Staff

Tansi, my name is Loretta Bellerose from Whitefish Lake First Nation (Atikameg). I hold a Social Work Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Calgary. I’ve worked in child and family services for 25 years with Alberta, Indigenous Services Canada and the last five years with Treaty 8 First Nations. I was born into a large family of nine children. My mom and my grandparents raised me to have strong Christian values and beliefs. These Christian values have shaped my practice to love children and families, to believe in them, to help them in their healing journey. My husband of 31 years is from Driftpile Cree Nation. We have four children and four grandchildren who are an absolute joy to this kokum and mosoom. It’s been my privilege to serve the Treaty 8 Chiefs of Alberta for the last five years as the Chief Administrative Officer of Treaty 8 Urban Child and Family Services.