JENNIFER ASHAWASEGAI-PEREIRA

An Anishinabe kwe from Henvey Inlet First Nation, has a background in journalism, communications, community engagement, and Traditional Knowledge. She currently works as a Senior Intermediate Indigenous Engagement Knowledge Specialist at SNC-Lavalin and is actively involved in her community, serving as a spokesperson for the Henvey Inlet First Nation wind farm project and as a trustee on the HIFN Legacy Board, while advocating for reconciliation and allyship in the implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.

MY STORY

My name is Jennifer Ashawasegai-Pereira, and I am an Anishinabe kwe from Henvey Inlet First Nation in Robinson Huron Treaty territory. With a background in journalism, communications, community engagement, and Traditional Knowledge from my region, I currently work as a Senior Intermediate Indigenous Engagement Knowledge Specialist at SNC-Lavalin.

Community and culture are at the heart of everything I do. I volunteer as a spokesperson for my community on matters related to the wind farm project, which was developed through a partnership between HIFN’s power company, Nigig Corporation, and Pattern Energy. This project includes a 300 MW wind energy facility on First Nation land, along with a 104 km transmission line that connects to the grid in Parry Sound. I'm also proud to serve as a trustee on the Henvey Inlet First Nation Legacy Board.

Allyship plays a key role in advancing the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Reconciliation is an essential aspect of many sectors across Turtle Island, and I enjoy sharing my thoughts and experiences as a grassroots Anishinabe Kwe, navigating life in both the traditional and modern worlds.

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