“I chose to become involved in this kind of work because I have a natural tendency to be a helper/mediator and I want to have a positive impact in the world. This field is the perfect intersection of those two attributes. Oshki-Giizhig is at the fore-front of reconciliatory community service work; from intake and assessment, to practice and advocacy, we are radical and loving in the work we do.”

As of May 2024, Mark has been with our organization for 8 years! He previously worked supporting adult addictions programming and youth group homes, before joining the Oshki-Giizhig team. A proud husband and father of two, Mark is kindhearted, articulate, and innovative. He has a Bachelor of Social Work, a BA in Philosophy, and is working towards completing his Master of Social Work by 2025. With his advanced written and oral communication, deep knowledge of the policies and systems we interact with, and strong problem solving skills, Mark is a great asset here at Oshki-Giizhig.

“We are, therefore I am”