Staff

Tenisha joined the Treaty Commission in 2011. In her role, Office Manager, she provides administrative management of office operations, implementing policies and procedures, and oversees organizational efficiencies and manages relationships with vendors and service providers. Tenisha also advises on human resources management and employee relations. 

Previously she worked for the Public Service Commission of Nova Scotia, Capital District Health Authority and ExxonMobil Canada in administration, human resources, and special projects.

Tenisha graduated from Eastern College with an advanced human resources management diploma excelling in compensation, benefits management, and employee relations. She is a member of the Chartered Professional in Human Resources Canada.

Angel joined the Treaty Commission in May 2016. She is the welcoming face at the Treaty Commission, supporting the organization in her role as Receptionist. Previously she worked in hospitality as an assistant manager. Angel is a member of the Wet'suwet'en Nation. 

Carmen joined the Treaty Commission as a Process Advisor in June 2019, and has since become a Communications Advisor. She supports communications through public information and education, and special projects, including forums and gatherings focusing on key topics of Indigenous rights recognition. Carmen also facilitates treaty negotiations and supports the Parties in making progress to conclude treaties. 

She has has a BA (Hons.) in History and International Relations, and is pursuing her MA in History at UBC, with an emphasis on Indigenous women's roles in defining the 20th century concepts of sovereignty. Some past research projects of hers include: the emergence of Chinese-Canadian identities during the BC gold rush era, Indigenous nationhood against the backdrop of the Quebecois separatist movement, and the relationship between Indigenous women, children, and the nation.

Carmen has co-hosted a podcast, and currently serves on the board of directors for a local theatre company, while also supporting bilingual diversity, equality and inclusion efforts. She has lived in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and the Northwest Territories, but now calls Vancouver home.

Dean joined the Treaty Commission in April, 2022. In his role, Process Analyst, he researches matters related to the treaty negotiations and rights recognition and supports the Parties making progress in negotiations.

He holds a BA in Political Science with a minor in Economics from the University of Victoria. He is a recipient of the Vancouver Police Board’s Award for Merit for his actions to quell violence during the 2011 Stanley Cup Riot. Dean was also a volunteer member of the Juan De Fuca Ground Search and Rescue Team.

Nancy Wong joined the Treaty Commission in July 2003 as the Funding Analyst. In her role she supports the Treaty Commission with executing and monitoring compliance of First Nations Negotiations Support funding agreements. 

Previously she held positions in private, and municipal government sectors and retail. Nancy is a member of the Certified General Accountants. 

Vincent joined the Treaty Commission in March 2022 as Funding Analyst.

In his role, he supports the funding mandate of the Treaty Commission by executing and monitoring compliance of First Nations Negotiations Support Funding Agreements.