Meet The Team
Theron Black
President
Theron has an Addictions and Mental Health Counselling Degree, a Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work Degree, and a Master of Education Degree in Educational Research through the University of Calgary. Theron currently facilitates cultural arts and healing workshops. Theron is a respected member of the Kainai First Nations (Blood Reserve) and an advocate for his people. He is passionate about speaking about issues faced by Indigenous people and supporting the change that needs to happen.
Tony Day Rider Delaney
Vice President
Tony is from the Blood Tribe. A council member with Blood Tribe Chief and Council. An advocate for Restorative Justice. Last but not least an Emcee for many events including Powwows, Conferences, Banquets, and Community Bingo.
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Cindy Black
Board Member
Cindy has a Bachelor of Arts in Native American Studies, an Indigenous Bachelor of Social Work Degree, and a Master of Education Degree in Educational Research through the University of Calgary. Cindy is currently working at the University of Lethbridge as a Senior Research Assistant. She is Ojibway from Peguis, Manitoba but is married into the Blood Tribe. Cindy is passionate about education and hopes to continue furthering her education and pursue her PHD next.
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Lisa Sowinski
Board Member
Lisa is a First Nations, Métis and Inuit (FMNI) Liaison Worker serving all schools in the Horizon School Division. It is her passion to help families and students through job fairs, conferences and personal coaching on career futures. She uses hands-on creative projects
like dream catchers, feather weaving, bannock making, and stitching to help others build
self-confidence.
Heather Brantner
Secretary
Growing up in Southern Alberta I feel a deep connection and respect to our Indigenous community, elders and friends. It is with honour that I work alongside the board and our community to strengthen relationships and work towards reconciliation.
Natalie de Bruin
Treasurer
Natalie is a British Canadian settler, who has called Sikoohkotoki home for the last 20 or so years. Natalie completed her graduate degrees (in Neuroscience) at the University of Lethbridge before starting work as an instructor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Away from teaching Natalie loves to spend time traveling, being active, and volunteering with her family.