Denise Baxter brings three decades of Indigenous education leadership, with expertise in policy, community partnerships and Indigenous student success.
Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, brings expertise in purpose-driven business, social entrepreneurship and scaling Indigenous-owned brands.
Harry Flaherty, CEO of Qikiqtaaluk Corporation, brings expertise in Arctic business, Indigenous economic development and northern resource management.
Sarah Midanik leads the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, bringing expertise in Indigenous engagement, reconciliation and partnership development.
Kluane Adamek, AFN Yukon Regional Chief, represents 14 Yukon First Nations and brings expertise in climate policy and intergovernmental relations.
Christy Sinclair, Infrastructure Analyst at Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., brings expertise in Arctic infrastructure and modern treaty implementation.
Lorne Pelletier, Senior Economic Advisor to the Manitoba Métis Federation, brings expertise in Indigenous economic development and federal policy.
Victoria LaBillois, Hydro-Québec board member and NIEDB vice chair, brings expertise in energy governance and Indigenous economic development.
Vanessa Doig, Assistant Director at Makivvik, brings expertise in treaty implementation, Arctic development and Indigenous economic governance.
Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi represents Treaty 8 First Nations in Alberta and brings expertise in treaty rights, resource governance and leadership.