Steve Teekens has been working with the marginalized and homeless sector in Toronto since 1995. Steve is the Executive Director at Na-Me-Res where he has worked since 2008. He has a degree in Public Administration and Governance from Ryerson University and is working on his Master’s Degree in Public Administration at Queen’s University. In 1985, Native Men’s Residence (Na-Me-Res) began offering emergency shelter to Toronto-based Aboriginal men who were without a place to live and has expanded its services to include a nationally-recognized transitional housing program as well as a long-term independent housing initiative. The Na-Me-Res team meets the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of their clients wherever they are on their journey.
In his spare time, he is a drummer, singer, and Grass Dancer. Steve teaches drumming and singing to the men and youth at various Native organizations inside and outside of Toronto. Over the years, Steve has traveled to Pow Wow’s in Ontario and beyond.
Steve has traveled to South Korea to perform at a ten-day International Dance Festival. Additionally he has drummed and danced for events such as: the opening ceremonies for the Pan Am Games, the Toronto World AIDS Conference, and performing in front of the Pope for World Youth Day.
