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Deanna Naveau, B.A. (Hons) CESD

Community Development & Holistic Healing Practitioner
Freelance Consultant | Advisor | Facilitator | Coordinator

Lifelong Learning & Leadership

I am committed to lifelong learning, community leadership, and culturally grounded service. My education, certifications, research, and community involvement support the work I do in facilitation, wellness, governance, community development, trauma-informed practice, and Indigenous-focused learning spaces.

EDUCATION

Honours Bachelor of Arts – Community Economic & Social Development
Algoma University, 2012-2016

Heavy Equipment Operators’ Apprenticeship
Northern College Trades Training Division, 2011

General Education Diploma (G.E.D.)
Ministry of Education, 2010

PUBLISHED RESEARCH

Creating a “sense of belonging” for Indigenous students: identifying supports to improve access and success in post-secondary education

Cameron, R. E., Bird, M. J., Naveau-Heyde, D. D., & Fuller-Thomson, E. (2024). AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples, 20(4), 732-740.

Specialized Training & Certifications

Indigenous, Cultural Competency & Community-Based Training

Indigenous Cultural Competency and Trauma-Informed / Spirit Builders Training - Glendon York University, 2026
Indigenous Helper Wellness: Building Skills for Self-Care - CAMH Skaabe Makwaa, 2025
TCPS 2:CORE Research Ethics Board - November 2014
NAPS Auxiliary Police Service Training Program - May 2012
Peer Helper Training - Wabun Tribal Council & NAN, 2008

Emergency Management, Crisis Response & Safety

Emergency Social Services (ESS), Public Health Canada - March 2023
Emergency Management for First Nations - Emergency Management Ontario, 2009
IMS 100 - Incident Management System, Emergency Management Ontario, 2019
Hazardous Materials Response NFPA 472 - Access Rescue Canada Inc., 2023
Mental Health First Aid - February 2020
ASIST Facilitator, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - June 2019
safeTALK Suicide Intervention Certification, 2019
Critical Incident Group Debriefing - Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute, 2009
Responding to Trauma - Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute, 2009
Suicide Prevention – Nishnawbe-Aski Nation – November 2008
Leadership Training – Wabun Tribal Council – October 2008
Peer Helper Training – Wabun Tribal Council & NAN – September 2008

Housing, Procurement, Governance & Community Development

Introduction to Tendering and Procurement for Housing in NAN Communities - June 2025
Introduction to Construction Project Management for Housing in NAN Communities - April 2025
Alternative Dispute Resolution - Stitt Feld Hand, University of Windsor, 2009
Smart Serve Certified - September 2025
Food Safety Training, Food Handler Certification - December 2023
GIS Level 1 & 2 – Mushkegowuk Council – October 2011
Introductory Prospecting Course – Ontario Ministry NDMI – March 2011

Youth, Recreation & Leadership

LEGO SERIOUS PLAY Facilitator - May 2019
CANDO Technical Level Certification - October 2016
Youth Leadership & Recreation Training - Thunder Bay Multi-Cultural Centre, 1997
Leadership Training - Wabun Tribal Council, 2008
Women's Development Project - July 2010
Ontario Tourism Service of Excellence, OTEC - June 2014

Volunteer & Community Development

First Nations Student Ambassador - Council of Universities, 2014-2015
President, Shingwauk Anishinaabe Student Association Council, 2013-2014
Mattagami Summerfest Organizer, 2014
Auxiliary Officer Volunteer - Nishinawbe-Aski Police Service, 2012
Recreation Team Member Volunteer, 2005-2013
Crisis Team Member Volunteer, 2005-2012
Crime Prevention Ontario, NOR Zone 1A - O.P.P., 1993-1994