Our Facilitators

Meet our dedicated team of facilitators who bring expertise, cultural knowledge, and passion to our programs. Each facilitator contributes unique skills and perspectives to support our community members

Tanya

Beauchamp

Tanya Beauchamp (she/her) is a proud Métis woman from Treaty 6 Territory and the Program Manager for the Centre for Indigenous Women, Two Spirit and Gender Diversity at the Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan. With over 15 years of experience in community development, justice advocacy, and disability inclusion, Tanya leads culturally grounded initiatives that uplift Indigenous women and gender diverse peoples. A passionate facilitator and advocate, she is dedicated to advancing reconciliation, inclusion, and healing through programs that celebrate Indigenous identity, strength, and resilience across Saskatchewan.

Alicia

Buckley

Alicia is a member of the Buffalo River Dene Nation and an urban Indigenous woman with a degree in Regional and Urban Planning from the University of Saskatchewan. Passionate about community engagement and development, she serves as Program Director at the Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan (AFCS), helping build the Indigenous profile in the province. In this role, she led the creation of the first Indigenous Women’s Economic Framework, now being implemented. Deeply inspired by the voices of Indigenous women, 2SLGBTQ+ people, and communities, Alicia continues to advocate for urban Indigenous issues through AFCS and other volunteer initiatives, while passing these values on to her two daughters.

Paulina

Chatlain

Welcome,

My name is Paulina. I am the Cultural Humility Facilitator with the Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan. I am very humbled to have been chosen for this role. I am a settler on Treaty 6 where I raise my two small children. I am continuously learning about our shared history, Indigenous cultures, and how I can best support our urban Indigenous communities across Saskatchewan. I adore public education and facilitating group discussions. I firmly support our 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and advancing Reconciliation in all manners.

Christina

Cook

My name is Christina Cook, and I am the Executive Director of the Qu’Appelle Valley Friendship Centre in Fort Qu’Appelle. While this is a new role for me, it is one I am deeply passionate about. The Friendship Centre has provided me with countless opportunities over the years, and I have grown into this role by working in every position within the organization—starting from the very bottom. This journey has given me a well-rounded, hands-on understanding of our work and has strengthened my ability to serve our community in a meaningful way.

Vawn

Desjarlais

Vawn works at the Ile a la Crosse Friendship Centre and works in suicide prevention and life promotion as the Roots of Hope Program Coordinator.

Priscilla

Desnomie

I am the Program and Service Coordinator for Qu'Appelle Valley Friendship Centre. also known as QVFC, I am a mother of 4 and a grandmother to 3. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask there is never a wrong type of question because if we do not ask then we will forever be in wonder.

Carol

Gillis

Carol Gillis works as the Assistant to the Executive Director at the Northwest Friendship Centre.

Kyle

Kimbley

Kyle Kimbley works at the Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre.

Roxanne

Scott

My name is Roxanne Scott. I am a wife and mother who deeply values family and community. I work with the Yorkton Indigenous Friendship Centre as the Women’s Coalition Coordinator, where I support community-based programming, facilitation, and education, with a strong focus on advocacy for LGBTQIA+ community members and indigenous females. My role includes coordinating and delivering workshops and trainings, supporting community members, and helping to create safe, respectful spaces that encourage learning, healing, and understanding. I am passionate about cultural humility, community wellness, and building strong relationships through education and shared experiences.

Angel

Sunshine

My name is Angel Sunshine, and I am a Cultural Humility Facilitator with AFCS. I am from Fishing Lake First Nation in Treaty 4 territory, and I am Saulteaux. I currently work full time at Newo Yotonia Friendship Centre (NYFC) as a Cultural Support Worker and Human Resources Manager. I bring lived experience, cultural knowledge, and a trauma-informed approach into my work, grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being.

My facilitation focuses on cultural humility, truth-telling, and understanding the ongoing impacts of colonization, residential schools, and intergenerational trauma. I strive to create safe, respectful spaces for learning, reflection, and honest dialogue, supporting individuals and organizations to move beyond awareness toward accountability, relationship-building, and meaningful action.

My work is rooted in community, compassion, and respect, with a strong commitment to uplifting Indigenous voices and supporting healing for our people and future generations.

Autumn

Thomas

Autumn Thomas works at the Northwest Friendship Centre in Meadow Lake.

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