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Memengwaa-Bimashii
Memengwaa-Bimashii
Memengwaa-Bimashii
Kelly Lavallee Founder & Director of Land-Based Healing & Transformational Experiences
Kelly is the Founder, Clinical & Spiritual Lead of Memengwaa, bringing 15+ years of experience working alongside communities, families, and youth. With a Master of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University, she combines academic expertise, traditi
Kelly Lavallee Founder & Director of Land-Based Healing & Transformational Experiences
Kelly is the Founder, Clinical & Spiritual Lead of Memengwaa, bringing 15+ years of experience working alongside communities, families, and youth. With a Master of Social Work from Toronto Metropolitan University, she combines academic expertise, traditional knowledge, and lived experience to create impactful, culturally grounded transformational experiences with a passion that focuses on addictions and trauma. Kelly’s leadership is rooted in compassion and a deep commitment to healing all spiritual wounds. Through her vision, Memengwaa has become a sanctuary for transformation where wellness is reclaimed through teachings, land-based healing, and spirit-led practices. Kelly continues to guide with integrity, ensuring that everything reflects the strength and resilience of those we serve
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Memengwaa-Bimashii
Memengwaa-Bimashii
Lindsey Lickers
Co-Founder & Director of Indigenous Governance and Policies
Lindsey is a visionary leader dedicated to advancing Indigenous governance, sovereignty, and cultural revitalization. At Memengwaa, she plays a vital role in shaping the governance structures and policies that guide the organization, ensuring that every decision a
Lindsey Lickers
Co-Founder & Director of Indigenous Governance and Policies
Lindsey is a visionary leader dedicated to advancing Indigenous governance, sovereignty, and cultural revitalization. At Memengwaa, she plays a vital role in shaping the governance structures and policies that guide the organization, ensuring that every decision and framework aligns with traditional values and community priorities. With a strong background in Indigenous policy, advocacy, and cultural programming, Lindsey is committed to addressing the ongoing impacts of colonization while creating systems that empower communities to thrive. Her leadership ensures that Memengwaa not only provides healing spaces but also champions policy innovation and governance models that support long-term sustainability, cultural integrity, and generational growth.
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Dr. Lynn Lavallee
Co-Founder & Director of Research, Innovation, and Evaluation
Lynn Lavallee brings a wealth of experience and leadership in advancing Indigenous health, well-being, and research methodologies, Lynn ensures Memengwaa's experiences are grounded in evidence-based practices while respecting and integrating Indigenous ways
Dr. Lynn Lavallee
Co-Founder & Director of Research, Innovation, and Evaluation
Lynn Lavallee brings a wealth of experience and leadership in advancing Indigenous health, well-being, and research methodologies, Lynn ensures Memengwaa's experiences are grounded in evidence-based practices while respecting and integrating Indigenous ways of knowing. With her extensive background in health equity, program development, and community-driven research, Lynn plays a pivotal role in evaluating the impact of our initiatives, ensuring they remain culturally grounded and responsive to the needs of those we serve. Her expertise and decades of work done she strengthens our vital commitment to transformative, innovative healing practices that are effective and creating healthier pathways for generations to come.
Accountability Statements
Kelly Lavallee - I am Anishinaabe Métis and a citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario, with ties to Red River through my grandmother’s side (Godon, McIvor, Swain, Lillie) and to the historic Métis community of Témiscaming through my grandfather’s side (Lavallee, Gauthier, Taylor (Red River), Pepin). On my father’s side, I carry Irish and Scottish ancestry, which I hold alongside my Métis and Anishinaabe roots. I am accountable to Spirit. I am accountable to my family, future generations, ceremony families, the Métis Nation, First Peoples, Mother Earth, the animals, and the water. I also honour my great-grandfather, Giiosawtung (Robinson Superior Treaty) who came to me in a shake tent ceremony to give me his name and territory. He affirmed my responsibility to walk this path with humility, integrity, and respect for all that is sacred.
