Providing Culturally
Appropriate Opportunities
For Education and Training

The creation of Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) has been made possible by assistance of funding from HRSDC. It is the objective of the Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services to be able to provide relevant training initiatives and create employment opportunities within its service area.

To access KKETS programs and services please complete the KKETS Universal Application Form. 

To Empower Individuals to take
Initiative for Change

To provide culturally appropriate opportunities for education, training and employment by providing professional advisory, support services, relevant systems and programs to empower individuals to take initiative for change in their own lives.

KKETS services the Matawa communities of Aroland, Constance Lake, Eabametoong, Ginoogaming, Marten Falls, Neskantaga, Nibinamik, Webequie and Long Lake #58 First Nations. 
KKETS

Staff Directory

Admin & Finance
ISETS
Mawachintoon
Anishnabe Miijim
KAEP
Wah-ka-ih-kun Mamo Anokiwin
Driver Training Program
Other Programs

Administration

  • Executive Director - David Neegan
  • Executive Assistant - Ila Beaver
  • Admin Assistant/Reception - Jessica Sutherland
  • Strategic Planner - Tara Ingram
  • E-Learning Coordinator/Reception - Jacqueline Gagnon
  • Janitor - Xavier Neegan

Finance 

  • Funding Accountability Officer - Tabitha Jourdain
  • Finance Officer - Glen Achneepineskum
  • Finance Officer - Shawntae Sutherland

KKETS Reception: 807-768-4470; Cell: 807-633-6540; Email: [email protected]

523 Algoma St. North Thunder Bay ON P7A 5C2

Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Strategy - ISETS

  • Manager - Roxann Shapwaykeesic
  • Intake and Referral Officer - Daven Linklater
  • ECC Program Officer - Angela Sofea
  • Employment Counsellor - Vacant

Employment Community Coordinators (ECC’s)

  • Aroland - Robinson Meshake
  • Constance Lake - Stephen Peltonen
  • Eabametoong - Ricky Ostamas
  • Ginoogaming - Jessie Waboose
  • Marten Falls - Chris Moonias
  • Neskantaga - Roberta Meeseetawageesic
  • Nibinamik - Mariah Wabasse
  • Webequie - Travis Spence
  • Long Lake #58 - George Muckaday

KKETS Reception: 807-768-4470; Cell: 807-633-6540; Email: [email protected]
523 Algoma St. North Thunder Bay ON P7A 5C2

Mawachintoon Anishnabe Miijim
(formerly Harvester Support)

  • Director of M.A.M – Tracey Willoughby
  • Cultural and Language Manager - Jade Willoughby
  • Partnership Development Coordinator – Odysseus Lachinette
  • Miijim Capacity Coordinator/Mijim Worker Aroland – John Gagnon
  • Miijim Community Researcher - Tahshiina Cheechoo
  • Land Base Coordinator – Daren Sakanee
  • Miijim Land Base Assistant - Kahla Campbell
  • Land Base Cultural Advisor – Tom Lachinette
  • Harvesters Support Intern – Cody Kawtiash
  • Finance Officer – Vacant
  • Martan Falls -  Miijim Worker/ECC Worker – Chris Moonias
  • Webequie  - Miijim Worker – Sharon Mekanak
  • Nibinamik - MiiJim Worker – Sheldon Oskineegish
  • Eabametoong - Miijim Worker/ECC Worker – Ricky Ostamus

KKETS Reception: 807-768-4470; Cell: 807-633-6540; Email: [email protected]
3rd Floor - 28 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4K9


KKETS Adult Education Program - KAEP

  • KAEP Program Manager – Una Petten                     
  • Social Development Officers – Ken Galloway
  • Social Development Officer – Caitlin Fletcher
  • Program Assistant – Priscilla Jacob       
  • Reception/Data Entry Clerk – Lucy Bois
  • Student & Cultural Activities Coordinator- Malcolm Charles
  • PT Custodian - Shelley Meeseetawageesic
  • Finance Clerk - Shane Milanese
  • KKETS Reception: 807-768-4470; Cell: 807-633-6540; Email: [email protected]
    4th Floor - 28 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4K9

    Wah-ka-ih-kun Mamo Anokiwin

    • Business Capacity Building Advisor - Lorraine Whitehead
    • Administrative Assistant - Jessica Sutherland
    • Coordinator - Wayland Moonias
    • Coordinator - Ashley Edwards
    • E-Learning Coordinator - Devon Meekis

    KKETS Reception: 807-768-4470; Cell: 807-633-6540; Email: [email protected]
    3rd Floor - 28 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4K9

    Driver Training Program

    • Driving Instructor - Will Robinson
    • Driver Education Coordinator - Bentley Cheechoo
    • Driver Education Assistant - Logan Bruyere

    KKETS Reception: 807-768-4470; Cell: 807-633-6540; Email: [email protected]
    3rd Floor - 28 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4K9

    Other Programs

    Apprenticeship

    • Apprentice Recruiter - Bill Spade
    • Strategic Planner - Courtney Ward

    Wellness

    • Lifelong Learning Manager - Vacant

    Capacity Development

    • EcDev Finance Development
    • EcDev Finance Development
    • Business Development Advisor

    Innovation Centres (2023)

    • Vacant