LLise Brown (she/her), Facilitator and Co-Founder of Momenta Inc. (2006). Lise began her career at camps in Manitoba as an outdoor educator and guide. Lise completed a Bachelor of Recreation in 2001, a Master of Social Work in 2007 at the University of Manitoba, and the Forest School Practitioner training in 2015. Lise combines these practice areas to provide clinical direction, facilitate groups, and counsel individuals in urban and wilderness environments with a focus on physical and emotional safety, successful participation, fun, and meaningful activity.
Lise is a skilled, experiential facilitator who delivers workshops in her areas of expertise, which include trauma-informed practices, anti-oppressive practices, strengths-based behaviour management, values-led leadership and strategic planning, and ethical outdoor education.
SSara Harrison, (she/her), Facilitator and Co-Founder of Momenta Inc. (2006). Sara has been sharing experiences with clients in remote areas since 1998. She has an undergraduate degree in Criminology, completed the Canadian Outdoor Leadership Training Program, is a graduate of the Applied Counselling Program, and is a provincially licensed EMT. Sara instructs Paddle Canada canoe and kayak courses as well as Sirius Wilderness Medicine courses. Sara specializes in designing and delivering therapeutic adventure, outdoor education, and recreation programs across Manitoba. Sara facilitates workshops on topics including program development and design, values-based policy development and leadership, risk management and positive youth engagement.
OOliver Hill, Director of Programs, has a Bachelor of Arts in Adventure Education (2014) and is a certified Paddle Canada Instructor (2022). Oliver has worked in various environments providing instruction and outdoor education to young people since 2010. He is a new guest on Treaty 1 as of 2018 and has enjoyed getting to know the land and its seasons through journeys by bike, on foot, or the water. Oliver is passionate about connecting all people with the growth, joys and discoveries from outdoor experiences.
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We take pride in mentoring program participants who are interested in outdoor education and youth work to progress into volunteer and staff positions with our organization.