Waniska Guiding Oversight Council
The Waniska Guiding Oversight Council (GOC), which is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the program, consists of:
Dr. Alexandra King (Chair of the GOC), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Dr. Alex Wilson (Training and Mentorship Director), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Prof. Malcolm King (Senior Advisor), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon
Jackie Flett (Knowledge Holder), Sisters of Fire, Winnipeg
Dr. Amanda Froehlich Chow (PI for Atotitum grant), University of Saskatchewan
Waniska Staff
Research Manager – Rebecca Zagozewski
Clerical Assistant – Jordan Baran
Communications Officer – Sarah MacDonald
Communications/Technical Support – Jarrett Crowe
Communications Assistant/Grant Writer – Cory Baumgardner
Grant Coordinator – Jaida Beaudin
Research Coordinator – Saydi Harlton
Research Coordinator – Cara Spence
Community Coordinator for Manitoba – Melissa Morris
Research Associate, School of Public Health Master’s Student – Taiwo Ametepee
Research Associate – Alex Smith
Research Associate – Chelsie Collins
Community Partner
Ka Ni Kanichihk, Winnipeg, MB
Academic Partners
· pewaseskwan Indigenous Wellness Research Group
· College of Medicine and College of Arts & Science
· Institute for Global Public Health
· College of Medicine and College of Nursing
waniska Partnerships
National HIV and Retrovirology Laboratories
Canadian HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
Central Urban Métis Federation Inc.
Manitoba HIV-STBBI Collective Impact Network
The Canadian HIV Observational Cohort
Canadian Association for HIV Research
Communities, Alliances and Networks
The Feast Centre for Indigenous STBBI Research