Neal Freeland

Neal Freeland ProEle I am a Nakawe (Saulteaux) from Ditibineya-ziibiing (Rolling River First Nations) who has lived/worked within various traditional/non-traditional Indigenous communities and have worked off-reserve liaising with students and Indigenous resources and in urban, rural, remote and isolated communities in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario and Quebec, Saskatchewan, Alberta, etc. I am knowledgeable in the various approaches of cultural protocols, formal and informal of Indigenous communities that resulted in successful relationships/negotiations between Indigenous and Federal/Provincial governments in past community program developments. I have an in-depth knowledge of Indigenous political institutions and service delivery organizations at community, provincial/territorial, and national/international levels that may be useful when building relationships and engaging Indigenous communities in Canada. mpylotpenH isDHort Stay-at-home Father, Self-Employed, Ottawa NOVEMBER 2019 — PRESENT Implementing various extracurricular activities for social and mental development. Learning nutrition for a baby, toddler, and athletic child. Developing self-regulating emotion techniques through practicum and online research for both my child and myself. Keeping toys and play area neat and clean (only to watch it get hit by a tornado ve minutes later).J Being completely present at all times when my daughter was present in the room. Teaching her how to count in Anishinaabemowin and english, as well as her ABCs in both languages. Ensuring family schedules are organized and fairly on time. JThe ability to conduct sole instruction and develop my skills in teaching.J LeHaslD 1164 Blasdell Ave. Ottawa, K1K 57@ Canada 41'-51'-69@2 nshannacappoGgmail.com N AT I O N A L I T W Nakawe ksnSD LinkedIn Nshannacappo Link to my publications bSsllD Cultural-Sensitivity Traditional Knowledge Leadership Communication Time Management Ability to "ork 3nder Pressure Cultural Coordinator, Niikaniganaw research project University of Ottawa, Ottawa ON Problem Solving U3NE 2019 — APRIL 202' Con&ict Resolution Photographer, graphic novelist, liaison to Indigenous community resources (knowledge keepers, storytellers, OshkabayYwis, and Elders), and mental health community resource participant resource agencies.J Collaborative Relationships Team Building Poet, Kegedonce Press, Ottawa ON UAN3ARW 2021 — U3NE 2022 "riter/poet of the book of poetry jThrough the Eyes of Asunderj which tells the story of a person throughout their healing ;ourney through a variety of styles of poetry.J ioggseD 8aming, Swimming, D’D, Reading, Graphic Novelist, Various, Ottawa ON UAN3ARW 2009 — NOVEMBER 202' Character design, writing, illustration, layout design, editing, Anishinaabemowin language where needed, and social media for my books and stories: Kegedonce Press - The Krillian KeyH Salamander Run vol 1., sci- graphic novel about an Indigenous man who is immortal for a million years and deals with his rst '00 years. Red Planet Books and Games - 7owlH An Indigenous comic collection of wolves, werewolves, and rougarou (contributed a short story "olves at the Door), kanucaueD English Anishinaabemowin James Lorimer and Company - If I 8o Missing, illustrated award-winning graphic novel. The book is based on the letter by Brianna Uonnie who famously wrote to the "innipeg then chief of police.J Michigan State University Press - Sovereign Traces Volumes 1 ’ 2, I contributed two short stories the Prisoner of 7aiku: and Linger,J Senator Kim Pate - MashkawideYe (7as a Strong 7eart) I was commissioned by the Senator to create a short graphic novel that would aid her in changing the laws around mandatory minimum sentences for women.J NCRA - Mashkiikii Miikana (Medicine Road), a short graphic novel commissioned by the National Campus Radio Association that told the story of local Cree Elder Thomas LouttitYs rst experience with Residential School.J Aboriginal Cultural Animator , Cégep Heritage College, Gatineau QC A 3 8 3 S T 2 0 1 6 — U 3 LW 2 0 1 Indigenous liaison between students and college, event management, recruitment (knowledge keepers, storytellers, Elders, artists, teachers, vendors, and OshkabayYwis), participated in the Indigenous College and 3niversity graduation that was held at Algonquin College that year. Arranged for Indigenous Storytellers, knowledge keepers, Elders, Singers, Dancers, and Drummers from Ontario and Quebec to attend 7eritage for ongoing workshops and sessions with the Indigenous students throughout the school year. Created a resource directory for Indigenous students that covered 8atineau and Ottawa Indigenous resources.J Team Lead, The Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity, Ottawa ON U 3 LW 2 0 1 6 — A 3 8 3 S T 2 0 1 6 Coordinator of the counseling Support Team for the Ally-ship in Action Forum Agenda, recruitment, Provided counseling as needed to the participants and arranged for overnight counselors to be present in case of emergencies.J Pow Wow Coordinator, Odawa Native Friendship Centre, Ottawa ON S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 @ — U 3 LW 2 0 1 4 Social media, website, coordination, recruitment, fund-raising, payments, site management, liaison with: municipal government, vendors, dancers, drummers, and Elders. Organized the spring Pow "ow for the Ottawa/8atineau Indigenous community making all arrangements from food permits to contracts with dancers, Elders, and drum groups from across Eastern Ontario, and Southern Quebec.J Assistant Event Planner, Request for Funds Proposal Writer (RFP), Native Women's Association of Canada, Ottawa ON NOVEMBER 2015 — U3NE 201@ Event management, recruitment, RFP writer, executive assistance, student liaison, entrepreneurial management and liaison, communication coordination social media. Assisted the founder of Pow "ow Pitch with the rst Pow "ow Pitch held at the Ottawa Summer Solstice Pow "ow the annual spring Pow "ow.J Aboriginal Event Coordinator, Algonquin College, Ottawa ON DECEMBER 201' — U3NE 2015 Recruitment, cultural liaison, event management, team supervision, and educational counselor for Algonquin CollegeYs Mamidosewin Centre. At the time I oversaw AlgonquinYs Participation in the Indigenous College and 3niversities graduation ceremony. Organized the rst Pow "ow at the college in 1@ years, and arranged for Indigenous community traditional knowledge keepers to attend regular sessions with students.J7eld informal cooking classes for Indigenous students on "ednesdays, and made sure lunches were home-cooked Monday to Friday.J mdcRaHson Social Service Worker, Algonquin College, Ottawa ON A383ST 2011 — U3NE 201' feVerenReD References available upon request AolcnHeersnu President , Odawa NFC , Ottawa ON 201' — 201@ Oversaw organizational strategic planning that aligned with the community s needs and the organization s mission. Provided suf cient resources in order to stick to those plans through, but not limited toH networking, fundraising, monitoring, and guiding fundraising initiatives. Also overseeing the executive director. w ardD Indigenous Voices Award 2021 Published 8raphic Novels, Comics, and Illustrated Books in any Language 2021 for If I 8o Missing Forest of Reading - Red Maple Award 2020 For If I 8o Missing Starred Selection 2020 Best Books for Kids ’ Teens - Canadian ChildrenYs Book Centre for If I 8o Missing First Nation Communities READ Award 2020 For If I 8o Missing The Syd Ford Memorial Award,, Ottawa 201' 2013 Algonquin College This award is given annually to a graduating student, from either the 2-year or Intensive Social Service "orker Program, who exempli es the values and spirit of the Social Service "orker Program in both the Classroom and eld placement settings, Algonquin College This award is given annually to a graduating student, from either the 2-year or Intensive Social Service "orker Program, who exempli es the values and spirit of the Social Service "orker Program in both the Classroom and eld placement settings.