Taking Care of Our Own
Staff
Ogwadeni:deo Staff are committed to overcoming the social, political, and legal barriers faced by the community.By truly understanding our responsibilities, the staff manifests the underlying values of Ogwadeni:deo in their words and actions.
Ogwadeni:deo Staff are committed to overcoming the social, political, and legal barriers faced by the community.
By truly understanding our responsibilities, the staff manifests the underlying values of Ogwadeni:deo in their words and actions.
Support Teams
Support Team Members work directly with children, parents, families, and/or alternative care giver to maximize support provided to the child in the child’s best interest.
Support Team Leaders
Support Team Leasers oversee the Support Team Members that work directly with children, parents, families, and/or alternative care giver to maximize support provided to the child in the child’s best interest.
Administration
Administration ensures Ogwadeni:deo staff possess the supports required for efficient delivery of services and ensures operations throughout the agency uphold the statutory requirements.
Commission
The Commission is responsible for overseeing the Director in the operations and delivery of the Child Protection Services. The commission consist of representatives from the community and Six Nations community services.
Management
Management oversees the operations and services provided by all support teams and workers throughout the agency.
Directors Message
Sago/Skenoh
My name is Karen Hill and I have been the Director of Ogwadeni:deo since September of 2021. I was born and raised on Six Nations of the Grand River Reservation, and still reside here. I obtained a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from McMaster University, as well as a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto.
I have worked in child welfare for 30+ years, both in my community, but also with the urban Indigenous population in Toronto, the North West Territories, and Akwesasne. The scope of my experience, has contributed to the evolution of a broader understanding of the many factors which contribute to caregivers experiencing difficulty in caring for their children.
I am committed to developing a service that ensures the safety and well being of our children, while recognizing the need for them to maintain connection to extended family and where possible to caregivers.
There have been many changes at Ogwadeni:deo and more to come. We have streamlined a lot of our internal systems to achieve more efficient and responsive service and support to families we are working to support.
Karen Hill, Director
Operations Overview
