Gray Quequish

Gary Quequish is from Round Lake, Ontario (also called Weagamow ) and is a member of the North Caribou Lake First Nation band. Gary comes from the Sandhill Crane clan. His last name “Quequish” means Whiskeyjack (Canada Gray Jay) or Camp Robber. He is known for his down to earth wisdom and a quirky sense of humour. Gary is often called to travel across Canada and the United States for speaking opportunities teaching people through workshops and training Indigenous resource workers.

With a Master’s degree in counselling and a teacher’s certificate, Gary has also worked as a mental health consultant, crisis and trauma worker and counsellor in northwestern Ontario for over 25 years. Gary and his wife Christine integrate faith and ministry in every aspect of their life and work.

Gary and Christine presently live in Sioux Lookout. They have 2 sons, Joel Hanson and Christian Mark Timothy. They also have 5 grandchildren and 2 grand-dogs.