Toni wakemup
Community Organizer / community engagement
Toni Wakemup is a dedicated community leader who lives in Nett Lake Village on the Bois Forte Reservation. With a lifelong commitment to service, Toni began working to support her community as a teenager, cultivating a deep understanding of local needs, values, and traditions. Her work is grounded in a passion for strengthening relationships, fostering communication, and ensuring that community voices are heard and respected.
Today, Toni serves as the Development Director for KBFT FM Radio, where she leverages her experience, creativity, and collaborative spirit to build meaningful partnerships and expand opportunities for the station. Her role allows her to connect people, share important stories, and support local initiatives that enrich the cultural and social fabric of the region. Toni remains dedicated to creating positive change and empowering her community through her leadership and advocacy.
Qualifications
Toni Wakemup has years of experience in community service and development, with a strong foundation in relationship-building and communication. As Development Director for KBFT Radio, she is skilled in strategic planning, partnership development, and fundraising to sustain and grow local media initiatives.
Her lifelong commitment to serving her community, beginning in her teenage years, demonstrates her deep understanding of community needs and her ability to develop responsive, impactful solutions. Toni’s leadership is marked by cultural awareness, dedication to amplifying local voices, and a genuine commitment to supporting the wellbeing and vitality of the Bois Forte Reservation and beyond.
SKILLS
highly efficient organizational skills
strong communication skills
culturally connected
Teaching / COORDINATING EXPERIENCE
coordination and youth facilitation of radio programming on the Bois Forte Reservation
workshop coordination & facilitation for In Progress’s Waterers Program for Nett Lake Village
email: info@in-progress.org