Dustin Cardinal

Indigenous outreach and community support professional with experience in outreach coordination, housing support, addictions and mental health services, and program management. Strong background in building relationships with vulnerable populations, coordinating community partnerships, and supporting individuals through housing, treatment, and system navigation. Experienced facilitator and consultant with a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Sociology and a Diploma in Business Administration & Management.

Passionate about creating culturally safe, people-focused services and strengthening communities through collaboration and lived experience.

Currently working in outreach and community support leadership roles within Indigenous-led organizations, overseeing outreach operations, housing support, staff coordination, and community engagement initiatives.

Experience includes frontline outreach, program coordination, intake and housing support, crisis response, advocacy, and connecting individuals to mental health, addictions, treatment, and community resources. Also experienced in facilitation, workshop delivery, and consulting focused on community wellness, outreach systems, and culturally safe engagement practices.

Bachelor of Arts – Indigenous Sociology

Diploma in Business Administration & Management

Cultivating Safe Spaces (CSS) Facilitator Training

Additional training in outreach, mental health, addictions support, crisis intervention, and community engagement