Kristine Neglia

Kristine Neglia joined FNIGC in 2019. As the Senior Manager, Education and Training, she is the lead on OCAP® and Data Sovereignty-related education and training activities, such as FNIGC’s The Fundamentals of OCAP®, the FNIGC Student Bursary, and OCAP® workshops and presentations.

Prior to FNIGC, Kristine worked for Indigenous organizations at the local, provincial and national levels in diverse areas such as housing, health and community wellness. Past positions include Education Specialist with the First Nations Health Managers Association, Senior Program Officer with the First Nations Market Housing Fund. and Policy Analyst with the Ontario Native Women’s Association.

Kristine received her MA in Integrated Studies from Athabasca University in 2017, with a specialization in Equity Studies. In 2020, she received the Adult Learning and Development Program Certificate from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. An off-reserve member of the Curve Lake First Nation, Kristine now lives in Ottawa, and in her spare time enjoys creating stained glass art and riding her motorcycle.