Contact Directory
For general enquiries, please contact our friendly receptionist by filling out the request form below. Your queries may also be directed by via phone 250-426-5717 or email Please fax any documents to 250-426-8935.
Address: 7470 Mission Road, Cranbrook, BC. V1C 7E5
Mike Frank
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: (250) 426-5717 ext. 3826 Email:
Kristi Gingrich
Human Resources Generalist
Phone: (250) 800-4475 ext. 3807 | Email:
Karmin Snow
Executive Assistant
Phone: (250) 426-5717 ext.3810 | Email:
Lyla Gilhuly
Receptionist
Phone: (778) 761-1068 ext. 3521 | Email:
Bonnie Harvey
Governance Coordinator
Phone: (778) 761-1120 ext. 3534 | Email:
Joe Pierre Jr.
Nasuʔkin (Chief)
Phone: 250-426-5717
Email: jpierre@aqam.net
Jason Andrew
Councillor
Phone: 250-426-5717
Email: jandrew@ktunaxa.org
Julie Birdstone
Councillor
Phone: 250-426-5717
Email: juliebirdstone@aqam.net
Sancira Williams-Jimmy
Councillor
Phone: 250-426-5717
Email:
Dallas Cardinal-Clement
Email:
Michelle Shortridge
Director, Operations and Community Services
Phone: (778)-761-1040 ext. 3523 | Email:
Shelby Aquila
Wellness Coordinator
Phone: (778) 761-0747 ext. 3582 | Email:
Jennifer Damstrom
Community Nurse
Phone: (778) 761-0743 ext. 3527 | Email:
Ivan Nikolov
Youth & Recreation Coordinator
Phone: (778)-761-1061 ext. 3611 | Email:
Debbie Patrick
Registered Care-aid
Phone: (778)-761-0927 ext 3528 | Email:
Pina Zilli
Registered Care-aid
Phone: (778)-761-1057 ext 3824 | Email:
Jessica Cashen
Health and Wellness Receptionist
Phone: (778) 761-0917 ext. 3811 | Email:
Shawnae Goddard
Life Skills Worker
Phone: (778) 732-4179 ext. 3819 | Email:
Richard Leesman
Addictions Counsellor
Phone: (250)-919-4606 | Email:
Josh Lockhart
Youth and Family Counsellor
Phone: (778)-761-0833 ext. 3808 | Email:
Michelle Shortridge
Director, Operations and Community Services
Phone: (778)-761-1040 ext. 3523 | Email: mshortridge@aqam.net
Sloane More
Operations Coordinator
Phone: (778) 761-0661 ext. 3806 | Email:
Alicia Phillips
Housing Coordinator
Phone: (778) 761-0679 ext. 3580 | Email: aphillips@aqam.net
Logan Casimer
Facility Maintenance Worker
Phone: (778) 761-1113 ext. 3812 Email:
Phil Wood
Facility Maintenance Lead
Phone: (778) 761-0854 ext. 3544 | Email:
Kim Halvorson
Program Assistant/Social Development
Phone: (778)-761-0913 ext. 3536 | Email:
Alice Oler, Custodian
Phone: 250-426-5717
Craig Campbell
General Manager, ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises
Phone: 236 302 1623 ext. 3822 | Email:
Ryan Phillips
Business Development Manager
Phone: (778)-761-0809 ext. 3563 | Email: rphillips-clement@aqam.net
Aminda Joseph
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (778)-761-0993 ext. 3547 | Email:
Julie Couse
Director, Lands and Natural Resources
Phone: (778)-761-1056 ext.3531 | Email: jcouse@aqam.net
John Brace
Registered Professional Forester
Phone: (778)-761-0920 ext.3588 | Email: jbrace@aqam.net
Sarah Baines
Land Code Advisor
Phone: (236) 302-1628 Ext. 3831 | Email:
Skylar Nikkel
Lands and Resources Project Coordinator
Phone: (778) 761-3171 ext. 3818 | Email:
Michelle Shortridge
Director, Operations and Community Services
Phone: (778)-761-1040 ext. 3523 | Email: mshortridge@aqam.net
Eryn Geddes
ʔaq̓amnik̓ Education Centre Principal
Phone: (778)-761-0816 | Email: egeddes@aqam.net
Kirsten Johnson
ʔaq̓amnik̓ Education Centre Receptionist & Administration Assistant
Phone: (778) 761-0978 ext. 3815 | Email:
www.aqamnikschool.com
Kelli Dalziel
ʔaq̓amnik̓ Daycare Manager
Phone: (778)-761-0882 ext. 3701 | Email:
Audrey Palmer
ʔaq̓amnik̓ Daycare Assistant Manager
Phone: (778)-761-0896 ext. 3703 | Email:
Ivan Winter
Director, Finance | Financial Controller
Phone: (778)-761-0710 ext. 3530 | Email:
Grace Joseph
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Phone: (778)-761-0921 ext. 3529 | Email: gjoseph@aqam.net
Ken Sanders
Finance Clerk
Phone: (778)-761-0832 ext. 3543 | Email:
Wade Sendecki
IT Manager
Phone: (778) 761-0926 ext. 1234 | Email:
Mike Frank
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: (250) 426-5717 ext. 3826 Email:
Brett Capilo
Language and Culture Events Coordinator
Phone: (778) 761-1077 ext. 3535 | Email:
Chrystal Williams
Language and Culture Mentee
Phone: (778) 761-1044 ext.3525 | Email:
