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Meet The Team

"We're all enough but, together we're more, Alone we may rise but, together we can soar"

Three Sisters Consulting currently employs a team of 10 First Nations, Métis, and ally individuals; from enthusiastic Youth Facilitators to seasoned Project Managers, our consultancy offers a broad network of associates specializing in a variety of areas who are available as needed.  

In recognition of our own diverse heritages and those of our First Nations, Métis, and Inuit clientele, Three Sisters Consulting is guided by the Seven Grandfather Teachings and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Principles (IQ Principles). Our abiding respect for Indigenous peoples ensures our work is reflective of their needs; we endeavour to create project plans that consider the client’s cultural, physical, and spiritual requirements. Further, all information derived from Three Sisters Consulting polls, surveys, research, engagements, and conversations is rooted in Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession (OCAP) principles and viewed through a Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) lens.  

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Donna Dick
Operations Manager
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Mary John
Note Taker
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Jenna Chalifoux
Writer
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Maya Duggan
Junior Project Manager
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Sarah Hopkins
Matriarch
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Donna Smyl
Faciliator
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Lenore Janvier
Business Development & Strategy Specialist
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Christina Hua
Data Entry Summer Intern
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Xavier Hopkins
Youth Facilitator
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Sarah Hopkins
Matriarch
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Donna Dick
Operations Manager
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Mary John
Note Taker
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Donna Smyl
Faciliator
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Jenna Chalifoux
Writer
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Lenore Janvier
Business Development & Strategy Specialist
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Xavier Hopkins
Youth Facilitator
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Maya Duggan
Junior Project Manager
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Christina Hua
Data Entry Summer Intern

Our Associates

JOVANA MILOVIC

Lead Project Manager

Our Lead Project Manager, is a first-generation settler from Serbia, who emigrated to Canada with her family to escape the Balkan Wars in the mid-1990's. This move catalyzed her life-long interest in the connection between people and their heritage, identity, and lands. Jovana holds a Master's in Philosophy from the University of Toronto for which she was awarded the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada Graduate Scholarship (SSHRC). She has over 10 years' experience in international project and programs management and loves working on projects that aim to improve the lives of people. As the former Managing Director of an INGO, her experience also extends to cross-cultural stakeholder management and relationship building.

Mary John

Notetaker

Notetaker, Mary John, is a Sixties Scoop survivor, born and raised in Toronto, who has found her way back to her birth family – the Red Rock Indian Band and the Ogiishkimanisii Doodem. After traveling widely and experiencing life in many different places, Mary now resides on unceded and unsurrendered Anishinaabeg territory. A mother to two adult children, a creator of Indigenous crafts, and a persevering learner of Anishinaabemowin she is on a journey of cultural reclamation. Mary holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics (2023) from the University of Toronto, the Indigenous Canada Certificate from the University of Alberta, and has completed OCAP and GBA+ training. As the volunteer Secretary for the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada, she is dedicated to fostering healing and wellness for survivors and their families. Mary is honoured to support the impactful work of Three Sisters Consulting as our Notetaker, capturing knowledge and information with integrity and respect. 

Jenna Chalifoux

Research Specialist and Writer

Jenna Chalifoux, our Research Specialist and Writer, is also a Jr. high school teacher, and historian. Jenna’s diverse heritage of Métis, Norwegian and Slavic bloodlines has contributed to a love of family, antiquity and storytelling that explores the vital connections between land, culture, and memory. Jenna’s bundle of accreditations includes a Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies (2009) and a Bachelor of Education (2019) focusing on Fine Arts and Land-based learning, both from the University of Alberta. She has a penchant for gardening, stargazing, and genealogy, as well as a newfound love of breadmaking. Jenna resides close to kisiskāciwani-sīpiy, the waterway that has carried her ancestry for millennia on what is now Treaty 6 territory, in the city of ᒥᐢᑿᒌᐚᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ / amiskwacîwâskahikan / Edmonton, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and travelling route of the Nêhiyawak (Cree), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Dene, and Nakota. 

 

Maya Duggan

Junior Project Manager

Maya Duggan, our Junior Project Manager, is an aspiring social justice advocate with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sustainability Studies from Concordia University, Montreal. Maya was born on unceded Tla’amin First Nation Territory in the city now known as Qathet. Although not of Indigenous roots, Maya’s deep connections to local community, the Land and Waters holds her in an embrace of belonging and mutual respect. In her free time, Maya enjoys snowboarding and spending time on the Salish Sea where she can practice her extensive seafaring acumen. Drawing inspiration from people like Paulo Freire, Bell Hooks, and Noam Chomsky, Maya recently completed research focused on de-colonizing climate policy in British Columbia with a goal to foster a sustainable and equitable future for Indigenous people in the wake of climate change. During her time at Concordia, Maya was a member of the Climate Emergency Committee, Cinema Politica, and the Advancing Climate Policy Group. She is concurrently completing the OCAP certification, GBA+ training, and the IQ Principles workshop. 

Lenore Janvier

Strategic Planner

Lenore Janvier, our Strategic Planner, is Denesųłiné from Cold Lake First Nation, Treaty 6 territory. She is a Business Management and Indigenous Governance expert with experience in program development, policy development, project management and strategic planning for Indigenous Nations and businesses. Lenore has worked for many years for her Nation and has carried out several roles such as Economic Development Officer, Project Coordination, Chief and Council Administrative Assistant, and Employment Counsellor.  Over the years, Lenore has provided freelance contractual supports for Indigenous consulting companies and has successfully developed her own Indigenous apparel company – IndigiMerch – from the ground up. Lenore is knowledgeable in Strategic Management and Indigenous Project Management, consistently blending Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and Western Best Practices throughout her endeavours. 

Christina Hua

Data Entry Summer Intern

Christina Hua, our Data Entry Summer Intern, is a talented and driven individual; she puts her analytical skills and problem-solving acumen to work for every project. Christina is of Vietnamese descent – the daughter of immigrant parents. She is returning to the University of Guelph in the Fall of 2024 to complete a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting. Christina is an active member of the Executive Board of Kappa Beta Gamma Sorority, where she serves as Treasurer. Her dedication to leadership and community involvement is inspired by her family and community. Christina has completed OCAP certification and GBA+ training. 

Xavier Hopkins

Youth Facilitator

Xavier Hopkins is a Registered Professional Trainer (RPT), as well as our Youth Engagement Facilitator and IT Tech guru. Xavier is a member of the Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation) in southwestern Ontario. He graduated from Chatham-Kent Secondary School and was the first Indigenous person in the district to graduate with a French bilingual certification. Xavier has completed several training programs through Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Incorporated (ILDI) and is a member of Empowering Indigenous Youth in Governance and Leadership (EIYGL). Xavier has completed the project management course through the University of Windsor and has received his OCAP certification and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) training. As a Youth Facilitator, Xavier works closely with young Indigenous individuals, assisting them in developing confidence, building leadership skills, and bolstering a strong cultural identity. His dedication lies in empowering Youth to reach their full potential and make a positive impact in their communities. 

Sarah Hopkins

Sarah Hopkins, our Matriarch, is Turtle Clan of the Lenni Lenape who were displaced from their homeland of Lenapehoking (New York City) to Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation) in southwestern Ontario. Sarah is a Day School survivor who was raised by her Mother, who taught her the importance of standing up for what you believe; her Grandmother, a residential school survivor; and her Great-Grandmother, who spoke only Lenape. With the support of her family, Sarah founded Three Sisters Consulting in 2018, a company dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous Peoples and helping them achieve business, professional, and personal success. Sarah is an active member of her community; she served as an Elected member of Council for her Nation, Treasurer and Board Member for her tribal council, and current Board Member for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent chapter. She has worked with not-for-profits, governments, and corporations on a variety of topics including Indigenous legal systems, economic development, mining initiatives, Impact Benefit Assessments, negotiations, and Indigenous engagement impacting legislation. When she is not working, you can find Sarah looking for opportunities to share space with our extended community across Turtle Island.