President of the Board
Kirby Redwood, BA, MA, CEC
Kirby joined CAC in 2009, initially serving as a peer reviewer before taking on the role of Team Lead. In June 2013, he was elected to the Board of Directors. With more than 30 years of experience in the Human Services sector, Kirby brings extensive expertise and a deep connection to Indigenous communities across Canada.
As Chief Executive Officer of Miskanawah Community Services Association (CSA), Kirby works closely with partners throughout the Human Services sector to develop and deliver programs and services that support vulnerable individuals, families, and communities.
Debra Dell, MACP, M.ED., FNHM
Vice President of the Board
Debra is a founding member and the current Director of the Youth Solvent Addiction Centres of Canada (YSAC). The Canadian YSAC Network consists of nine First Nations youth residential treatment centres located across Canada. Established between 1995 and 2005, the network provides specialized treatment and support services to Indigenous youth affected by solvent use and addiction.
Jennifer Day, BScN, RN
Secretary/Treasurer of the Board
Jennifer is a Registered Nurse with the Department of National Defence, bringing extensive experience in Family and Child Services, client care in residential and facility settings, Canadian Forces (CF) case management, and Health Sciences. Her diverse background reflects a strong commitment to supporting the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Rhonda Barraclough, BSW, MEd., RSW
Director
Rhonda has dedicated more than 37 years to advocating for children, youth, and families and advancing social policies that create lasting change. A former Executive Director of ALIGN and a Registered Social Worker, she is committed to fostering allyship with Indigenous Peoples, community well-being, and inclusive services.
Dennis Yurkiw, RSW, MSW
Director
Dennis brings 35 years of experience in rural and urban health services, ranging from front-line counselling to senior health management. His expertise includes addictions, mental health, family violence, and private counselling practice, with extensive experience supporting Indigenous individuals, families, and communities.
Murray Knutson
Director
Murray brings more than 20 years of experience in the human services sector. A long-time supporter of CAC, he has volunteered as a peer reviewer and served on the Quality Improvement Committee. As Deputy Director at Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, he leads staff development, supervision, and program delivery.
Samuel Tam, RSW, MSW
Director
Samuel has extensive experience in mental health and social work, including individual, family, and group therapy, clinical leadership, and community mental health program development. His background includes emergency mental health assessment, crisis intervention, care planning, and counselling. Samuel is a Registered Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Social Work Supervisor in Alberta and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaiʻi.