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Care is personal.
Meet the people behind it.

Cultural guidance, lived experience and everyday commitment shape the relationships at Nitanis.

Kukoum Velma
Cultural guidance

Kukoum Velma

Elder

Kukoum Velma offers spiritual and cultural guidance, supports cultural protocols, and brings teachings, crafts and activities into Nitanis’s care approach.

For post-majority support, cultural participation is voluntary and arrangements are shaped with the adult and Elder, according to individual preferences and relevant protocols.

Child & Youth Healing Homes

Our frontline team.

The relationships built in everyday moments help children feel seen, supported and connected.

Tyra Jim

Tyra Jim

Senior Support Worker

Leads with compassion and supports children and staff so the team can provide consistent, caring relationships.

Deborah Bruno

Deborah Bruno

Team Leader

Works closely with children and families, supporting care planning and helping build a path forward.

Nikita Thomas

Nikita Thomas

Team Leader

Provides daily encouragement and hands-on support so children feel safe, valued and heard.

Referrals & partnerships

Start with Aaron.

Aaron Thomas

Aaron Thomas

Community Engagement Manager

403 393 6965
athomas@nitanisgroup.ca

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