlet First Nation on and off reserve as they navigate through mainstream child welfare agencies.
    Kerri has helped spearhead HIFN start the exciting process of reclaiming inherent jurisdiction and taking control of their own child and family services for all HIFN members.
    When Kerri is not working, she enjoys travelling, going to concerts with her daughter, and spending time at home with her fur babies.

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    Kara Newton

    Band Representative and Jordan’s Principle Navigator

    Kara has proudly served the Henvey Inlet First Nation community for 19 years, with 14 of those years spent working closely with the Band Representative Lead. As Jordan’s Principle Band Representative, she is passionate about ensuring that Henvey Inlet children and families receive the care and support they deserve. Kara’s work is driven by love for the community and the belief that future generations should grow and prosper without relying on non-Indigenous systems. Her dedication reflects a deep commitment to cultural strength, family wellness, and building a brighter future for all Henvey Inlet members.

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    Eric Martin

    Band Representative

    Greetings,
    I would like to introduce myself as a Henvey Inlet First Nation Band Representative. I have worked in the helping field for the last 17 years in education, social and community development. My experience ranges from being a social worker, teacher, and supervisor in various positions. Some of my pastimes are fishing, hunting and gardening. I spend much time with my family and enjoy doing activities with my three children and partner.
    It is an honour to work for your community and look forward to meeting you.

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    McKenzie Garon

    Band Representative

    Hi everyone! My name is McKenzie Garon, and I am a proud Band Representative for Henvey Inlet First Nation. My role is to support our children and families by making sure their voices are heard and their rights are protected. I am enthusiastic about helping our community members feel supported, connected, and empowered. Building trust and strong relationships is very important to me, and I strive to bring kindness, understanding, and care into every interaction. Outside of work, I enjoy spending my time in nature and appreciating the beauty of our land. I am truly honoured to be part of this community and to contribute to its growth and well-being.

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    Dale Xilon

    Band Representative

    My name is Dale Xilon, and I am happy to be working with and for the community members of Henvey Inlet First Nation. As a member here, I look forward to getting to know the community and learning more cultural teachings. I bring with me over 17 years of experience working in an indigenous organization, working with families and supporting children.

    I am a mom of 2 and grandmother of 2 as well, family is very important to me and my husband of over 20 years and we try or best to be active and involved in their lives as much as possible. In my spare time we like to hunt, fish and karaoke, I don’t claim to be good at any of these things but I enjoy them!

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    Sydney Cameron

    Access Worker

    Hi, I’m Sydney Cameron, and I work as the Community Access Worker here at Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak. My role here is to support both children and their families through culturally and family-centred services while also assisting and facilitating with family access visits, providing a safe environment, and with family programs. Along with this role is the opportunity to build trusting relationships while promoting families’ and children’s well-being. I’ve recently graduated from Laurentian University with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, along with a minor in Indigenous Studies. When I’m not in the office, I enjoy being in the kitchen either cooking or baking, spending time outdoors hunting and fishing, reading, or drawing!

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    Erin Campbell

    Band Representative Administrator

    My name is Erin Campbell and I have been the Band Representative Administrator for Anishinabek Wiidosendiwak (Henvey Inlet First Nation) since November 2022. I completed the Business Administration Course with a Diploma from Cambrian College over 15 years ago. Previous to working for Anishinabek Wiidosendiwak, I worked in the mental health field as an administrative assistant for over 5 years.

    My family have been members of Henvey Inlet First Nation for 15+ years and I am looking forward to the community receiving its inherent jurisdiction as well as its own law of governance as to child and family wellbeing.

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    Ashley Hodgson

    Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Project Coordinator

    Aanii,

    I am the Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Project Coordinator for Henvey Inlet First Nation with a focus on asserting jurisdiction over the care and protection of HIFN’s children and families. I utilize my background in Project Management, working closely with the community to develop child and family services law that reflects Anishinaabe values and traditions. When I am not in the office, you will find me hunting, camping or playing video games.

    Miigwetch.

Our Community Supports
and Partner Organizations

Future partners will provide complementary services, supporting HIFN in delivering culturally grounded child and family wellbeing programs.

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