CREDIT RIVER METIS COUNCIL



Debra Keaney
President

     I was born and raised in Toronto and currently reside in Oakville Ontario. I am a descendant of Drummond Island’s Francois Denys-Delaronde and Madeleine Pewadjiwonokwe whom eventually settled in Penetanguishene. Making Georgian Bay my traditional territory. I have been on the council since 2018 as a councilor/secretary, Women's Representative and currently President. After my first healing blanket workshop I knew  that I wanted to join the council and proudly represent our Metis citizens and at the same time to broaden my knowledge of my Metis heritage. I am honoured to be taking on this new role as President with the Credit River Metis Council. Looking forward to meeting all of you in the near future. ​


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Robert Bell
​Chair
Captain of The Hunt Region 8
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     Robert is a descendant of the Northwest Company Voyageur, Antoine Charpentier. Born in Owen Sound, he now resides near Orangeville.  He is an amateur historian and an avid Harvester.
Brittany Broad​
Treasurer
Pat Gasparro
Senator
​Pat Gasparro, Senator for the Credit River Métis Council is a life long volunteer of many organizations, is a proud Métis Nation of Ontario citizen with his root ancestors being Francois Dusome and Francoise Clermont and Louis Chevrette Marguerite Souliere. Being an avid outdoors person, Pat frequently visits Mother Earth’s rivers, lakes and trails appreciating her seasonal cycles and circles of life.  Pat pays particular attention to the regions he grew up in from the lands and waters between  the Nottawasaga River to Waubaushene. Pat is married with four children living in Mississauga. His education included some at Seneca College and is a First Dan of the Kodokan Judo of Japanese origin.
Samantha Brabant
Women's Representative
James Des Roches
Councillor
Collette Lamonday
Councillor
Makenzie Simmons
Youth Representative
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​I have lived in Sault Ste Marie for the past 10 years, I am new to Oakville. Recently I have joined the Credit River Metis Council, I’m looking forward to the opportunities to learn and meet new people.