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HIRGC MEMBERS
WHO WE ARE
The HIRGC is made up of First Nations members from northern and southern Manitoba First Nations, all with diverse perspectives and expertise.
HIRGC MEMBERSHIP
Elder or Knowledge Keeper
(Chair) Doris Young, Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Director of Health, Education, or
Economic Development
Tanya Dawn McDougall,
St Theresa Point Anisinew Nation
First Nations Health Director
Gwen Traverse, Pinaymootang First Nation
Tribal Council Health Director
Candace Linklater, Skownan First Nation
Vacancies:
SCO Representative
First Nations Advisor in Environment or Economic Issues
Academic Advisor North
Dr. Ramona Neckoway, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation
Academic Advisor South
Dr. Moneca Sinclaire, Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Youth (ages 18-30)
Victoria Grisdale, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
MKO-KIM Representative
Caroline Chartrand, Pine Creek First Nation
If you are interested in filling one of the vacant HIRGC member roles, please download our voting member application and submit it to hirgc@fnhssm.com. We are accepting applications until positions are filled.
Last Updated: 2025-10-14