Portrait of Marilyn Kimewon

Marilyn Kimewon

Executive Assistant
Aanii Boozhoo! Marilyn Kimewon ndizhnikaas. Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory ndonjibaa. Mshiikenh ndodem. Lansing, Michigan (Gchi-mookmaan-Kiing) Giidaadis. I am the Executive Assistant for the First Peoples Wellness Circle. I have the knowledge in maintaining the day to day operation of First Peoples Wellness Circle in an Administrative Capacity. I have worked at one of the oldest Indigenous Mental Health Clinics in Canada which is The Nadmadwin Mental Health Clinic for over 22 years. I worked with community members daily assisting them with their mental health and wellness. I have had the opportunity to work with dynamic individuals who are Clinicians, Youth Mental Health Worker, Psychologists, Psychiatrist and Community Wellness Workers!! I currently reside in the old village of Wiikwemkoong, known as Murray Hill!! I have also been serving Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory with various Governance Committees over the years, I enjoy this, as we work very hard to ensure progress and prosperity for our future in Wiikwemkoong. I practice everyday to speak and understand our Anishinaabemowin. Our most valued resource in our organizations is our People!! Miigwetch.