About Us

Julie Martin joined SCNATEA in March 2024. Passionate about professional challenges and guided by values focused on people, integrity and respect, the new Executive Director brings a wealth of experience from ten years with a regional non-profit organization in Jamésie, Nord-du-Québec. More recently, she has supported and accompanied legal teams in aboriginal law, as well as corporate and business law, and also worked for several years as a human resources consultant in a large company. While working as a support member of an aboriginal law team, she developed a thirst for knowledge concerning relations with First Nations, which led to the start of a certificate in Native Studies at UQAT and a real desire to be an agent of change. Despite more modest experience in the socio-economic sector, her atypical and varied background demonstrates a capacity to bring significant added value to SCNATEA. His arrival promises leadership inspired by fundamental values, paving the way for new successes and advances for the organization.

Geneviève Binette joined the Secretariat team in August 2020, as administrative assistant and has held the position of Projects and Communications Coordinator since January 2023. With solid knowledge in logistics and project management acquired during her atypical career, she brings to the Secretariat experience and a thirst for learning and renewal. In 2008, she returned to her hometown after travelling around the world, mostly by bike, and after having lived in western Canada and in the United States. Of Anicinabe heritage on her father’s side, she chose to teach in neighboring Anicinabek communities. She will also lead the Jeunes Musiciens du monde (JMM) organization in the Kitcisakik community until 2017. Geneviève has managed numerous Anicinabek cultural projects and organized several events with JMM in schools as well as with Minwashin. In 2022, she accepted the position of Project Coordinator and the Secretariat is pleased to welcome this woman of challenge and passion, open-minded and showing great dynamism, just like the organization she joins.

Kelly Ann Dessureault Auger joined the SCNATEA in September 2024 as an administrative assistant. Originally from Val-d'Or and having lived in Ontario and major cities in Quebec, she is excited to contribute to a nonprofit organization. With a degree in graphic design from Université Laval, along with experience in administration and management, she will bring her strong skills in structure and organization to the role. Her passion for equity, her open-mindedness, and her desire to contribute to the community align perfectly with our mission.