Stanley Kipling is an experienced social worker and consultant with over 20 years of experience managing social services programs and providing clinical services. He holds a Master's degree in Social Work and has expertise in areas such as counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and managing social workers. Currently he works as an independent consultant advising on Aboriginal culture, history, and traditional practices.

1. S T A N L E Y K I P L I N G , B S W , M S W
118 – 420 Webb Place • Winnipeg, Manitoba • R3B 3J3
(204) 801-2919 • drkhorse69@hotmail.com
Summary
 Master of Social Work graduate with an extensive career at the management level in the
social services industry including operations management and an executive director role.
 Proud First Nation individual who is currently a consultant, advisor and presenter on
Aboriginal culture, history and traditional practices as a subject matter expert.
 Successfully held clinical supervisor and social work roles, providing expertise in
therapy/clinical counseling, assessments, advocacy, case planning and management,
mediation, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, child welfare investigations and
supervising social workers.
 Expertise in human resource management in the areas of recruitment and selection,
performance management, progressive discipline, training, mentoring, and evaluating
professional and support staff.
 Acted as a preceptor to social work students obtaining bachelors and masters degrees.
 Fosters highly positive relationships and partnerships with executives in community,
corporate and Aboriginal organizations, senior officials in the Federal and Provincial
Government, and Chief and Council in First Nation communities.
 Active participation in varied professional committees focusing on policy and ethics reviews,
healthcare issues in Aboriginal populations, improving Aboriginal cultural awareness,
spiritual care and suicide prevention.
 Extensive experience in designing and delivering educational programs and presentations in
the areas of Aboriginal diversity, addictions, anger management, family violence prevention,
life skills, personal development and many other topics.
 Strong background in program development, management and evaluation for broad ranging
social services programs including counseling, employment, transition and child protection.
Professional Background
Regional Cultural Care Coordinator, Aboriginal Health Programs 2010 – 2015
WINNIPEG REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
 Consulted staff in all WRHA healthcare facilities and community organizations on Aboriginal
culture and traditional practices through individual counseling, workshops and
presentations.
 Collaborated with public sector partners to develop a training program to educate health
care professionals to provide culturally-sensitive care to Aboriginal clients. Participated in
curriculum development, piloted the inaugural workshop and streamlined programming.
Site Coordinator Aboriginal Health Services 2010
ST. BONIFACE GENERAL HOSPITAL
 Managed daily operations of Aboriginal Health Services including budgeting, prioritizing
staff activities, and scheduling workloads to respond to client and unit requests.
 Provided crisis intervention and mediation services between hospital staff and
patients/families including building relationships with high profile individuals such as First
Nation Chiefs.
 As part of the senior management team, attended meetings to discuss strategies to
overcome and prevent critical incidents.

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Lecturer 2013
UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG
 Designed and delivered an undergraduate course “Traditional Care Giving and Suicide.”
Executive Director 2008 – 2009
EAGLE URBAN TRANSITION CENTRE (EUTC) • ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA CHIEFS
 Planned and directed the daily operations of a multi-faceted centre providing services to
Aboriginal people. Services included: personal, family and employment counseling;
employment readiness; advocacy services; youth trade training; job placement; and
acculturation services for individuals transitioning from First Nation communities to an
urban setting.
 Developed and negotiated successful proposals with private and government funders.
Supervisor, Aboriginal Family Enhancement Team 2006 – 2008
ALL NATIONS COORDINATED RESPONSE NETWORK (ANCR)
 Provided leadership to social workers and coordinators in providing services to Aboriginal
children and families in care in Winnipeg.
 Trained and supported staff in delivering services including clinical counseling, assessment,
case planning, service implementation, referrals, resource coordination and evaluation.
 Developed and implemented strategic plans. Led program development, implementation and
evaluation to ensure delivery of equitable, efficient and effective service delivery.
Special Investigator for Child Protection 2003 – 2005
MINISTRY OF ALBERTA
 Investigated allegations of child abuse within government-operated group homes.
 Interviewed children, suspects, witnesses and all levels of staff.
 Documented findings and recommendations for actions based on the Child Welfare Act.
Facilitator of Family Violence Prevention Program 2002 – 2003
MA MAWI WI CHI ITATA CENTRE, INC.
 Facilitated a support group; individual, family and couples counseling; and cultural
workshops.
KASOHKOWEW CHILD WELLNESS SOCIETY 2000 – 2005
Investigator/Team Supervisor (full-time, secondments) 2001 – 2003, 2003 – 2005
Case Manager 2000 – 2002
Generalist Social Worker 2000 – 2001
 Supervised a team of social workers performing child welfare investigations in Alberta.
 Acted as an investigator for suspected child abuse cases.
Committee and Other Professional Activities
Member
Regional Ethics Council, WRHA 2012 – Present
Spiritual Care Coordinators Committee 2010 – Present
St.Amant Aboriginal Culture & Services Committee 2010 – Present
Indigenous Cultural Competency in Mental Health Service Delivery 2011 – Present
Tuberculosis Services 2010 – Present
Winnipeg Foundation Proposal Review Committee 2008 – 2009

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WRHA Representative 2010 – 2013
Regional Suicide Prevention Committee, Health Manitoba
Dept. Representative 2010 – 2013
Regional Spiritual Advisory Committee, WRHA
Elder and Consultant Advisor 2012
Health Council of Canada (consulted on the health needs of Aboriginal people in health facilities)
Guest Speaker on “Mental Health, Homelessness and Addictions” 2012
Conference for educating service providers on homelessness, Prefector Kitakyushu, Japan
Speaker on “Social Work from an Aboriginal Lens: Promoting Resiliency and 2010
Pimatisiwon (the good life)”, Celebrating 100 Years Social Work in Health Conference
Academic Background
Master of Social Work
University of Manitoba
Bachelor of Social Work
University of Manitoba
First Nation Community Wellness Diploma
University of Manitoba
Professional Development and Specialized Training:
 Aboriginal Cultural Awareness
 Traditional Teachings and Sweat Lodge
 Pallative Care: Aboriginal Perspective on
End of Life
 Child Abuse Investigations and
Interviews and Polygraph Info Session
(RCMP)
 Supervisor Training Course
 Employee Performance Workshop
 Conversational Ojibwe
 Fund Raising Essentials
 Essentials of Supervision
 Microsoft Excel
 Field Instructor Workshop
 Investigating Child Sexual Abuse
(RCMP)
 Essentials of Management
 Career Pathing for Aboriginal People
 Communicating with Aboriginal People
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