Clinic Lead and Physician

Dr. Brent Young is an Anishinaabe family physician. He was born and raised in Unama’ki (Cape Breton, NS) as a result of his mother being displaced from her home community of Sandy Bay First Nation during the Sixties Scoop. Since returning to Mi’kma’ki, he has been focused on supporting local community groups in the development and implementation of Indigenous-specific primary care services.

Health Director
and Licensed Practical Nurse

Paulina is a proud Mi'kmaw woman from the traditional lands of Unama’ki and is a member of Membertou First Nation. She draws from her experiences as an Indigenous woman, a nurse, a birth-worker, a knowledge keeper, and a person who lives with a chronic disease. She is a fierce and effective advocate against systemic racism in healthcare - especially when it comes to end of life, pediatrics, and care of birthing parents.

Physician

Dr. Tiffany O’Donnell is a primary care provider with certification through the International Society of Addiction Medicine. She’s passionate about Indigenous Health, trauma informed care, and harm reduction.

Physician

Dr. Matthew Lee is a family doctor from Kjipuktuk/Halifax. He completed medical school at Dalhousie University, where he now works in training new doctors, in addition to his work at Wije’winen. In addition to general primary care, Matthew has a special interest in gender-affirming care.

Physician

Dr. Ashley Williams is a family physician who grew up the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) nation. Dr Williams also works as an obstetrician within the IWK Birth network. She is passionate about maternity and newborn care.

Team Lead - Registered Nurse

Camille is a Registered Nurse who is passionate about health equity and justice. She has worked to increase the services offered in the clinic so that patients can access care in a welcoming, safe space. She is a dedicated ally and is always open to learning opportunities.

Mental Health Nurse (LPN)

Shonna is a Mi'kmaw woman and member of Acadia First Nation and Native Council of Nova Scotia. She is a nurse, mother of 2, a lifelong learner, an ally, and advocate for mental health and addictions care. Her goals of care are providing a safe and culturally informed space for all to access comfortably. Since graduating, Shonna has worked in a variety of mental health and addictions healthcare environments and brings with her experience and knowledge from each opportunity to her role at the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre.

Team Lead - Medical Administrative Assistant

Tanya started working at MNFC in July 2022 after working as a student for her work placement. She was born and raised in HRM and enjoys crafting and spending time with family and friends.

This complimentary team supports us in providing community and cultural supports to our patients as well as other members of the urban Indigenous community through various programs under MNFC!
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Bonnie Warren, RN - Pediatric Mental Health
IWK Collaborative Mental Health (Shared Care)

Dr. Cinera States - Psychiatrist
Transcultural Mental Health Program and the Dalhousie Department of Psychiatry

Current Psychiatry Coverage from Dr Pamela Arenella

Dr. Alyson Holland - Pediatrician
IWK Health Centre Community Pediatrics and Dalhousie University

Dr Tommy Brothers - Internal Medicine
NSH Internal Medicine Department

Dr Michael Thorne - Neurology NSH Neurology Department