Joanne Oskatamin-Potts, FNHP

Director

Ermineskin Cree Nation

Joanne is a member of the Ermineskin Cree Nation which is part of the Treaty Six Territory. The reserve is situated in central Alberta. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Native Studies from the University of Alberta. She is a mother, grandmother, and a sister to 8 siblings. A few extracurricular activities Joanne enjoys are golfing, reading, and walking. She also like to sew my own ribbon skirts.

Joanne has worked for her Nation the past 29 years in various management capacities as well as having served as the Tribal Administrator for a few years working along side Chief and Council. She has very much enjoyed working in the management area because it gave  opportunities to set the direction for the organization through planning and policies.

The past five years Joanne has been working in the housing sector for the Nation in a management capacity as the CMHC Project Manager. he has learned so much working in the housing sector and appreciates having the opportunity to make a difference with housing for the Nation. Joanne completed the First Nation Housing Professional Association certification in January 2023. She said it certainly has been challenging but at the same time rewarding especially when I see the homes completed and knowing that the life of the homes has been extended another 20 years for families!

Joanne has served on several boards and committees in her Nation during her employment namely, Ermineskin Education, Miyowahkohtowin Education, Kanawehmawasohwin CFS Board, and Housing Committee. Joannes involvement with boards and committees allowed her to get to know her community and see the needs at a wholistic level. It also gave her a  wider perspective of where the future of housing should move toward in my community. And lastly, She looks forward to learning more from being involved with FNHPA as a board member.