{"id":10498,"date":"2025-01-17T01:05:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T01:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/?page_id=10498"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:56:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:56:27","slug":"team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/?page_id=10498","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Our journey for accessibility\u2026<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

North End Connect Inc. is an Indigenous-led, non-profit community service organization dedicated to advancing digital equity and fostering reconciliation in Winnipeg\u2019s North End. This vibrant and historic neighborhood, located north of Downtown Winnipeg, has long been a cultural mosaic, home to diverse communities including Indigenous Peoples and Newcomers. Despite its rich heritage, the North End faces challenges such as economic disparities and limited access to digital resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing affordable internet connectivity, access to technology, and digital literacy training tailored to the unique needs of the community. By aligning our efforts with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission\u2019s recommendations, we strive to create inclusive opportunities that honor Indigenous knowledge and traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The North End Connect project is a collective effort of several local community groups, technical experts, and researchers. All participating groups share the belief that there are barriers to their client\u2019s ability to access and safely utilize online resources and services and something needs to be done about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our dedicated team comprises passionate individuals with deep ties to the North End, committed to creating spaces of learning, collaboration, and opportunity. Together, we work to ensure that everyone\u2014regardless of background\u2014has access to the tools they need to thrive in a digitally connected world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We invite you to connect with us! Whether you\u2019re seeking support, interested in partnering, or looking to contribute to our mission, our team is here to collaborate and share this journey of digital reconciliation with you. Reach out today and help us build a future where technology becomes a tool for inclusion and empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet The Team!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019re a group of problem-solvers, innovators, and friendly faces who love what we do. Whether it\u2019s tackling challenges, learning something new, or sharing a laugh, we bring passion and personality to everything. Get to know us\u2014we can\u2019t wait to connect!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Courtney Comber<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Executive Director<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Board Chair<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Board Secretary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Board Treasurer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Shanleigh MacKenzie<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of Community Outreach<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Technical Intern<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Director Of Operations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Joel Templeman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Manager<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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North End Connect Inc. is an Indigenous-led, non-profit community service organization dedicated to advancing digital equity and fostering reconciliation in Winnipeg\u2019s North End. This vibrant and historic neighborhood, located north of Downtown Winnipeg, has long been a cultural mosaic, home to diverse communities including Indigenous Peoples and Newcomers. Despite its rich heritage, the North End…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10498","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10498","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10498"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10498\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11345,"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10498\/revisions\/11345"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.northendconnect.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10498"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}