Lena Green (all pronouns)
Executive Director/ Financial Controller
Email: lena@edmonton2s.
Lena Green hails from Edmonton, situated on the ancestral lands of Treaty 6, where her family heritage is woven through a tapestry of names such as Huppie, Desjarlais, Oakanese, Batoche, Cardinal, and Tremblay. Though adopted into her stepfather's family as a child, she proudly bears the name Green today.
As the Executive Director and Financial Officer, Lena plays a pivotal role in a multifaceted mission. Her work encompasses a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) initiative, which involves establishing three crucial councils: an Elders Council, a Youth Council, and a Matriarch Council. Lena collaborates closely with Indigenous organizations to combat GBV in their community.
Lena's roots trace back to a lineage of labor activism, a legacy she continues to uphold. Her dedication to labor and human rights has led her to spearhead the formation of a Human Rights Committee for District 3, encompassing all provinces west of Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. As a 2S (Two-Spirit) person, Lena champions the importance of elevating 2S voices, ensuring they are not only heard but seated at the table. Her core values of respect and honesty are unwavering principles she carries into every facet of her life and her time at E2S.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Lena thrives in the embrace of nature. She revels in the serenity of camping and the artistry of fly fishing, passions that come alive during her beloved summer season. Her heart finds its truest contentment in the company of her cherished wife, Christine Braakman.
Marcie Potskin (she/her)
Operations Assistant Manager
Email: operationsassistant@edmonton2s.com
"Leave people in a better place than when you found them." Those words, shared by her late father, continue to guide her life, leadership, and purpose. They have become the foundation of how she walks alongside others—with compassion, humility, and a deep commitment to community.
A proud member of Sawridge First Nation, she believes that leadership begins with relationship and that every person deserves to feel seen, valued, and connected. Her work is grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, respect for community, and the understanding that healing happens through connection, listening, shared responsibility, and walking together in a good way.
For more than 25 years, she has worked alongside Indigenous communities, nonprofit organizations, leadership teams, and community partners to strengthen organizations while centering the people they serve. Her experience includes organizational leadership, governance, strategic planning, operations, financial stewardship, community engagement, and organizational development. While she enjoys building strong systems and sustainable organizations, she believes those systems should always support people—not the other way around.
Throughout her career, she has been committed to creating culturally grounded spaces where Indigenous Peoples, Two-Spirit communities, families, and allies feel welcomed with dignity, authenticity, and belonging. She believes that strong communities are built through trust, respect, and collaboration, and that meaningful change comes from empowering people to recognize their own strengths and gifts.
Her leadership is guided by the values of humility, respect, compassion, accountability, courage, and service. Whether mentoring emerging leaders, supporting organizational growth, or building partnerships across communities, she remains focused on creating environments where people can thrive and where everyone has the opportunity to belong.
She hopes the legacy of her work will be measured not only by stronger organizations, but by stronger relationships, healthier communities, and the lives that have been touched along the way. Above all, she strives to leave every person and every place a little better than she found them.
Randi Nowochin (she/her)
Administration Lead
Email: adminlead@edmonton2s.com
Randi is a proud member of Bigstone Cree Nation on her Auger/Young maternal side with paternal ties from Maskwacis. She was raised in the Wabasca/Slave Lake area. Growing up learning traditional indigenous ways of living with disconnect from cultural teachings, has led her to seek, reconnect and learn, her cultural identity. This journey, along with lived experience, work as a front-line support worker, and her role within the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, continues to guide her work and passion for creating supportive, respectful spaces for others with similar upbringings.
As Administration Lead with Edmonton 2 Spirit Society, Randi supports the organization through administration, coordination, and community connection, helping create organized and welcoming spaces for staff and community.
Randi is currently continuing her education through NAIT and is completing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, further building her leadership and administrative skills.
Outside of work, Randi enjoys travelling, listening to K-pop, and creating memories with her husband, two daughters, and their dog, Greg.
Ruben Yarn (they/he)
Administrative Assistant
Email:administration@edmonton2s.com
Ruben Yarn (They/He) is a two-spirit individual and proud member of Opaskwayak Cree Nation. On their maternal side, The Pas MB is home for their kokum (Mary Head), while their late Mosom (Stan Sinclair) originates from York Factory First Nation MB. Their mother spent most of her days growing up alongside polar bears in the polar bear capital (Fort Churchill, MB) as her father Stan trained to be a firefighter. Ruben’s father is a moniyaw settler who travelled on his own to Amiskwaciwâskahikan from Gander NL. His late Mum is from Marystown NL and late Pop is from Saint Jacques NL.
Ruben grew up around Edmonton and has been actively working towards taking on the many roles and responsibilities of a helper in ceremonial spaces and within community for the past few years. Through a 2S lens, they have come to understand how dire the need is in Amiskwaciwâskahikan for accessible ceremonial and communal third spaces.
Now that they are in a helper position as Administrative Assistant at Edmonton 2 Spirit Society they are looking forward to providing support to the growing E2S team as well as the general public. They strive to utilize this privilege to bring prosperity to their community through advocating and sharing insight with those willing to listen. Ruben’s goal at E2S is to build and maintain relationships in order to strengthen the community as a whole.
In Ruben’s free time they enjoy hiking, creating miniature homes with recycled materials, tending to their plants and cooking for friends and family.
Beth Omeasoo (she/they)
Program Coordinator Lead
Email: programcoordinator@edmonton2s.com
Beth is a proud 2 Spirit member of the Maskwacis, Samson Cree Nation on their maternal side, and the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement on their paternal side, both located on Treaty 6 Territory.
Growing up with a disconnect to their own culture, Beth understands the importance of cultural, traditional, and spiritual resurgence. She continues to humbly explore and discover all the different characteristics of the Plains Cree people and their relatives. In doing so, she hopes to honour thier bloodline by helping guide those who were not as privileged to grow up in their cultures.
As Program Coordinator Lead, Beth is focused on continuing to build upon the structure that has been established by the Edmonton 2 Spirit Society. In doing so, they ensure that the system they work upon is based on cultural & spiritual growth, the 7 sacred teachings, and the organizations promise to commit to their connection with the community. Beth is dedicated to investing their time and energy into helping create a space that 2SLGBTQIA+ folks feel safe to exist in.
Angie Shuttleworth (they/them)
Program Support Worker
Email: programsupport@edmonton2s.com
Angie Shuttleworth (They/Them) is a Two-Spirit, Queer, Métis-Chinese person. They are a citizen of the Otipemisiwak Government, born and raised in Amiskwaciwâskahikan Treaty 6 territory. Their paternal family has Métis, settler, and Cree heritage. Angie’s paternal grandmother (Linda Letendre) has roots in Lac Ste. Anne Métis Settlement and their maternal family is from China immigrating to turtle island in the 1980’s.
As a program support worker Angie is passionate about cultural revitalization and reconnection among 2SLGBTQIA+ Indigenous youth and families. Their passion for this work comes alongside their journey and commitment in walking the path of reconnection through Ceremony and connecting with the community. Angie also holds a diploma in Child and Youth Work, graduating from NorQuest College in 2026
Ashleigh Cardinal (she/they)
Housing Manager
Email: housingmanager@edmonton2s.com
Ashleigh is a dedicated public educator, facilitator, and multi-disciplinary artist who is proud to serve as the new Housing Manager for the Edmonton Two Spirit Society. Hailing from Saddle Lake Cree Nation/Whitefish Lake First Nation #128 on their maternal side and Kikino Métis Settlement on their paternal side, their work is deeply informed by their lived experience, grassroots advocacy and a passion for holistic wellness.
Ashleigh has a strong background in leadership, having served five years as Co-Chair of the E2S Board of Directors. They currently serve as theVice-Chair for the Premier's Council on MMIWG2S+ and were recently appointed as a member of the National 2SLGBTQQIA+ Committee, bringing their valuable insight to a national stage. With a love for public speaking, Ashleigh is committed to creating positive change and supporting their 2SLGBTQQIA+ kin.
Rachelle Gladue (they/them)
Housing Supervisor
Email: housingteamlead@edmonton2s.com
Rachelle Gladue (they/them) is a cree/saulteaux, two-spirit member of Mikisew Cree First Nation with ties to Cote First Nation.
Rachelle holds a diploma in Correctional Services, an Indigenous Social Work Diploma and is currently completing their Bachelor of Social Work through an Indigenous program. In addition to their formal education, Rachelle draws upon their lived and living experience, grounding their practice in cultural knowledge, community relationships, and a deep understanding of the realities faced by Indigenous peoples.
Prior to joining E2S, Rachelle played a key role in the formation of the Social Workers Association of Alberta, serving as a founding Board Member and Vice President. Throughout their career, Rachelle has worked on the front lines in a variety of settings, including street outreach, emergency shelters, bridge to housing, supportive housing, overdose response, medically supported detox, and supervised consumption services. They have also contributed to research focused on ending gender-based violence.
Rachelle is the co-founder of the former Indigenous-led grassroots mutual aid and advocacy organization, Tawâw Outreach Collective. They are a passionate advocate for Edmonton's unhoused community and is committed to advancing Indigenous harm reduction practices and naloxone training.
They now work as the Housing Supervisor for E2S's Emergency and Transitional Housing Project. While awaiting the project's launch, they are leading the development of housing policies and procedures grounded in Indigenous harm reduction principles.
Above all, Rachelle is a proud parent to a two-spirit, non-binary child, Leo, and is a dedicated advocate for the safety, inclusion, and affirming care of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and youth.
Wapi Kiniw (Chase Campeau) (Any Pronouns)
Housing Case Manager
Email: caseworker@edmonton2s.com
Born in Wetaskiwin and raised in Maskwacis Alberta specifically the Ermineksin Cree Nation, Wapi Kiniw calls treaty 6 his home however traditionally his bloodline and roots come from Keeseekoose First Nation which is Treaty 4 territory in Saskatchewan. On his maternal side his nikawiy (Michelle Minde) and nokum (Florence Whitebear) come from Keeseekoose FN, and his nosom (Gordon Willier) comes from Sucker Creek Treaty 8 FN. On his paternal side his notawiy (Shane Severight) and nokum (Florence Severight) come from Cote FN, and his nosom (Blair Pelletier) origin is unknown. His roots are Saulteaux/Ojicree however his upbringing and home territory has been predominantly learning Cree culture and ways of knowing. He has lived in Amiskwaciywaskahikan since spring 2025.
Living on the reservation half of his life and transitioning to urban spaces, Wapi Kiniw has faced many adversities getting to where he is today such as leaving the reservation due to bullying, discrimination and GBV, facing finding space as an indigenous 2S in urban queer spaces that were predominantly white and oppressive, surthriving intense DV, to experiencing housing insecurity thus resorting to addictions. It is with his lived experience facing these hardships that Wapi Kiniw has since then found purpose extending that love, compassion, and unbiased support to fellow indigenous peoples and his fellow 2S kin with a strong sense of empathy and deep understanding.
Blending lived experience with western academic methods such as having certificates in the indigenous family and youth services field, Wapi Kiniw has worked for multiple organizations as a peer support and liaison as well as being involved in numerous community grassroots initiatives such as creating Mohkintstis’ (Calgary) first ever 2S Sharing Circle for youth that is still held today and has gained growing capacity. It is with these gifts and teachings he hopes to take on the Case Manager role with grace and integrity fostering autonomy, identity, confidence, and self love for all of the kin in hopes that their stories are celebrated, heard and continue to be told and continue to grow into who they authentically are inside and out.
On his down time Wapi Kiniw enjoys many things such as travelling when he can to new places around the world and learning about their culture, watching horror movies, playing with his fashion and taking the odd modelling gigs, play numerous sports in sports clubs, and try new things as he thinks it's fun to do things that scare you or challenge you or seem out of the norm. He is also a father to two beautiful fur babies named Nikosis and Nitanis.
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• The Distress Line: 780-482-4357 (HELP).
• Brite Line: 1(844) 702-7483
***At this time, we do not have any supports in place for crisis intervention. If you are experiencing a crisis, please refer to Brite Line or call 911 in an emergency.***
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