Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Director, Economic Development, Yellowknives Dene First Nation Silal is the Director of Economic Development and Communications for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation in Yellowknife, where he leads economic strategy, intergovernmental relations and public communications. His work is focuses on advancing Indigenous rights through economic development. It includes advancing major infrastructure and resource-related…
Inuvik, Northwest Territories Councillor, Town of Inuvik Jennifer Parrott has a passion for strengthening Canada’s northern research program, bringing over a decade of experience in arctic policy, programming and innovation. As Director of Innovation, Inuvialuit Science and Climate Change, Parrott’s professional interests include environmental change, knowledge mobilization, and strengthening the northern economy. Key achievements include…
Inuvik, Northwest Territories Manager, Petroleum Resources, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Lenora McLeod is Gwich’in from Nihtat Homeland in Inuvik NT. She has over a decade of experience working with Indigenous and territorial governments and organizations; and is recognized for her expertise in land administration, Indigenous governance and policy development. Known for her sound…
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Manger of Environmental Assessment Policy and Planning, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board Kate Mansfield is passionate about building connections and turning ideas into effective policy and meaningful results. She thrives at the intersection of policy, planning, and collaboration, helping navigate complex environmental assessments with clarity and respect for both communities and…
Hay River, Northwest Territories Business Manager, Western Arctic Marine Training Centre Kari Davenport is a northern Indigenous community leader working at the intersection of education, workforce development, and public service. Her professional focus is on building practical training pathways that lead directly to jobs, leadership, and long-term community resilience in the North. Kari is especially…
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Senior Manager, Northern Programs MakeWay Foundation Professionally, Killulark (Laura) Arngna’naaq is interested in supporting the North, including community and the land. She supports work across the three territories through grant making and administrative support to community lead work. Identifying the need for additional supports for artists in the NWT, she has been…
