Natalie Commanda

Class of 2024

Natalie is a pharmacy technician at a remote dispensing location in Pikwakanagan First Nation, 150km northwest of Ottawa. Natalie was instrumental in implementing the new model, reflecting her keenness for experimentation with the widest range of tools that serve Indigenous wellness in Canada. Natalie takes a holistic view which encompasses personal health, community health, nutrition and health of the environment. Natalie has completed in this year’s Masters Indigenous Games in recreational canoe. Natalie is a registered status member of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan.