Commanding Officer's Indigenous Advisory Committee

We work with Indigenous partners to build safer and healthier Indigenous communities. Delivering culturally competent police services provides the foundation for these relationships and partnerships. We serve more than 50 Indigenous communities. The committee shares the responsibility for educating employees of Indigenous culture.

Committee members

Sandra Delaronde

Sandra has served on this committee for the past 10 years. She’s volunteered as a member referral agent and has acted as an advocate for members across the country. She helped organize the Diversity and Law Enforcement conference in Manitoba. Sandra is the Director of the Aboriginal Courtwork Program for Manitoba. She's also the administrator of the Helen Betty Osborne Memorial Foundation. She's researched various issues affecting the lives of Indigenous people in Manitoba. She has a Master of Arts Leadership and Training specializing in Justice and Public Safety Leadership.

Charlene Lafreniere

Charlene was born and raised in Thompson, Manitoba. She has a Bachelor of Arts, specializing in justice and law enforcement. Charlene's values and beliefs are rooted in her traditional spirituality and traditional teachings. She is the Chief Indigenous Health Officer for the Northern Region Health Authority (NRHA). She’s also the Executive Director of the Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation. Charlene currently serves as the President of the YWCA in Thompson. Charlene was elected as a City Councillor for Thompson for two terms in 2006 and 2010. She also served as the Deputy Mayor. Previously, she worked at Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, Inc. (MKO) as the Youth Justice Coordinator and then as the Director of Justice.

Jack Robinson

Elder Jack Robinson was born in Norway House. His family lived in the bush away from the community. He's proficient at trapping, hunting, fishing and living off the land. He has been a social worker, parole officer, child welfare worker, nurse and paralegal. He’s the Cultural Advisor/Elder for the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Friendship Centre. He teaches his knowledge of the Aboriginal culture, values and traditions to others. He performs Smudge Ceremonies, Sacred Fire Ceremonies and Pipe Ceremonies. He teaches the principles of Aboriginal culture in schools and community organizations. These include MacDonald Youth Services, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba and Canadian Mental Health Association.

Darlene Beck

Darlene is from Cross Lake, Manitoba. She was born and raised in the North and has lived in several Northern communities. She's been Chief Administrative Officer for the Incorporated Community of Cross Lake for 42 years. Darlene participates on various boards and committees throughout the community, region and province. She’s been a Fire Chief since 1989 and involved with Emergency Medical Services since 1991. Darlene was a recipient of the Queens Diamond Jubilee award in July 2012 for her commitment and dedication to Manitoba.

Matilda Mallett

Matilda was born to Cree parents in Fisher River. She was sent to Brandon Residential School for four years at the age of ten. Her parents removed her from the school after discovering abusive treatment. Matilda began working at the age of 16 in a variety of jobs, including child care and cooking. She trained in commercial cooking and worked in the dietary field for 31 years. Later she became a member of the United Church and the Fisher River Healing Centre. Matilda retired in 2003, but continues her volunteer work in the community. She's now an Elder for the community's Justice Committee.

Lloyd Flett

Lloyd is Metis and was born in Norway House, Manitoba. He is the Community Administrative Officer for the Community of Norway House. He has served on various committees and has been exposed to many of the social challenges that have been experienced by the community residents.

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