Chante Speidel

Dedicated professional with a strong background in Indigenous cultural content, community engagement, and program development. Proven expertise in restorative justice, project coordination, and youth engagement. Adept at fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations, educational institutions, and community groups.

Indigenous Studies Instructor - Saskpolytechnic

(2025-11)

• Designed and delivered courses on Indigenous histories, cultures, governance, and contemporary issues.
• Integrated Indigenous pedagogies, oral traditions, and land-based learning into classroom instruction.
• Mentored students in research projects related to Indigenous Studies.
• Collaborated with colleagues to embed Indigenous perspectives across disciplines.
• Supported initiatives that advance reconciliation and decolonization in higher education.

Prevention Program Manager - Dakota Tiwahe Services

(2025-04)

• Developed, implemented, and evaluated yearly prevention programs tailored to the needs of children, youth, and families
• Designed culturally relevant programming that promotes Dakota culture, language, traditions, and values
• Engaged directly with community members to deliver educational and awareness initiatives fostering inclusion, participation, and empowerment
• Planned and organized program activities while managing budgets, tracking expenditures, and maintaining accurate statistics

Community Justice Worker - Southern Chiefs' Organization Inc.

(2024-10 - 2025-03)

• Managed restorative justice diversion programming to meet client file needs.
• Developed programs, including anger management, mental health counseling, community service, and cultural healing activities.
• Collaborated with clients to address harm and foster healthier environments.
• Coordinated with Crown prosecutions and police services for referrals, ensuring culturally relevant support.

Associate Project Specialist - Oyateki Partnership

(2024-05 - 2024-09)

• Provided coordination, manage, and administer ten projects across partnership institutions.
• Initiated and supported project management, monitored student success statistics, planned and evaluated project activities, and ensured projects met stakeholder needs.
• Prepared project plans and reports, researched educational trends, assisted in financial performance, and oversaw project operations.
• Developed and monitored budgets, ensuring resource availability, reviewing contracts and expenses, and allocating resources effectively.

Youth Advisor - Oyateki Partnership

(2023-02 - 2024-05)

• Chair the Youth Advisory Circle, an Indigenous youth group.
• Assisted in identifying and reducing barriers to youth engagement and development.
• Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in the community through the Youth Advisory Circle and broader Youth Network.
• Managed a youth network, reviewing and incorporating youth components into project work plans and organizing youth-focused meetings and events.
• Conducted data entry and document processing, encompassing research and reporting.

Bachelor of Arts - Indigenous Studies - University of Saskatchewan