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
waniska Staff
Research Manager – Rebecca Zagozewski
Clerical Assistant – Jordan Baran
Communications Officer – Sarah MacDonald
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 Ametepe
Community Partner
Ka Ni Kanichihk, Winnipeg, MB
Academic Partners
· pewaseskwan Indigenous Wellness Research Group
· Colleges of Medicine and Arts & Science
· Institute for Global Public Health
· Colleges of Medicine and Nursing
waniska Partnerships
National HIV and Retrovirology Laboratories
Canadian HIV/AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
Central Urban Metis 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