Contact Negahneewin Student Services

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Emily MacKenzie
Indigenous Student Advisor
(807) 475-6652
[email protected]

Hello! My family ties go to Tyendinaga First Nation, which is Mohawk Territory near Kingston, ON. I have been spending the last few years learning about my family history and culture and have enjoyed the journey it has taken me on so far. I moved to Thunder Bay from Southern Ontario and started work at Confederation College as an Indigenous Recruitment Intern, where I got to spend a year travelling throughout the North. Upon completion of my internship, I returned to school to complete my Bachelor of Education at Lakehead University. I spent time working for The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre before returning to the college as an Indigenous Student Advisor. I can be found most times outdoors with my husky Willow or curled up with a good book. I look forward to helping students on their academic journey.

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Breanne Yesno (she/her)
Indigenous Student Advisor
807-473-3867
[email protected]

Hello! My name is Breanne Yesno, and I’m a proud member of Eabametoong First Nation, with roots in Thunder Bay. I recently graduated from Lakehead University with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
I’m passionate about traditional crafts and hands-on artistry. In my free time, you’ll often find me engaged in beading, moccasin making, knitting, and crocheting. I’m always eager to explore new craft projects and share the joy of creating with others.
I am so excited to help students on their educational journey!

Leanna Marshall
Counsellor 
(807) 473-3708
[email protected]

Aanii, my name is Leanna Marshall. I am a member of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug; however, I was born and lived in Thunder Bay my entire life. I am a mother of two lovely and vibrant daughters. I have worked at the Confederation College for five years as an Indigenous counsellor. My role here is to provide emotional and mental health support for students. As well, I connect them to Elders and Knowledge keepers and other community resources. I have worked as a social worker/counsellor for over 19-years. The area of expertise that I offer is around trauma, addictions, and emotional skill-building using modalities like EMDR and DBT. I also love the act of being creative and encourage students to participate in making! It’s amazing to see how proud people are when they make something with their own hands! I love to connect with people through art, being on the land picking medicines, and being around the fire having tea.
You can find me in APIWIN or in my office in Student Success.

Joe Wark
Counsellor 
(807) 475-6328
[email protected]

Hello. My name is Joe Wark, and I am one of the Indigenous Counsellors at Confederation College. I am a lifelong resident of Thunder Bay and a proud father of two children. While my mom was a Lac Seul First Nation band member, I consider Thunder Bay to be my home community. I graduated from the Social Service Worker program at Confederation College and completed my Master of Social Work degree at Lakehead University. I am currently a PhD student in the School of Social Work at Memorial University. I have been working with youth and families since 2010 in a diverse range of settings including youth justice, mental health, substance misuse, and family counselling. As an author and researcher, I have published articles on Indigenous cultural values, complex trauma and parenting, and cross-cultural counselling. I am excited to help contributing to the success of Indigenous students at Confederation College.

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Tracey Aultman
Indigenous Recruitment Officer
[email protected]

Hello, my name is Tracey Aultman. I am a proud member of Marten Falls First Nation. I was raised in North Bay and moved to Thunder Bay in 2001. I fell in love with the lakes and landscape of the area and have considered Thunder Bay home for the last twenty years. I work as the Indigenous Recruitment Officer at Confederation College. My role is to reach out to students to provide information about our programs and services throughout our 8 regional campuses. The services I offer are advising appointments, assistance with applications via phone, in person or email, campus tours, presentations or school visits.
To book an appointment, ask a question or schedule a school visit please click below:

Connect With Your Recruitment Officer

I am also a member of a collective group of Indigenous Recruiters in Ontario APSIP (Aboriginal Post Secondary Information Program), whose goal is to help students connect, explore, and discover post-secondary options.

Confederation College is committed to supporting Indigenous Youth and building relationships with First Nation communities, by participating 10 weeks of the APSIP tour.

To learn more about APSIP.