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About CHIL

The Coalition of Hamilton Indigenous leadership (formerly known as the Hamilton Executive Directors' Aboriginal Coalition - H.E.D.A.C.) has been working to improve resources for the Indigenous community of Hamilton for over 20 years.

Our Mission

CHIL's mission is to decrease barriers and increase equitable access to services and programs for Indigenous community members of Hamilton.

Our Team

Get to know the talented, bright, and creative team of CHIL.

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Cindy Sue is Turtle Clan from the Mohawk Nation of Tyendinaga (Bay of Quinte) and is the Executive Director for CHIL.

Yvonne is Bear Clan from the Mohawk Nation of Tyendinaga (Bay of Quinte) and is the Community Engagement Coordinator for CHIL.

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Victoria is Bear Clan from the Mohawk Nation of Ohsweken:'en (Six Nations of the Grand River) and is the Indigenous Data & Policy Analyst for CHIL.

Tristan is Bear Clan Anishinaabe from Fort William First Nation and is the Resource Coordinator for CHIL.

Lyndsay is Turtle Clan from the Mohawk Nation of  Tyendinaga (Bay of Quinte) and is the Administrative Assistant for CHIL.

Michelle is Sturgeon Clan, Anishinaabe-Ojibwe with family ties to Shoal Lake .40 and is the Research Assistant for CHIL.

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