Panelists/Speakers

Christine John is a trusted advisor, speaker, and community builder with more than 20 years of experience in Indigenous relations, policy development, and corporate advisory. She is the Founder [...]

Travis Boissoneau is Blackbird Strategies’ Vice President. From Parliament Hill to Standing Rock, Travis has stood with First Nations to defend their rights and advance their interests for [...]

Heather J Barker studied Biochemistry & Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph and later a Masters degree in Toxicology. Her career began as a scientist developing new vaccines [...]

Waneek Horn-Miller is a bear clan, Mohawk mother of three from the communities of Kahnawake and Ohsweken. She has worked as a sports commentator for CBC and APTN, and has become a strong advocate [...]

Cam has a wide variety of professional and lived experience that has helped to not only inform his work but mould his experience and unique perspective. For the past 15 years, Cam has used that [...]

Chelsee Pettit is an Anishinaabe entrepreneur, retail innovator, and industry leader in Indigenous economic reclamation. A proud member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation, she is the Founder, CEO, and [...]

Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow is the Founder and CEO of Birch Bark Coffee Company, a First Nations-owned, organic, and Fairtrade coffee company rooted in social impact and Indigenous economic [...]

Dawn T Maracle, M. Ed. is the founder and Executive Director of the nationally registered not-for-profit HOPES (Healing Our Peoples through Education, Sports, and Social justice) Indigenous [...]

Matthew Foss is a member of the Métis Nation of Alberta, with over 20 years of research and public policy experience and is an Executive Fellow with the University of Calgary School of Public [...]

Sarah Midanik is an Indigenous professional who is passionate about increasing capacity and social impact across Indigenous communities. Born and raised near the historic Métis community of St. [...]