Tanya Blais is the Indigenous Workforce Development Coordinator with Shared Health Indigenous Health, supporting provincial initiatives to strengthen Indigenous recruitment, retention, career development, and workforce engagement across Manitoba’s healthcare system. A proud Red River Métis woman, Tanya brings nearly 20 years of experience in Indigenous workforce development, employment services, recruitment, and community engagement. Prior to joining Shared Health, Tanya spent more than six years as the Workforce Development Coordinator with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority’s Indigenous Health program, where she supported the development of a representative Indigenous workforce through recruitment, student employment and internship programs, career outreach, community partnerships, onboarding, and employee engagement.

Tanya is committed to creating meaningful pathways into healthcare careers for Indigenous people and contributing to culturally safe and inclusive workplaces where Indigenous employees feel respected, valued, and supported. In her role with Shared Health, she will work collaboratively with Indigenous communities and partners, Human Resources, health authorities, and healthcare leaders to advance Indigenous recruitment and retention and support the development of a more representative healthcare workforce. Her approach is grounded in relationship-building, collaboration, and a commitment to reconciliation and health equity.

As the Indigenous Workforce Development Coordinator, Tanya is available to all Indigenous employees to meet and discuss items such as career counselling, résumé and interview support, and to serve as a connection to the Indigenous Health team. You can reach Tanya at [email protected] or (431) 374-5314.