About us

Sharon Makanga is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker registered with the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW). She is also completing a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology to become a Psychologist.

With extensive experience in culture and community development, Sharon serves as our Program Guardian, a role dedicated to overseeing and supporting the Afro-Mentorship Initiative (AMI) in a way that strengthens Saskatchewan’s Black community. She understands the value of including the experiences, skills, knowledge, and support from a variety of people and groups to encourage inclusive development.

Her desire to create meaningful change was especially strengthened after the birth of her daughters. As a proud mother of three daughters Sharon’s passion is to empower others through an anti-oppressive, family systems approach. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),  Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Cultural Therapy (accounting for colonial barriers/systemic challenges). Sharon has experience working in the Not-For-Profit sector and government serving as a Medical Social Worker (MSW) in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. As a MSW she has worked within communities in Northern Saskatchewan and cities including Nipawin, North Battleford, Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina. She has also worked in School Environments, Child Protective Services, and Public Health (during COVID-19).

During her leisure time, Sharon enjoys spending time with her daughters by exploring a different country’s culture or engaging in art by the beach.