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Our Team

DRAWC is proudly founded and led by a team of strong Indigenous, Métis, & LGBTQIA2+ women, who bring decades of experience in healthcare, mental health, and community-based recovery.

 

Our leadership, staff and board of directors, share a deep commitment to advancing culturally grounded, land-based healing practices and supporting Indigenous communities across Manitoba and beyond.

Staff & Community Partners

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Dr. Manish Garg
Community Partner through RAAM clinic 

Advisory Partner

Addictions Medicine

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Eric Lukacs BA, MA

 Director of Counselling

Registered Therapist

Certified Counselor

 

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Leslie Mattes

Counselor

Sandy Bay First Nations

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Rikki lee Johannesson RN, BN

Withdrawal Management Nurse​​​ (Detox)​

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Krista Hendrix

Director of Social Media
& Community Engagement

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Terrence Bruce

Knowledge Keeper &

Land-Based Healing Facilitator

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Natalie Fontaine

Nurse Practitioner

Norway House Cree Nation

 

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Tiffany Toews

Nurse Practitioner

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Reegan Demas

Administrative Assistant

Recovery Support Staff

Canupawakpa Dakota Nation​​

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Meghan Green
Morning Star Woman, wolf clan

Scaabe

Cultural Support 

Shoal Lake #39 First Nation

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Lisa Demas RN, BN

Withdrawal Management Nurse (Detox)

Canupawakpa Dakota Nation

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Kellee Reid RN, BN

Mental Health Practitioner 

DBT Informed Therapist

Counselor

Withdrawal Management

 Nurse (Detox)​

Member Of The Metis Nation

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Audrey Sabiston

Maintenance Director

 

 

Join Our Team

Work With Us

Destiny Recovery and Wellness Centre is growing — and we are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team.

We are a for-profit Indigenous-led social enterprise rooted in traditional knowledge, land-based healing, and community care. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, with a priority on hiring Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, Land-Based Practitioners, and those with experience supporting Indigenous and northern communities.

We believe that healing is possible — for individuals, families, and entire communities — when we return to the land, honour traditional ways, and walk the recovery journey together.

Current Opportunities

🌿 Indigenous Knowledge Keepers / Elders
We are seeking Knowledge Keepers and Elders to guide land-based healing practices and ceremonies at our centre. You will work alongside staff to support clients in reconnecting with culture, ceremony, language, and land.

🌿 Land-Based Program Staff
Work directly with clients in outdoor, land-based activities that support wellness and recovery. Activities may include traditional land skills, arts and crafts, harvesting, ceremony preparation, and other cultural practices. Must be comfortable working outdoors and collaborating with Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

🌿 Addictions Recovery Support Staff
Provide daily support and mentorship to clients in residential programming. Duties include facilitating groups, providing one-on-one support, assisting with programming and cultural activities, and helping maintain a safe, supportive environment.

🌿 Cultural Coordinators / Program Facilitators
Lead or co-facilitate cultural workshops, Indigenous arts and crafts, language classes, or wellness groups. We are looking for facilitators who can bring cultural pride, creativity, and Indigenous community connection into our programming.

Why Work With Us?

🌿 Indigenous-led workplace grounded in respect, healing, and community
🌿 Flexible scheduling for cultural obligations and community work
🌿 Opportunity to shape new models of land-based healing and recovery
🌿 Competitive compensation (pay is determined by role and experience)
🌿 A team deeply committed to reconciliation and Indigenous wellness

How to Apply

We welcome applications from:

✅ Allies committed to cultural humility and Indigenous leadership
✅ Indigenous people from all Nations
✅ Métis and Inuit applicants
✅ LGBTQ2S+ applicants

✅ Neurodiverse and disabled applicants

To apply, please send:

  • A resume (or description of your experience — formal resumes not required for Knowledge Keepers)

We accept applications on an ongoing basis as we grow our team.

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