Communications Manager, Tori Cress

G’Chiminssing, Williams Treaty Territory

Tori is Anishinaabe (Ojibway and Pottawattami) from G’Chimnissing, an island community on the shores of Waaseyaagami-wiikwed [Shining Waters Bay (Georgian Bay)], Ontario, in Williams Treaty territory. She has brought her passion for communications work and grassroots community engagement to Keepers of the Water as our communications manager. Her role includes communication strategy development, managing and maintaining the Keepers of the Water website, developing and publishing a quarterly newsletter, managing social media and expanding, and regular email updates to our subscribers. Tori’s communication training, experience and skills have been nurtured and fully supported by the Idle No More National Communications team, including hands-on training at the Center for Story-based Strategy and as a mentee in the ReFrame Mentorship Program. Tori also brings her Anishinaabe worldview, cultural values, and dedicated support of the Water is Life movement to the Keepers of the Water organization.

Contact Information: communications@keepersofthewater.ca