Elders

The STREAM™ Community and its entities are enriched by our Indigenous culture and guided by our Elders, whose wisdom, teachings, and spiritual grounding guide our actions, relationships, and programs. The services are rooted in respect, balance, and integrity – done in the right way, for the right reasons. Our Elders’ guidance continues to support our vision as we grow, providing us with ancestral knowledge and wisdom that guides us in our community values, which remain at the forefront of everything we do. 

Senapan Thunder is a leader in using technology and education to foster the revitalization of nêhiyawêwin, the Cree language and culture. After earning her degree in education in 1992, she began her career as a teacher at Thunderchild First Nation. Over the years, she developed a curriculum as a language teacher in North Battleford that began with elementary students, expanded to high school, and ultimately evolved into a week-long Elders’ program. By seeking advice and guidance from her Elders, Senapan was empowered to help lead an entire school system toward integrating nêhiyaw (Cree) culture and ceremony into its program. In 2018, she stepped away from the traditional classroom after a career spanning all grades and ages, including service as an administrator and resource person, or “nehiyaw language catalyst,” for the Saskatoon Catholic School Division. Her passion has not dimmed, though her methods have evolved, as she now teaches Cree using technology. She uses video, television, applications and social media to help carry multiple dialects into a lively and secure future for both youth and adults. She continues to mentor many on their personal journey to relearn their language and culture, and shares nehiyawewin with learners in an online adult Cree group called “Cree & Tea.” Her efforts are truly a gift to the entire province of Saskatchewan.

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Lesley Montour is an Indigenous Cultural and Spiritual Advisor whose work is grounded in ancestral teachings, traditional knowledge, and a deep commitment to personal and collective wellbeing. Guided by Indigenous belief systems and intergenerational wisdom, she carries forward teachings that honour the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, family, and community. Her approach is rooted in relationship, to land, to culture, to spirit, and to the lived experiences of those she serves, ensuring that her guidance is not transactional but relational, intentional, and culturally anchored. Through intuitive insight, ceremony-informed perspective, and compassionate mentorship, she creates spaces where individuals feel seen, safe, and spiritually supported during times of transition, healing, and growth.

As the founder of Kihew Guidance and creator of The Roots Program, Lesley supports individuals and families through life transitions, healing journeys, and spiritual growth with humility, clarity, and relational intention. Her work helps individuals release stagnant energy, reclaim their gifts, and strengthen their spiritual foundation while honouring Indigenous ways of knowing.

Her leadership also extends into education and mentorship, where she supports individuals at various stages of spiritual awareness in developing confidence, discernment, and cultural understanding. Through structured teachings and guided reflection, she fosters personal accountability and self-awareness while reinforcing respect for Indigenous protocols and community responsibilities.

​Lesley’s presence on the Advisory Board reflects her commitment to cultural integrity, holistic care, and organizational alignment with Indigenous worldviews. She offers invaluable guidance on spiritual considerations, cultural protocols, and community-centred approaches—ensuring programs are developed with humanity, harmony, and deep cultural respect at their core.

Healthcare Program Development and Patient Advocacy Advisor

Registered Nurse | Program Developer | Educator | Health Advocate

Christi brings over 30 years of clinical excellence to STREAM™ Health and the STREAM™ Foundation, serving as a trusted advisor on all matters related to healthcare quality, safety, and holistic client support. A highly respected Registered Nurse, she has dedicated her career to improving health outcomes, advancing equitable access to care, and strengthening system-wide approaches to mental health, addictions, and chronic disease support across Saskatchewan.

Her clinical experience spans pediatric nursing, acute mental health, community addictions services, and clinical research, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the patient journey—both inside and outside the healthcare system. Christi has been instrumental in the development and implementation of innovative clinical programs, including her work on a provincial committee that established standardized protocols for withdrawal management—an accomplishment that continues to shape clinical practice province-wide.

A committed educator, Christi has taught and mentored learners from the College of Medicine, College of Pharmacy, and College of Nursing, consistently recognized for her ability to translate complex clinical knowledge into compassionate, practical guidance. Her leadership has helped shape the next generation of healthcare professionals, instilling in them the values of dignity, cultural safety, and patient-centred excellence.

Christi also brings a holistic lens to her clinical advisory role. As a certified fitness instructor and advocate for whole-person wellness, she integrates physical, emotional, and mental well-being into her approach—aligning seamlessly with STREAM™ Health’s model of culturally grounded, person-first, wraparound care.

Her depth of clinical experience, program development expertise, and commitment to humanized healthcare make her an invaluable voice on the STREAM™ Advisory Board. Christi ensures that all STREAM™ initiatives—from navigation and advocacy to systems-level partnerships—are informed by evidence-based practice, operational integrity, and the highest standards of client care.

Lead - Collaborative Growth

Registered Respiratory Therapist | Strategic Partnerships | Systems Integration

Matthew Kwiatkowski serves as STREAM™’s  Lead – Collaborative Growth, where he drives strategic partnerships, institutional relationships, and cross-sector collaboration to expand STREAM™’s  reach and impact. His unique combination of frontline healthcare experience and advancing business education allows him to translate complex clinical realities into compelling, scalable partnership opportunities.

Based in Saskatoon, Matthew’s background as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in high-acuity environments—including Intensive Care, Emergency, and adult medicine—gives him firsthand insight into operational bottlenecks, care gaps, and systemic inefficiencies. This lived understanding strengthens his ability to engage health authorities, benefit providers, employers, and institutional partners with credibility and clarity.

Originally from Prince Albert, Matthew completed his Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Saskatchewan before earning his Respiratory Therapy diploma from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He is currently completing his MBA at Carleton University, further developing expertise in leadership, organizational growth, and strategic execution.

Matthew brings a grounded, relationship-first approach to growth—prioritizing alignment, long-term trust, and measurable impact over transactional sales tactics. His ability to move fluidly between frontline realities and executive-level strategy makes him a key driver of STREAM™’s  expansion.

Outside of his professional work, he values time with family and enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping at Candle Lake.

Employee Benefits & Pension Specialist & Advisor

Debbie proudly serves the business community in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and BC. 
In her career, serving others has been her top priority. At People Corporation, Debbie serves the Business Community with Employee Benefits and Retirement Solution Plans, serving both employers and employees. Customizing Employee Benefits is her specialty. Debbie’s background in having two businesses of her own, one a Dental Management Consulting Business and the other a Marketing Company, has enabled her to understand the challenges and successes of business and to understand their needs better. 

A master networker, Debbie developed Mastermind Groups, Professional Connections, and The Phoenix Mastermind Group. These were created with the Einstein theory that we can all learn from each other. 

Debbie has helped many organizations increase revenue and save money in key areas.
Relationship building, with a focus on each individual and on exceptional customer service and follow-up, has been key. Providing information to customers helps them choose you and your business with ease. 

Debbie has been a speaker on these topics for many years. She has represented top brands such as Westin, Fairmont, Charlton Group & Steinway, Holiday Inn Express, CFIB, The Chamber of Commerce, and People Corporation. In music, she won the silver medal for Alberta in organ and won many Kiwanis Festivals. 

Her goal in business is always the same - be the best you can be every day and serve people with excellence. Debbie has travelled the world and has found that people make all the difference. 

Executive-in-Residence & Adjunct Professor

Dan is a former senior executive, having served for over 30 years in Saskatchewan as President/CEO of multiple health regions, Assistant Deputy Minister of Health, Deputy Minister of Health and Deputy Minister of Education. Most recently, he served as Deputy Minister of Health for Nunavut and President and CEO of the Saskatoon Health Region. He is the past chairperson of the Saskatchewan Health Quality Council and is currently an Adjunct Professor and Executive-in-Residence with the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. 

Dan currently teaches in the Master’s in Health Administration, Master’s in Public Administration and Master’s in Public Policy programs. Dan has experience leading large-scale change across the Saskatchewan health sector, the Saskatchewan education sector and throughout the Government of Saskatchewan. 

He has dedicated his career to patient-centred, student-centred, high-quality, safe, effective, efficient, and evidence-informed system change. He has consulted with health leaders nationwide and has presented in every province and territory. He has consulted internationally, including many US states, Greece, England, Scotland, Ireland, Sweden and Saudi Arabia. He has also met with, learned from, and emulated high-performing health systems across the globe.