Who We Are
Triangular Communications Inc. provides quality Sign Language Interpreting services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. We are a women-owned and women led company with the common goal of providing professional, ethical, friendly, community-focused service. We are leaders and experts in our field, and as members of CASLI, our knowledge and expertise is measured by the national standard.
Why We Began
The Interpreters in our community have been approached by several organizations; theatre companies, community programs and events to provide Interpretation. We have decided to work together and share the work by forming Triangular Communications INC. (TCI)
About Us
Sheila Keats
Sheila Keats, COI, 23 yrs Professional Interpreter. Believe in listening over talking, doing over listening and doing the right thing.
Love my job because of the mental challenge and personal engagement. A political junkie who loves learning about different cultures, especially through food.
Heather Crane
Heather Crane, 13 years as a professional Sign language interpreter. She is a very self-motivated, energetic, crafty and constructive go getter. She always believes in “working hard and playing harder” since life is too short and knowledge is power. Her love of language began at MUN with a French degree but she found her true passion with ASL and the Deaf community. Due to the variety of workplaces, the language and multitasking complexity creates learning opportunities while working and creating equitable environments. When she isn’t working she can be found walking her dog, playing hockey, renovating or travelling. Heather is a devoted mom, wife and dog lover who enjoys all of lives twists and turns.
Denika Philpott
Denika Philpott is an ASL-English Interpreter who resides in NL and has been interpreting for 20+ years. For the first 15 years of her career, Denika worked the post secondary sector. Since 2019 she has focused on freelance interpreting in a variety of settings. Denika is an animal lover who loves to knit, hike and would love nothing more than to live on a farm.
Dana Rideout
Dana Rideout is an American Sign language-English Interpreter with 20+ years of experience. Dana has worked in a variety of settings in her freelance career from theater to legal interpreting and everything in-between. However, her passion for education and her desire for empowering people through knowledge has held the focus of her profession, which has been in Educational Interpreting. Dana has worked in all areas of education from K-12, college, and university through out her professional career. Dana is a devoted and loving wife, and mom to 3 wonderful boys, and pours all her extra time and energy into them. When she is not running from one sporting event to another, working on homework projects, or teaching life lessons, she enjoys spending time in nature, listening to music, signing, cooking, and baking.
Maya Angelou wrote, 'nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone'. We would not be here without support.
Interpreter Consultant
Marguerite Peddigrew
A trailblazer in our community, Marguerite is a RID Certified: Retired Interpreter with 39 years of experience in the profession of ASL/English interpreting. Having a Deaf sister has fuelled her drive and passion for justice and accessibility for the Deaf community. She is a long standing RID and AVLIC/CASLI member who has graciously shared her wisdom and knowledge with future generations of interpreters. She is still leaving her mark today by providing consultation and advice to TCI in her role as Consultant / Partner. She is a huge support and continues to shape the interpreting community in Newfoundland Labrador.
Deaf Consultant
Jennifer Rimmer
Jennifer went to Newfoundland School for the Deaf and Memorial University of Newfoundland, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts.
She believes that the small steps you make today can make a big impact on someone tomorrow. Equality and access to quality language are important to everyone, especially within the Deaf community.
Jennifer has worked in the Deaf community for 15 plus years as a Volunteer, ASL Consultant, and teacher of ASL/Deaf Awareness, and has experience as a Deaf Community Outreach Specialist on a national and provincial level. She is a nature lover and hiking enthusiast. In her free time, you will find her outdoors or spending time with her amazing partner and their two young children.