Stephen Hendrie Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Canada

Capitalizing on over two decades of working directly for Inuit political organizations as a communications specialist and political strategist, I provide communications and strategic advice to Inuit NGO's, land claim organizations, and Development Corporations to assist in political and communications objectives.

Ottawa, Canada

2012 - 2015 Executive Director Provide strategic advice to the ITK President and Board of Directors. Manage Inuit NGO as part of the Canadian political process, and national Inuit political process.2002 - 2012 Director of CommunicationsProvided strategic media and communications support for National Inuit Leader Mary Simon (2006-2012), and Mr. Jose Kusugak (2002-2006).Raise awareness of Inuit issues at national level in Ottawa, and across Canada with elected politicians,… Show more 2012 - 2015 Executive Director Provide strategic advice to the ITK President and Board of Directors. Manage Inuit NGO as part of the Canadian political process, and national Inuit political process.2002 - 2012 Director of CommunicationsProvided strategic media and communications support for National Inuit Leader Mary Simon (2006-2012), and Mr. Jose Kusugak (2002-2006).Raise awareness of Inuit issues at national level in Ottawa, and across Canada with elected politicians, senior bureaucrats, and key target audiences.Developed and executed key events to communicate issues, such as annual Inuit Executive Arctic Training for senior bureaucrats, "A Taste of the Arctic" at the National Gallery of Canada (2010, 2011) the National Arts Centre (2013, 2014, 2015), and ITK's 40th anniversary conference, "From Eskimo to Inuit in 40 Years) held at the NAC in November, 2011.Managed Communications Department with dedicated staff who took care of ITK's online presence (social media and web), traditional publishing (Inuktitut Magazine), parliamentary co-ordination, and all the LANs and WANs to support ITK's connections to the world. Show less

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Developed communications at Makivik Corporation to raise awareness of Inuit issues in the Nunavik region of Northern Quebec.Developed and executed numerous communications projects in support of Makivik presidents Charlie Watt, Mr. Zebedee Nungak, and Mr. Pita Aatami.Memorable during this time was the communications support before, during, and following the 1995 Quebec sovereignty referendum. Nunavik Inuit held their own referendum, and voted in the Quebec referendum. Makivik… Show more Developed communications at Makivik Corporation to raise awareness of Inuit issues in the Nunavik region of Northern Quebec.Developed and executed numerous communications projects in support of Makivik presidents Charlie Watt, Mr. Zebedee Nungak, and Mr. Pita Aatami.Memorable during this time was the communications support before, during, and following the 1995 Quebec sovereignty referendum. Nunavik Inuit held their own referendum, and voted in the Quebec referendum. Makivik president Zebedee Nungak subsequently spoke out across Canada, and in venues in Washington, London, Brussels, and Geneva. Show less

Lahr, West Germany / Quebec City / Iqaluit

Before the Berlin wall came down Canada operated military bases in Europe as part of NATO commitments known as Canadian Forces Europe (CFE). The Canadian Forces Network (CFN), consisted of English and French radio and television stations operated by the CBC in Lahr, West Germany, The network included repeater stations in Baden-Baden, Heidelberg, Ramstein, and Brunnsum (Netherlands). Working out of the Lahr studio, the Announcer hosted everything from the morning show to the late-night… Show more Before the Berlin wall came down Canada operated military bases in Europe as part of NATO commitments known as Canadian Forces Europe (CFE). The Canadian Forces Network (CFN), consisted of English and French radio and television stations operated by the CBC in Lahr, West Germany, The network included repeater stations in Baden-Baden, Heidelberg, Ramstein, and Brunnsum (Netherlands). Working out of the Lahr studio, the Announcer hosted everything from the morning show to the late-night music shows. We would broadcast "The World at Six, and "As it Happens" via telephone hookup to Canada, and "Morningside" tape-delayed during the day. This was a dream job come true to broadcast on a daily bases to the Canadian military community stationed in Europe.The CFN Newscasts were composed of local news items from the military community, and BN wire service for additional news and sports coverage.In Quebec City from 1984-1986 this was a time when considerable political activity took place, notably the resignation of René Lévesque from the Parti Québecois, the shooting in the National Assembly, first majority election of Brian Mulroney, and the Papal visit of Pope John Paul II in September, 1984.As a Researcher for the English Radio morning show "Quebec A.M." the work involved chasing and producing stories for broadcast each day. I was also privileged to cover the Quebec Nordiques for CBC Radio Sports. This was when Michel Goulet, Dale Hunter, and the Stastny brothers were playing, and the team was coached by Michel Bergeron.In 1983 I first travelled to the Arctic as a summer student to work for CBC Northern Service in what was then called "Frobisher Bay". The name changed to "Iqaluit" (many fish) in 1987. In the summer of 1983 I hosted the afternoon show "Adliq", and covered current affairs, notably the Inuit Circumpolar Conference General Assembly held at the Gordon Robertson Education Centre (renamed Inuksuk High School in 1990). Show less

M.A., Political Science

B.A., Communication Studies

Education record

To this day I maintain a close link with Loyola High School in Montreal, and alumni. The Jesuits were great teachers, disciplinarians.