Florence Tsannie

Cigar Lake /Rabbit Lake Elder Advisor/Knowledge Keeper

“My strength, in being a faithful Catholic, is to bring spiritual guidance to people. I do not incorporate traditional elements of smudging or sweat lodge, but if you need prayers or if you want to be taught how to pray, I can help with that.”

Home Community: Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation, Treaty 10. 

Languages: Dene, English Background: Professional experience ranging from hotel management, commercial fishing, variety of administrative roles, mother of five, currently volunteering in her community Catholic church, started as Elder Advisor/Knowledge keeper in Nov. 2024

Specializations: Spiritual guidance, prayer, addictions counselling, stress and grief management, motivation and goal setting, financial advice

Tsannie says her strength, in being a faithful Catholic, is to bring spiritual guidance to people and help those who need prayers or want to learn how to pray. She is also knowledgeable about grieving and stress management. And as the wife of a former Cameco employee, she knows the challenges of site life.