Christine Petawabano
Christine has held various coordinator positions, and believes her enthusiasm and passion for helping others led her into these positions as well as the opportunity to share her story.
She has been a Community Representative on the Cree Board of Health for the last 8 years, as well as a Vice Chairperson for the last 4 years.
Christine has been living a sober path going on 13 years, and honors this path by facilitating land- based Wellbriety retreats annually. She promotes sober and healthy living through her own personal life.
She is a 4th year Sundancer and regularly practices ceremonies, stating they have helped her to continue being on her sober path and reaching out to others who need support.
As well, Christine has been a board member on a volunteer basis for the Mistissini HOPE committee which promotes healthy alternatives over alcohol and drugs in the community.
Christine enjoys spending time out on the land, either for exercise or practicing a traditional lifestyle, as a Nishiiyuu or what we are referred to as Cree.