Silal Shafqat

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…

Graeme Reed

Ottawa, Ontario Strategic Advisor, Assembly of First Nations Dr. Graeme Reed is a Strategic Advisor at the Assembly of First Nations, working to elevate First Nations in national and international dialogues. He does this in a variety of contexts, including on Ministerial advisory committees, non-profit Boards, Parliamentary committees, and UN climate change processes. In his…

Kathleen Mansfield

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…