Boozhoo - Welcome

Perry McLeod-Shabogesic of the "Crane Clan" is an Ojibway Anishinabe from Nbisiing (Nipissing) First Nation (NFN). He is the Director of Cultural Services for Niijaansinaanik Child & Family Services, serving Dokis, Henvey, Magnetawan, Wasauksing, Shawanaga, and Wahnapitae First Nations. In this role, he has been assisting Children & families and First Nation staff in the area of traditional medicine, teachings, ceremonies, and workshops. 

 Echo McLeod-Shabogesic is a devoted advocate and community leader from Nipissing First Nation. "With a rich background in trauma-informed care, Indigenous justice, and conflict resolution, my career has been centered on supporting and empowering Indigenous communities. From my role as a Community Justice/Criminal Court Worker at the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre to my current position as a Sharing Together Facilitator & Alternative Dispute Resolution specialist at Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services, I have tirelessly worked to reduce the over-representation of Indigenous peoples in the justice system, promoting healing through culturally grounded approaches. 

Laurie McLeod-Shabogesic (Benaabehkwe) is originally from M'Chigeeng First Nation but has planted roots in Nbisiing (Nipissing) First Nation. Laurie is deeply interested in Traditional Medicines particularly those related to women’s health, healthy pregnancies, and infant development. She enjoys learning and creating resources promoting Anishinaabemowin and Anishinaabe Bimaadiziwin. She’s an avid craftsperson and often facilitates workshops on a wide range of traditional topics from leatherwork, beadwork, quillwork, sewing regalia, Ojibwe moss bag making, hand drums, and other craftwork.