About the Anishinaabek Wiidosendiwak Organization

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 HIFN 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

Hello,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to Henvey Inlet First Nation. My name is Amber Martin and I have taken on the role of Prevention worker as of May 25^th 2026. I have spent the last 10 years working in health care and have recently completed the Specialized Indigenous Social Services diploma at Cambrian College.

I have lived in French River my whole life, enjoying long road trips and a love for nature and animals.  I am looking forward to meeting and working with the Henvey Inlet community, creating accessible care and improving health and wellness.

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.

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.

Originally hailing from beautiful Leduc, Alberta, Ivy made the long journey east before officially joining the Band Representative Team in July 2025. Since then, she has taken her role very seriously—or at least as seriously as a Pomsky can.

More than just a dog, Ivy is a daily reminder that work doesn’t always have to feel like work. In an office where important decisions are made and busy schedules are the norm, Ivy has mastered the art of lightening the mood. Whether she’s making her rounds through the offices, conducting surprise wellness checks, or ensuring staff remain available to meet her immediate treat-related needs, Ivy is always hard at work.

Known for her playful spirit and endless charm, Ivy has a unique ability to bring out the inner child in everyone she meets. She has a knack for turning stressful days into better ones, often offering encouragement through a wagging tail, a gentle nudge, or her signature “I’m clearly starving” expression—even moments after finishing a snack.

Ivy can often be found attending Anishinabek Wiidosendowak events, where she enthusiastically takes on her community outreach responsibilities. Her specialties include making new friends, accepting compliments, posing for photos, and spreading joy wherever she goes.

While some team members work for paycheques, Ivy works exclusively for treats. In fact, anyone who has ever met her knows she is one of the hardest-working treat negotiators in the organization. Her dedication to securing snacks, affection, and smiles from staff remains unmatched.

Sweet, playful, and impossible not to love, Ivy reminds us every day that sometimes the most important job is simply making people smile.