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KCFN

KCFN CAO, Directors and Managers

Honouring our Past,  Embracing our Future!

Cynthia Blackstone, CAO

Chief Administration Officer


The CAO is responsible for ensuring that the KCFN Government is an effective, efficient organization that delivers high quality programs and services to its Members. The CAO reports directly to the Legislative Chief and Executive. The mandate of this position is to provide sound management and oversight of the KCFN Government Administration.

Tracy Moulaison

Director of Operations


Operations is responsible for the day to day logistics involved in managing/organizing both the offices in Houpsitas and Campbell River.

Supporting all KCFN departments, staff, and logistics as requested or required.

Brittany Gillette

Assistant Director of Operations


Assistant of Operations is responsible for the day to day logistics involved in managing/organizing both the offices in Houpsitas and Campbell River.

Supporting all KCFN departments, staff, and logistics as requested or required.

Jenniffer Hanson

Director of Education


Supports the Houpsitas Elementary Secondary School, Houpsitas PreSchool and Kindergarten, HeadStart Program, Education and Post Secondary, Education Support Worker, Culture and Language Program.

Jeff Nielson

Director of Lands and Resources and Stewardship/Witwaak Territories Monitoring.


Harvesting rights, Environmental protection, Land use planning and lot development, Specific Claims, Consultation with BC and Canada on land/resource based issues, BC Parks and Forest Companies, habitat restoration, and mapping.

Colleen Rudderham

Director of Community Services


Community Service supports KCFN members with a variety of services including, medical travel, Social Assistance program, Family Services, Muscim Services, counselors, Dr., Nurses and Warrior Program.

Dwayne Worthing

Chief Human Resources Officer


Oversees KCFN’s human resources (HR) strategy and operations. The role involves aligning HR practices with the overall business goals and ensuring the effective management of talent within the KCFN government.

Colin Mathie

Director of Safety and Emergency Management


Supports the operational activities related to the public safety and wellbeing of all Houpsitas, Walters Island residence and surrounding areas, in addition to developing the strategic direction of the programs. He also oversees the First Responders, Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Emergency Management Services Coordinator.

Stephen Thorne

Director of Public Works & Infrastructure


Oversees/manages a variety of public works operations (including, but not
limited to) water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, street/road maintenance, snow removal, power, recycling, garbage, & an assortment of infrastructure/construction projects.

Collaborates with consultants/contractors, officials, and engineers to ensure the implementation of safe, effective, & efficient public works programs & delivery of services.

KCFN Resources

Monique Dragon-Gillette

Manages KCFN fisheries & wildlife harvesting, and food distribution.


Monique manages the Buy Back Fishery, Fish distributions, Harvest authorizations, Fish transportation authorizations, and fisheries management within the territories.

Shirley Hansen

Community Health Representative


Medical travel arrangements.

Daniel Blackstone

Family Services Manager


Supporting families with USMA/Ministry/Court involvement through advocacy for KCFN members.

Eleanor Nicolaye

Language And Culture Coordinator


Eleanor is responsible for KCFN culture and language, and supports events.

Elizabeth Jack

Emergency Management Services Coordinator


Supports the coordination of emergency preparedness and response for all Houpsitas, Walters Island residence and surrounding areas. She coordinates training and support for First Responders, Coast Guard Auxiliary and preparation activities to respond to Natural Disasters.

Carol Smith

Social Assistant Worker


Supporting families and individuals when applying for SA and KCFN member and disability hardship applications.

Teresa John

Social Assistant Worker


Supporting families and individuals when applying for SA and KCFN member and disability hardship applications.

Nora Assu

Education Support Worker


Supports K-12 students, Post Secondary and KCFN staff.

Anthony Oscar

Stewardship Program Manager


Manages the Stewardship team in maintaining and the protection of natural resources of KCFN Lands.

Diane Nickerson

Manager of Muscim Services


In charge of KCFN Membership, applications and status cards. Supports events, and works with the Youth Workers and Elder Worker. Processes funeral grants.

Dianna Dragon

Lands and Resources, and Food Fisheries


Diane works with KCFN food fisheries and Lands and Resources

Steinar Vage

Program & Project Development


Supports the development of various programs and projects across departments. Network with other Nations, governments and organizations to further develop and create opportunities for KCFN.

Molly Dawson

Family Services Coordinator


Supporting Families with USMA/Ministry/Court involvement through advocacy for KCFN members.

James Hansen

Public Works Foreman


Oversees/manages a variety of public works operations and logistics needed to maintain the efficiency of public works programs and services.

Carla Short

Elder worker


Sam Mayer

Youth worker


BUSINESS
DIRECTORY

NameBusinessPhone
Fair HarbourMarina and General Store, Camping, Cabins, Fishing Charters1-844-466-9453 or
1- 250-483-3382 https://fairharbourbc.com/
Walters Cove ResortSports fishing and Lodge1-250-287-2223 https://www.walterscoveresort.com/
Archie & Virginia VincentWater Taxi, Fishing Carters1-250-332-5237
Leo JackVoyager Water Taxi & Store Email: vwt1@gmx.com
Mathew JackWater Taxi1-250-895-0176 or
1-250-895-9917 (Elizabeth Jack)
Peter and Daisy Hanson Swan Song, Water Taxi, Fishing Charters1-250-203-4357
Siiqaa Water TaxiWater Taxi1-250-332-5340
Vivian Sutherland, Kevin SutherlandWater Taxi1-250-202-4737
Ariel LeoWater TaxiEmail: a.leo@live.ca
or
1-250-332-5333 (Lana Jules)
Russell HansonQaayuuk Forest Services, Water Taxi1-250-203-2558
Anthony Oscar
Witwaak Manager
KCFN Witwaak1-250-332-5259
email: anthonyo@kcfirstnations.com
Anthony Oscar Water Taxianthony.oscar75@gmail.com
Houpsitas Village SuitesHotel/Suitestoll free 1-844-466-9453
local 1-250-287-2223