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Flourishing at FNEE: Tina Vassiliou’s inspiring experience
A native of Matimekush-Lac John and member of the Uashat mak Mani-utenam community, Tina Vassiliou is Senior Adviser, First Nations Relations, for Nemaska Lithium. In her position, she is committed to promoting the development of Indigenous communities in the areas of sustainable growth and the environment. Inquisitive and determined, she never shies away from opportunities to expand her skills, broaden her horizons and discover new ways to engage the communities she works with. It is in this spirit that she recently pursued two programs (Women and Leadership and the Program for Managers) at FNEE, where she learned a lot and met with some great people. Concrete learning experiences relevant to Indigenous communities At FNEE, Tina increased her knowledge and skills and met inspiring people, allowing her to take full measure of what Indigenous leadership encompasses. For Tina, a tangible asset of the programs available at FNEE is that they provide concrete learning relevant to the realities of Indigenous people. Beyond the theory, the programs give learners the tools to apply new skills in the current context of First Nations. One thing that stood out for Tina was the wide diversity of participants. This plurality of backgrounds and experiences creates a favourable climate to listening and applying skills. Tina explains that every leader, whether they are elected or appointed to a board, has a unique perspective on issues. Through the sharing of views and insights, all participants emerge from the program with a more refined and thorough understanding of Indigenous realities. This networking between participants leads to relationships built on trust that continue beyond the programs, including at subsequent events.
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