Our head office & three sites
Every site delivers the same program: a positive, fun, stimulating, and respectful learning environment where children learn through play. Free bussing is provided to families living within site-specific boundaries.
Our leadership team
Our team is dedicated to supporting the vision, values, and cultural foundation of our Cree Aboriginal Head Start program. Each team member brings a wealth of experience in early childhood education, leadership, and community engagement. Together, we work to ensure that our program provides a safe, nurturing, and culturally grounded environment where children, families, and staff can thrive. Rooted in Cree teachings and guided by collaboration, our team is committed to fostering growth, strengthening relationships, and honoring the Indigenous knowledge that shapes our work every day.
Mel Nollski
Executive Director
Tracie Anderson
Program Manager
Nina Lawrence
Family Support Manager
Barry Bradley
Transportation Manager
Meet our office team
April Prescott
Alberta Education Consultant
Felice Gladue
Cultural Coordinator · Ext. 116
LeeAnne White
Culture Support · Ext. 117
Corrie Pusch
Office Administrator · Ext. 109
Retelle Poitras
Program Liaison · Ext. 115
Joanne Gaudet
Child Development Aide · Ext. 119
Paula Girard
Occupational Therapist
Alaina Sadowski & Stephanie Trussell
Speech Language Pathologists (SLP)
St. Basil Site
Located in the St. Basil Catholic Elementary School.
12214 – 128th Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5L 1C5
780-477-1596 · hsstp@amiskwaciy.ca
Meet our staff
St. Francis Site
Located in the St. Francis Center, Bosco Foundation Building.
6770 – 129th Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5C 1V7
780-448-9632 · hsstf@amiskwaciy.ca
Meet our staff
Our Lady of Peace Site
Located in the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Elementary School.
15911 – 110th Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5P 1G2
780-930-4215 · hsolop@amiskwaciy.ca
Meet our staff
Site photography by Bert Crowfoot™