Joyce Kenoras
About Joyce Kenoras
Joyce Kenoras is a professional in community relations with extensive experience in business management and First Nations community economic development. She has worked with various organizations, including the Adams Lake Indian Band and the First Nations Health Authority, and has a strong educational background in business and negotiations.
Work at First Nations Health Authority
Joyce Kenoras has been employed at the First Nations Health Authority since 2018, where she serves in the Community Relations role. Her work is based in Kamloops, BC, and she has accumulated six years of experience in this position. In her role, she focuses on fostering relationships and communication between the health authority and First Nations communities, ensuring that health services are culturally appropriate and accessible.
Current Role at Adams Lake Indian Band
Since 2021, Joyce Kenoras has held the position of Tkwemiple7 at the Adams Lake Indian Band, located in Salmon Arm - Chase, BC. In this capacity, she engages with community members and supports initiatives that promote the well-being of the band. Her role emphasizes community relations, enhancing the connection between the band and its members.
Education and Expertise
Joyce Kenoras has a diverse educational background. She studied at Thompson Rivers University, earning a Business Diploma from 1994 to 1997. She also attended Arcadia University, where she completed a Small Business Councillor program from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she received Negotiations training at The Banff Centre from 2000 to 2001. Currently, she is pursuing undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, which began in 1975.
Background in Business Management
Joyce Kenoras has experience in business management, having managed two businesses located in Arizona. This experience contributes to her expertise in community economic development, particularly within First Nations contexts. Her background in business management supports her current roles in community relations and economic initiatives.
Previous Experience and Community Involvement
Prior to her current roles, Joyce Kenoras worked at Westbank First Nation in a residential tenancy position for nine months in 2007 to 2008. She is also involved with Xwist Indigenous Services, focusing on providing support to Indigenous communities. Her board representation experience allows her to contribute effectively to decision-making processes within her community.