Executive Director
Mnaamodzawin Health Services Inc.
Little Current, Ontario, Canada
Craig is an Anishnabe, from Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation. Craig has extensive experience in the Health sector, carrying a Masters of Social Work degree from Wilfred Laurier University, in which he specialized in Indigenous Health Practices and approaches to wellness. As a former Chief of his community, Craig brings to this position a strong understanding of community and individual needs of each of the member First Nations. As a member of the Anishnabek community, Craig has an extensive background in the cultural and ceremonial practices of the Anishnabe people, as a pipe carrier and traditional drummer, which is integrated into his work and role as Executive Director, for the tribal health office, Mnaamodzawin Health Services. Mnaamodzawin is a multi disciplinary health services agency, which services its member First Nation communities on Manitoulin Island, Ontario.
Craig is passionate about furthering the agenda of Indigegogy and bringing an understanding of the relevance of Indigenous Health Practice in a modern setting. Craig sits as a board member on the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, assisting in bringing forth the relevance of Indigenous Practice to future doctors in northern Ontario. Craig is an accomplished speaker, who brings a variety of experiences and knowledge to the Health sector.
Disclosure(s): I do not have a relationship with a for-profit and/or a not-for-profit organization to disclose