Leaders in positive impact |

Our Pillars |

Confident

We engage with confidence and use the power of our voice for good.

Influential

We understand our position and opportunity in the community to affect positive change.

Tech-Whisperer

We love what we do and love to share our geek-level passion for tech with others.

Clear

We aim for clarity, using clear language and translated language (where applicable) to help our audiences.

Collaborative

We believe we are better together. We work to uplift those in our community and provide space for learning and engaging.

Blackfoot Tech Council Members

IT Lead, Siksika Health Services since May 2019

David Panther Bone

15 years' experience in IT, including 8+ years in the telecommunications industry, comprehensive WISP operations and infrastructure design with Xplornet Commercial Services, Platinum Communications, Community Networks and SiksikaTel.

IT Specialist, Siksika Board of Education since 2011

Harlon McMaster

Certified Microsoft Systems Engineer. SiksikaTel founding member, with 12+ years experience in IT and WISP operations.

IT Training Program Coordinator, since March 2023

Tammy Spring Chief

20 years experience as the Systems Administrator/IT Management for Siksika Family Services Corporation in technical support, network infrastructure, and database development. Tammy was fortunate to witness and partake involvement in the first networking infrastructure implementation from the Siksika IT Dept for the Nation Service Areas. To share her experience and knowledge with others, she is giving back by providing guidance to IT Trainees in acquiring skills and certification for their future career attainment and joining the technical evolvement of Siksika Nation.

IT Manager, Siksika Nation Administration since 2010

Cassius Smith, B.S.Eng

Managing Siksika Nation's network infrastructure. Educational background in Computer and Electronics Engineering. 15+ years' total experience, including 5 years with Telus/LedCor in internet networking, satellite, wifi home installations.

Operations Supervisor, Siksika Resource Development Ltd. since May 2004

Darren Healy

10+ years' experience operational and WISP infrastructure maintenance oversight with SiksikaTel.

Communications Lead, Siksika Health Services since July 2018

Jennifer Kohlhammer

Jenn is a passionate story-listener and systems thinker, with a "Western" educational background in communication, biochemistry, and intercultural studies. Rooted in firm belief that all things are interconnected, much of Jenn's life and work has focused on exploring relationships, specifically the relationship between peoples' stories and their health. Jenn has worked with Siksika Nation since 2009.

IT Support, Siksika Health Services since April 2021

Desmond Pelly

New to the world of IT with 2+ years experience. Multiple areas of expertise such as help desk support, networking, tower climbing, satellite installation, PC building, etc. Desmond is also very passionate about his work. Consistently exploring new ways to find a solution, always keen to learn, & eager to pass on knowledge. Desmonds hobbies include basketball, gaming, crypto currency, and outdoor activities.