Tia Larocque – Graham is a proud nehiyaw iskwew from Waterhen Lake First Nation in Treaty Six territory. She currently resides in Saskatoon SK, and works for SIIT’s pawâcikêwikamik: The Innovation Collective. A cree translation for “the lodge to support those who dream”, the project...
Jordyn is a Michif researcher and PhD Candidate in the area of Business and Society at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University (SFU). Her research is focused on Indigenous entrepreneurship and values-aligned business, and she specifically studies how Indigenous entrepreneurs build mutually-supportive...
Mallory Rose is an anishinaabe-kwe, Ojibwe woman from Curve Lake First Nation. She is an innovative, high-energy marketing leader with over 10 years’ experience in Indigenous wellness, cultural education and community engagement. Mallory is passionate about amplifying Indigenous voices through online workshops, learning programs, and community-driven...
Alisha is the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development economist, the first-ever Navajo economist for the tribe. She’s also a doctoral candidate at New Mexico State University in the Doctorate of Economic Development program. Alisha is also the vice-chair of the board of directors of...
Janice Gladue (Asini waciy iskwêw – “Rocky Mountain Woman”) is a member of the Sweetgrass First Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. Currently living and working in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Janice has spent her professional career building and supporting capacity development in Indigenous communities. Whether personal or...
Rhonda’s background and experience crosses a variety of different sectors including government, non-profit community-based organizations and the private sector. Rhonda is the founder of Spirited Ways Consulting. An Indigenous (Metis) owned business that supports non-Indigenous organizations and businesses on their reconciliation journey. Rhonda also provides organizational...
Justine comes to FCC after 17 years with Export Development Canada (EDC) and seven years with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). She is an impactful strategist whose diverse experience includes delivering financial services on the front line, leading successful organizational transformations, evolving risk management capabilities,...
Winona Embuldeniya joined the Policy and External Relations Branch July of 2022 as the first Director of Indigenous Partnerships and Reconciliation at Women and Gender Equality, after beginning her career with the federal government in September 2001. Previously, Winona was Acting Director General for Natural Resources...
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