Mishael Gordon Manager, Research Qikiqtaaluk Inuit Association Iqaluit, Nunavut Mishael is a strong advocate for education with a Bachelor of Science in Arctic Nursing, and a graduate diploma in Indigenous Administration & Public Policy, focusing on contemporary Nunavut. Mishael’s interest in public health administration has led her to support health protection initiatives such as…
Paul Tucker Chief Operating Officer, Faculty of Medecine Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Paul Tucker is the Chief Operating Officer for the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and has been for the past five years. Prior to this, he spent nineteen years with the Government of Newfoundland…
Kristie Derkson Senior Policy Planner Alberta Environment and Parks, Government of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Kristie lives and works in Amiskwacîwâskahikan/Edmonton, Alberta. She is a passionate member of her community with her focus on environmental conservation and supporting a healthy and vibrant community for her two boys. Her employment with Alberta Parks has allowed her…
Luella Legge Instructor, School of Business and Creative Industries Nova Scotia Community College Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Luella is currently an Instructor in the School of Business and Creative Industries at the Nova Scotia Community College. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Master of Business Administration. Having spent time in Government, Non-Profit,…
Theresa Nyabeze Senior Mine Engineer Vale Ontario Operations Sudbury, Ontario Ms. Nyabeze a graduate of Laurentian University, is a Professional Mining Engineer with over 20 years’ experience in the mining industry, working in roles in mining engineering and operations. She is an advocate for diversity and inclusion and has co-authored papers such as “Gaining…
Pamela Osmond-Johnson Associate Dean, Students Services and Undergraduate Programs University of Regina Regina, Saskatchewan Pamela Osmond-Johnson is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership with the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina and is currently the Associate Dean, Student Services and Undergraduate Programs. Her scholarship focuses heavily on the work of teachers and…
Josh MacFadden Senior Legal Counsel and Privacy Officer Farm Credit Canada Regina, Saskatchewan Josh MacFadden B.A. B.Ed. LLB CIPP/C CIPM FIP, is Senior Legal Counsel and Privacy Officer with Farm Credit Canada (FCC) – a federal Crown corporation which serves the industry which feeds the world. In addition to a focus on privacy, Josh…
Emily Woods Director, Communications Environment and Climate Change Canada, Government of Canada Chelsea, Québec Emily’s career has taken her from coast-to-coast-to-coast, where she has served in the Governments of Alberta, British Columbia, Nunavut and Canada, as well as an Indigenous organization. Drawing on this pan-Canadian experience, Emily works to foster a deeper understanding of…
Nicole Beatty CEO of the Wellington SDC and President of the Montreal Association of SDCs Montreal, Quebec Billy’s career began in photography and television, reflecting his fascination with meeting people and hearing their stories. But a desire to become more involved in his community and his living environment led to a career change in…
Natacha Tanguay Treaty Manager Fisheries and Oceans Canada Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Quebec Natacha comes from Pikogan, in Quebec’s Abitibi region, and is a member of the Anishnabeg Nation. A federal government employee since 2002, she has extensive experience in program management. She also had the privilege of serving on the team of the National Inquiry into…