DRUMBEATS LEADERSHIP PULSE


Recognising newly appointed Indigenous leaders shaping Canada’s public, private, and institutional landscape. From government and Crown corporations to global enterprises and leading institutions, Leadership Pulse highlights moments of leadership that move the nation forward.



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JP Gladu

JP Gladu

JP Gladu serves on several prominent boards, including Suncor and BHP's International Forum, and is Chair of Canada's ...

Kristan Straub

Kristan Straub

Kristan Straub is the former CEO of Wyloo Canada, known for his work on major projects and commitment to partnering ...

Derrick Pattenden

Derrick Pattenden

Derrick Pattenden brings over 15 years’ mining industry experience, with strong expertise in finance, mergers and ...

Jennifer Rankin

Jennifer Rankin

Jennifer is an Indigenous leader with over 12 years at the National Association of Friendship Centres, advancing ...

Jocelyn Formsma

Jocelyn Formsma

Jocelyn recently served as CEO of the National Association of Friendship Centres, building on years of commitment to ...

Danny Bayha

Danny Bayha

Danny Bayha brings over 25 years of experience with MeckCon Services Ltd., supporting critical northern infrastructure ...

Grace Nakimayak

Grace Nakimayak

Grace Nakimayak leads renewable energy initiatives in Paulatuk and supports northern energy priorities through the ...

Kevin Hodgins

Kevin Hodgins

Kevin held senior executive roles for over two decades, leading northern operations, teams of up to 75 professionals ...

Troy Bradbury

Troy Bradbury

Troy brings over 40 years of experience across the electrical and power generation sector, with deep expertise in ...

Hilda Broomfield Letemplier

Hilda Broomfield Letemplier

Hilda Broomfield Letemplier brings expertise in Indigenous business, industrial services and government engagement for ...

Denise Baxter

Denise Baxter

Denise Baxter brings three decades of Indigenous education leadership, with expertise in policy, community partnerships ...

Jenn Harper

Jenn Harper

Jenn Harper, founder of Cheekbone Beauty, brings expertise in purpose-driven business, social entrepreneurship and ...

Harry Flaherty

Harry Flaherty

Harry Flaherty, CEO of Qikiqtaaluk Corporation, brings expertise in Arctic business, Indigenous economic development ...

Sarah Midanik

Sarah Midanik

Sarah Midanik leads the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, bringing expertise in Indigenous engagement, ...

Kluane Adamek

Kluane Adamek

Kluane Adamek, AFN Yukon Regional Chief, represents 14 Yukon First Nations and brings expertise in climate policy and ...

Christy Sinclair

Christy Sinclair

Christy Sinclair, Infrastructure Analyst at Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., brings expertise in Arctic infrastructure and ...

Lorne Pelletier

Lorne Pelletier

Lorne Pelletier, Senior Economic Advisor to the Manitoba Métis Federation, brings expertise in Indigenous economic ...

Victoria LaBillois

Victoria LaBillois

Victoria LaBillois, Hydro-Québec board member and NIEDB vice chair, brings expertise in energy governance and ...

Vanessa Doig

Vanessa Doig

Vanessa Doig, Assistant Director at Makivvik, brings expertise in treaty implementation, Arctic development and ...

Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi

Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi

Grand Chief Trevor Mercredi represents Treaty 8 First Nations in Alberta and brings expertise in treaty rights, ...

Chief Darcy Bear

Chief Darcy Bear

Chief Darcy Bear, Chief of Whitecap Dakota First Nation and SaskPower Chair, brings expertise in energy governance and ...

Matt Vermette

Matt Vermette

Matt Vermette, COO of Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, brings expertise in Indigenous investment, regional economic ...

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