As the Community Manager is responsible for planning, establishing, coordinating and evaluating support services for the local community programs and services being developed and delivers as part of the Kuh-ke-nah project. Under this project he also works with community leaders and administration to recruit and support local community K-Net employees. Les also works with other K-Net staff coordinating the planning and overseeing of identified training programs for First Nation e-Centre Managers, Computer Technicians and the Multi-media Producers.

As KO's Outreach Worker, Les worked with Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nations to identify local employment and training opportunities. This position provided Les with an in-depth knowledge and strong working relationship with community members and the First Nation leadership. From 1994 to 1999, Les worked as Nishnawbe Aski Nation's Far North Fire Management Training Co-ordinator, in partnership with Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Les graduated in 1992 as a Forestry Technician from The Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology.

E-mail address is lesmeekis@knet.ca