Mia Commanda-Bourque is originally from Quebec and is currently establishing roots with her little family in Nipissing First Nation territory. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Indigenous Relations from Laurentian University.

Before joining the First Peoples Wellness Circle (FPWC), Mia served as the Community Outreach and Wellness Lead with the Aniish Naa Gegii: Children’s Health and Wellbeing Measure (ACHWM). In this role, she worked alongside Indigenous communities and organizations to amplify the voices of Indigenous children. She also led the development of the ACHWM Resource Hub—an initiative designed to offer culturally relevant, safe, and customizable resources that support the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous children and youth.

Mia is honoured to contribute to the work of FPWC, which aligns with her deep commitment to supporting Indigenous health and wellness across Turtle Island. Outside of work, she loves to travel, explore new places, and spend time outdoors with her dog Mabel. You’ll often find her on the water or out on the land. She is fully bilingual in French and English.