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
Carl Ninine
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext. 3540 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Kristi Gingrich
Human Resources Generalist
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext. 3550 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Anna Gravelle
Executive Assistant
Phone: 250-426-5717 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Lyla Gilhuly-Receptionist
Phone: 250-426-5717 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Bonnie Harvey
Governance Coordinator
Phone: 250-426-5717 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Joe Pierre Jr.
Nasuʔkin (Chief)
Phone: 250-426-5717 | Fax: 250-426-8935
Email: jpierre@aqam.net
Jason Andrew
Councillor
Phone: 250-426-5717 | Fax: 250-426-8935
Email: jandrew@ktunaxa.org
Vickie Thomas
Councillor
Phone: 250-426-5717 | Fax: 250-426-8935
Email:
Julie Birdstone
Councillor
Phone: 250-426-5717 | Fax: 250-426-8935
Email: juliebirdstone@aqam.net
Sancira Williams-Jimmy
Councillor
Phone: 250-426-5717 | Fax: 250-426-8935
Email:
Michelle Shortridge
Director, Operations and Community Services
Phone: (778)-761-1040 ext. 3523 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Shelby Aquila
Wellness Coordinator
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext. 3527 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Jennifer Damstrom
Community Nurse
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext. 3527 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Ivan Nikolov
Youth & Recreation Coordinator
Phone: (778)-761-1061 ext. 3528 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Debbie Patrick
Registered Care-aid
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext. 3562 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Kristen Queen
Health and Wellness Receptionist
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext. 3593 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Richard Leesman
Addictions Counsellor
Phone: 250-426-5717 | Fax: 250-426-8935 |
Josh Lockhart
Youth and Family Counsellor
Phone: 778-761-0833| Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Michelle Shortridge
Director, Operations and Community Services
Phone: (778)-761-1040 ext. 3523 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email: mshortridge@aqam.net
Sloane More
Operations Coordinator
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext. 3524 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Alicia Phillips
Housing Coordinator
Phone: (778)-761-0679 ext. 3580 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email: aphillips@aqam.net
Logan Casimer
Facility Maintenance Worker
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext. 3544 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Phil Wood
Facility Maintenance Lead
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext. 3544 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Kim Halvorson
Program Assistant/Social Development
Phone: (778)-761-0913 ext. 3536 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Cam Joseph
Custodian
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext. 3611 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Christopher McCurry
Chief Executive Officer, ʔaq̓am Community Enterprises
Phone: 778-761-0770
Fax: 250-426-8935
Email: cmccurry@aqam.net
Ryan Phillips
Business Development Manager
Phone: 778-761-0809
Fax: 250-426-8935
Email: rphillips-clement@aqam.net
Aminda Jospeh
Administrative Assistant
778-761-0993
Julie Couse
Director, Lands and Natural Resources
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext.3531 | Fax: 426-8935 | Email: jcouse@aqam.net
John Brace
Registered Professional Forester
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext.3588 | Fax: 426-8935 | Email: jbrace@aqam.net
Reem Saraya
Land Code Advisor
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext. 3584 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Sonya Sejer
Lands and Resources Project Coordinator
Phone: 250-426-5717 ext. 3539 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email: ssejer@aqam.net
Michelle Shortridge
Director, Operations and Community Services
Phone: 1-778-761-1040 ext. 3523 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email: mshortridge@aqam.net
Eryn Geddes
ʔaq̓amnik̓ Education Centre Principal
Phone: 778-761-0816 | Fax: 250-426-8935| Email: egeddes@aqam.net
Marisa Phillips
ʔaq̓amnik̓ Education Centre Secretary
Phone: 778-761-0709 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email: mphillips@aqam.net
www.aqamnikschool.com
Kelli Dalziel
ʔaq̓amnik̓ Daycare Manager
Phone: 778-761-0882 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Audrey Palmer
ʔaq̓amnik̓ Daycare Assistant Manager
Phone: 778-761-0896 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Ivan Winter
Director, Finance | Financial Controller
Phone: (778)-761-0710 ext. 3530 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Grace Joseph
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Phone: (778)-761-0921 ext. 3529 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email: gjoseph@aqam.net
Ken Sanders
Finance Clerk
Phone: (778)-761-0832 ext. 3543| Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email: k
Wade Sendecki
IT Manager
Phone: (778)-761-0661 ext. 3545 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Michelle Shortridge
Director, Operations and Community Services
Phone: (778)-761-1040 ext. 3523 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Sonya Morigeau
Language and Culture Manager
Phone: (778) 761-0904 ext. 3538 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Brett Capilo
Language and Culture Events Coordinator
Phone: (778) 761-1077 ext. 3535 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
Chrystal Williams
Language and Culture Mentee
Phone: (778) 761-1044 ext.3525 | Fax: 250-426-8935 | Email:
