Shanley Spence, also known as “Wapan Kisikawi Pisim Iskwew - Dawn Woman” is a proud Ininewak and Anishinaabe woman dedicated as a holistic service provider. Rooted in Indigenous knowledge and wisdom, she assists by providing world class high quality Indigenous advocacy and education through...
Janelle Desrosiers is a Michif and French-Canadian Two-Spirit entrepreneur, designer, and writer. As an advocate for the intersections of neurodivergency, mental health and motherhood, she is also on a journey of decolonization and divesting from sick systems. She is the founder and creative director of Bloom...
Born and raised in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Jody is Anishinaabe kwe from Treaty 3 and a proud member of Couchiching First Nation. As the Strategy & Partnerships Advisor, Jody is responsible for the design and development of strategic initiatives and building and advancing relationships with...
As FCC Senior Director of Indigenous Financing, Monica leads a national team dedicated exclusively to empowering Indigenous participation in food and agriculture, assisting communities in reclaiming their inherent right to food security. Monica is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation and grew up in...
Heather Ranville is an Associate Relationship Manager with RBC serving clients in Indigenous communities across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Ontario and North of 60, providing best in class day-to-day banking support, service, and advice. Heather’s holistic support includes helping clients find the right solutions for their...
Reanna Merasty is an architectural intern at Number Ten Architectural Group based in Treaty 1 Territory. She is a Nîhithaw (Woodlands Cree) artist, writer, and educator from Barren Lands First Nation. Reanna received a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the...
Feather is a two spirit indigiqueer Drag Queen who had started drag in Regina Sk, but now resides in Winnipeg Manitoba. She is the pride of Muskowekwan First Nation, and represents her culture within her performances and makeup skills. Feather Talia is heavily involved...
Magnolia Perron is the Indigenous Women and Youth Lead at the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA). She holds a Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Policy and Administration from Carleton University and a Masters in Indigenous Nationhood at the University of Victoria where she focused on...
Kelsey began her career in the Federal Public Service in 1998 with DND, moving to PSPC in 2000. Kelsey was seconded in 2006 to the Manitoba Federal Council and National Manager’s Community to lead several interdepartmental, intergovernmental, and national Public Service initiatives. Kelsey returned to...
Noah is an Indigenous finance professional and currently covers the Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Nunavut regions as the Senior Business Development Manager for the Indigenous Entrepreneur Start-up Program (IESP) at Futurpreneur Canada. The IESP team is mandated to help Indigenous Young Entrepreneurs develop a viable...