Bio

Kathleen Sawdo,

she/her

Human Resources Manager

Kathleen Sawdo (Kanakneepawich Migiizi Manitou Ikwe – Standing Eagle Spirit Woman) is Anishinaabe and a member of Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation in Treaty 3 Territory. She resides part-time in Thunder Bay, Ontario and part-time in her home community. Kathleen holds a Tribal Human Resource Professional (THRP) designation and is a member of HRPA. She is currently a director on the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Board and is an award-winning entrepreneur.

With her education and experience in Human Resources and her Anishinaabe ancestral knowledge, Kathleen brings a balanced approach to Human Resources Management. She is passionate about amplifying the voices of Indigenous youth and assisting in preparing them for success!

Kathleen enjoys spending time at her “shack on the lac” and fishing with her dog Millie and cat Tinkerbell!