Tammy Lidguerre

Licensed Mental Health Therapist with 10 years of clinical experience delivering culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care. Skilled in client-centered assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. Supported by 15+ years of Health Management experience in First Nation communities, integrating clinical expertise with strategic community wellness and culturally responsive practice. Fluent in Denesuline and English.

Contracted Mental Health Therapist - Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority - Fond Du Lac, SK

(2023-11)

• Conducted assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans, resulting in tailored interventions and improved client progress.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and improve treatment outcomes.
• Developed and facilitated therapeutic workshops on mental wellness, boosting client resilience and coping skills.

Approved Mental Health Therapist - FNIHB

(2017-01)

• Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, including emergency assessments, short-term counseling, referral to appropriate services or hospitalization if needed.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and improve treatment outcomes.
• Developed and facilitated therapeutic workshops on stress management, boosting client resilience and coping skills.
• Documented client progress in confidential files.
• Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy

Sessional Instructor - First Nations University of Canada - Saskatoon, Sask.

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.

Executive Director - Athabasca Denesuline Child & Family Services Inc. - Black Lake, SK

(2023-05 - 2023-11)

• Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, partners, and community leaders.
• Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
• Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
• Evaluated existing programs for improvement opportunities while identifying new program ideas based on market analysis.
• Provided oversight of all departments to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

Health Director - Nunee Health Board Society - Fort Chipewyan, AB

(2022-08 - 2023-01)

• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Supervised and provided oversight for the overall health department Program.
• Monitored budget allocations for health services.
• Reviewed, and as needed, developed and implemented health policies, procedures and standards.
• Identified areas of risk associated with clinical practice patterns and proposed corrective action plans.
• Evaluated programs for effectiveness and made recommendations for improvement.

Contracted Mental Health Therapist - Athabasca Denesuline Education Authority - Black Lake, SK

(2021-08 - 2022-06)

• Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, including emergency assessments, short-term counseling, referral to appropriate services.
• Facilitated psychoeducational groups in order to increase awareness of mental health issues.
• Organized workshops focused on raising public awareness of various mental illnesses.
• Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.

Health Director - Red Pheasant Cree Nation - Red Pheasant Cree Nation, SK

(2019-08 - 2021-04)

• Advised senior management on policy decisions related to healthcare delivery systems.
• Assisted in developing grant proposals for funding various healthcare projects.
• Monitored budget allocations for health services.
• Evaluated programs for effectiveness and made recommendations for improvement.
• Established guidelines for infection control protocols within the facility environment.
• Conducted outreach activities to increase awareness of health services in the community.

Health Transition Consultant - Red Pheasant Cree Nation - Red Pheasant Cree Nation, SK

(2019-06 - 2019-08)

• Participated in conferences and meetings related to transitions, identified potential challenges in the transition process and devised solutions accordingly.
• Served as a liaison between clients and internal teams throughout the transition process.
• Monitored progress of transition plans and provided feedback as needed to Leadership and ISC.
• Provided individualized support and guidance to facilitate successful transition.

Health Transition Consultant - Sweetgrass First Nation - Sweetgrass First Nation, SK

(2019-06 - 2019-08)

• Served as a liaison between clients and internal teams throughout the transition process.
• Identified potential challenges in the transition process and devised solutions accordingly.
• Participated in conferences and meetings related to transitioning into new roles or organizations.
• Monitored progress of transition plans and provided feedback as needed.
• Provided individualized support and guidance to facilitate successful transitions.

Health Director - Fond du Lac First Nation - SK

(2003-09 - 2019-03)

• Monitored budget allocations for health services.
• Evaluated programs for effectiveness and made recommendations for improvement.
• Researched health center standards and guidelines to identify best practices and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
• Directed, supervised and evaluated Clinic staff, clerical and maintenance personnel.

Child and Family Services Supervisor - Athabasca Denesuline Child & Family Services Inc. - Stony Rapids, Sk

(2001-01 - 2003-09)

• Provided oversight of the CFS Program and staff, developed strategies for improving client satisfaction with family services programs.
• Provided guidance and support to caseworkers in their daily duties.
• Monitored caseloads to ensure timely completion of case work activities.
• Conducted assessments of families' needs and provided referrals as needed.
• Maintained accurate records regarding client information and progress notes.
• Supervised a team of social workers and other staff members providing family services.

Masters of Indigenous Social Work - Indigenous Social Work - University of Regina (2021)

Graduate Skills Certificate - Graduate Skills - University of Saskatchewan (2019)

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Arts - University of Regina (2001)

Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work Degree - Indigenous Social Work - University of Regina (2001)

First Nations Interdisciplinary Studies - Diploma - First Nations Interdisciplinary Studies - University of Regina (1998)