Public Security Indigenous Advisory Committee
Thiessen, Earl
Earl Thiessen, as current Executive Director of the Oxford House Foundation of Canada, is a dedicated leader with over 13 years' experience in the addictions and mental health sector. Earl sits on numerous boards including the Calgary Mental Health and Addiction Leadership Group, Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities, and the Government of Alberta Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force. Earl's formal education includes Addiction Studies, Indigenous Leadership, and Non-Profit Business Management.
Bourque, Sharon
Sharon Bourque is a citizen of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and currently works as its Director of Justice. She is passionate about serving the community and believes in the power of relationship building and bringing people together to create change. Sharon is a retired police officer and teacher and brings a wealth of experience to her roles. She has sat on numerous boards and committees over the years. Sharon has a Master of Education, Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies, and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Alberta. Sharon Bourque was directly recruited and appointed to the Public Security Indigenous Advisory Committee based on meeting the competencies, skills, and attributes required by the Committee.
Manywounds, Teddy
Teddy Manywounds is currently a Director of Justice G4, Tsuut’ina Nation G4 Stoney Nakoda – Tsuut’ina Tribal Council (SNTTC), providing tools and resources to support creating inclusive equity in the Tsuut’ina Nation. Teddy has volunteered with numerous organizations including the Bear Clan Patrol assisting the vulnerable Frist Nations population of Calgary and is the creator and developer of the ‘We are Here Podcast’ for Tsuut’ina Nation. Teddy has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Parsons New School for Design, New York City.
Orr, Marlene
Marlene Orr is the Chief Executive Officer for Native Counselling Services of Alberta and member of the Parole Board of Canada’s National Indigenous Circle since 2019. She is an Indigenous leader and manager with extensive experience in addressing issues impacting public safety, Indigenous people, justice, and corrections. Marlene has a certificate in Business Management from Nicola Valley Institute of Technology and extensive certificate training including alternative dispute resolution, employment training, and leadership.
Sinclair, Scott
Jackson, Darlene
Darlene Jackson works as a Municipal Councillor for the MD of Opportunity. She has 35 years of service as an Office Manager with the RCMP in Wabasca and organized a multitude of events held by the RCMP. Darlene is a former Victim Services Advocate and was also a Court Detail with the local Restorative Justice. Darlene has a degree in Office and Business Administration. Darlene Jackson was directly recruited and appointed to the Public Security Indigenous Advisory Committee based on meeting the competencies, skills, and attributes required by the Committee.