Our Board Members

Corinne is a proud Cree Métis woman (Dog Rib Rae, Treaty 11), originally from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. For the past 17 years, she has felt blessed to live and work on Treaty 7 territory. Passionate about Indigenous awareness and advocacy, Corinne serves as Chair of the Pokaiks Reconciliation Society, Co-Lead of Cenovus’ Indigenous Employee Network, an IndigeSTEAM board member, and a Kairos Blanket Exercise (KBE) facilitator.  She holds a Master of Science degree and works as a Contractor Management Specialist, bringing over 20 years of Health & Safety experience in the oil & gas and mining industries. Corinne is an avid crafter and the proud owner of Métis Inspirations, a small business specializing in laser-etched bead boards and KBEs. She is a devoted mother to her son John and dog mom to Buddy.

Joyce is a member of the Kainai First Nation, which is part of the Blackfoot Confederacy. She teaches Blackfoot language and introduction to native studies at Lethbridge College. Sparked by a deep passion to keep the stories of the Blackfoot peoples alive and relevant, Us san gah gee/Joyce Marie Healy is driven to continue teaching Blackfoot culture and language as a post-secondary instructor and Indigenous relations consultant. Embracing her role as an emerging elder, she continues to learn from her elders to ensure the rich history, culture and language are maintained.

 Gwe', Ni'n Teluisi Wanda Rose. Tleyawi Stephenville, NL pasna wiki Mohkinsstsis. I am of French and Mi'kmaq heritage. Graduated from Dalhousie University as an Animal Health Technologist. Moved to Calgary 33 years ago from Halifax, NS.  Started with the City of Calgary 28 years ago as an Animal Health Tech and then worked as a supervisor for 311 and decided to stay for 21 yrs. I am now enjoying working with Arts & Culture with a great group of people. In my spare time I love spending time with my three teens, husband and 2 Siberian cats. I have been involved with non for profit organizations for a number of years building relationships.  I love travelling, camping, hiking, horseback riding and cycling.  I also travel to NL every year to be with my friends and family. My passion is to learn everything I can about the Indigenous world views and build relationships with my Mi'kmaw family and all Indigenous Peoples.  

Jessica was born and raised in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) on Treaty 7 territory. She is Cree-Métis and mixed settler with current family ties to the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement. Jessica is also a proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. Jessica brings a strong sense of identity and advocacy to her work and community. As a communications professional with over 12 years of experience, Jessica believes in the healing and transformative power of storytelling, and the importance of centering Indigenous voices. She is passionate about arts and culture, and in her spare time she beads and tufts. Jessica is a proud auntie to two brilliant young women — a role she takes very seriously. She is honoured to participate on the Pokaiks Reconciliation Society board and bring her whole self to supporting community healing and resiliency.

Denise Klengenberg-Bryan, known by her Inuinaqtun name Angasina, is a proud descendant of the Copper-Inuit from the northern community of Kugluktuk, Nunavut (formerly Copper Mine, NWT). She now resides in Calgary with her husband, Ken Bryan, the love of her life. 

Angasina was named by her grandfather after her great-grandmother from Alaska, a name that carries deep familial and cultural significance. Growing up on the land with her family, Denise spent weekends camping, hunting, fishing, and trapping. These experiences were enriched by the making of traditional clothing such as mukluks, seal fur mitts, parkas, and carry bags. Her family also prepared traditional foods like caribou, seal, arctic char, whitefish, and occasionally beluga whale. 

Denise's artistic talents were nurtured by watching her grandfather's drawings and carvings, as well as her grandmother's sewing. Today, she continues to honor her heritage by creating her own Inuit clothing, drawings, and paintings, keeping her culture alive and vibrant. 

IJun Seo (She/Her) is passionate about supporting youth wellbeing and mental health, a commitment reflected in both her personal journey and professional path. Currently a medical student at the University of Calgary, IJun previously worked as the Youth Program Coordinator at Distress Centre Calgary, where she supported youth through ConnecTeen, a confidential 24/7 crisis line. Born in South Korea, IJun immigrated to Turtle Island with her family at the age of 12. She grew up in Bassano, Alberta—just outside of Siksika. Today, she continues to learn with gratitude about the diverse cultures, traditions, and ceremonies of this land, alongside her fiancé, Darren.