As Director, Investments at the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Stephen leads infrastructure project finance transactions in partnership with or for the benefit of Indigenous communities. He is proud and honoured to have closed a number of financings for meaningful and critical Indigenous community infrastructure...
Emily oversees the development and execution of Vale Base Metal’s sustainability, government relations, and communications strategies and plays a pivotal role in positioning the standalone business as a leading global transition metals company. Emily has nearly 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles...
Rick Carron was appointed President of Superior Propane in July 2021. Superior Propane is Canada’s leading distributor of low-emission propane to help industry and communities displace carbon-intense fuels with a cleaner, safer alternative. Rick is committed to maintaining Superior’s position as the propane experts with...
Brendon Grant is from the Haisla Nation and Nisga’a Nation communities in northwestern BC. Brendon’s grandparents guided him towards post-secondary education, which led him to obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from UNBC and a Master of Marketing & MBA from Schulich School of...
Derek Chum LLB is a consultant and the VP of Growth and Strategy with Indigenous Community Engagement. Derek was a corporate and commercial lawyer for 11 years providing business and project advice to Indigenous communities and enterprises across Ontario. As a long-time resident of Toronto...
Cameron Bishop is a forward-thinking scholar currently pursuing a Master of Applied Science in Computer Engineering with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence. Their academic journey is defined by a profound commitment to leveraging technology for a positive societal impact. Within their research, Cameron stands at...
Jesslyn Dymond is the Director of Data Ethics at TELUS. As part of the Data & Trust Office, she leads the organization’s work to realize responsible data-driven innovation, including the Responsible AI portfolio and the award-winning, ISO-certified Privacy by Design Data for Good program. Jesslyn...
Marissa Nobauer is a Director, Reconciliation, Community Engagement and External Relations at TELUS working with a team of passionate professionals across the business responsible for partnering with, advocating for and advancing access to broadband connectivity to Indigenous communities in our serving area and the implementation...
Chris Henderson is a Canadian eco-entrepreneur and environmental innovator. He is among the country’s foremost energy transition commentators. Chris has held a spectrum of prominent leadership positions at the intersection of clean energy, Cleantech, climate change, and sustainable prosperity for over four decades. He offers...
Ms. Bo See Fok has over 10 years of experience in the Federal Public Service and recently joined the Procurement Assistance Canada (Ontario Region) team in September 2023. She has held several positions within the Procurement Directorate mostly related to Real Property Contracting. In...