Board: Director
Karhinéhtha’ / Cortney is Kanien’keha:ka (Mohawk, People of the flint), Bear clan and member of Wahta Mohawk Territory. Cortney brings an integrated portfolio of experience as an Indigenous health researcher and consultant. She serves as an Associate Chair for the National Consortium for Indigenous Medical Education. Cortney is a Doctor of Science candidate in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership (DSc RHL) at Queen’s University..
The Community Foundation for Kingston & Area is situated on Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Huron-Wendat territory. We acknowledge the significance of this land and all that is within it for the Indigenous Peoples who lived and continue to live here and who are sustained by this land.
It is our understanding that this territory is part of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty between the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee to share and protect this land. In the spirit of peace, friendship and respect, all subsequent Indigenous Nations and newcomers were invited into this living treaty to care for this land and its resources.
We affirm our commitment to continuously listen, learn, and honour Indigenous histories and perspectives as we work towards building a more resilient and welcoming community. We affirm our commitment to be a space for reconciliation in action.