​Supporting Wabauskang band members in the protection of community values, meaningful engagement in resource development activities, and preservation of the environment in the community’s traditional territory.
Team Member Bios
Ashlee Perrault, Office Coordinator, ashlee@obaushkongaki.com
Ashlee is a member of Wabauskang First Nation and graduated in 2012 from Seven Generations with an Honours in Office Administration. Ashlee’s work experiences include reception for Bimose Tribal Council, medical reception at various health care facilities in addition to experience in various customer service roles. Ashlee is excited to use her knowledge to benefit the community and she looks forward to visiting the community on a regular basis once the COVID 19 pandemic recommendations and restrictions allow for visits to Wabauskang.
Reggie Bacon, Mineral Development Advisor, reggie@obaushkongaki.com
Reggie is the newest member of our team. He is a Wabauskang First Nation band member and he also resides in the community. He has worked in the resource industry in the past. He is passionate about the values and teachings that we should consider gifts from the earth. Reggie is adamant about using his voice to speak for those who cannot. Reggie enjoys the outdoors, sharing his knowledge with his daughter Ava.
Ryan Haines, Manager, ryan@obaushkongaki.com
Ryan has been working with First Nations in the Treaty 3 territory for eighteen years. In 2014, Ryan started working with Wabauskang First Nation to develop Obaushkong Aki (the Wabauskang Resource Office). He has a Natural Resource Management (B.Sc.) degree from the University of Northern British Columbia and a Master’s degree in Rural Planning and Development from the University of Guelph. When he is not working, Ryan enjoys getting outdoors and going on adventures with his son, Quinn, and wife, Amy.
