The Leadership Council
Comprised of individuals who are deeply committed to advancing economic reconciliation and uniquely qualified to work collaboratively to address the most challenging issues pertaining to Indigenous prosperity, our Leadership Council lends their time and expertise to help inform and develop the Forward Summit conference program, and advise on prioritizing specific issues within a broader subject area
The Leadership Council plays a vital role in shaping the Summit agenda, and organizing the speakers and moderators. We lean on them to educate us on the most pressing challenges and trends found between communities and industry.
What the Leadership Council does:
Identifies
They help us identify emerging policy issues and provide guidance on a variety of business development challenges affecting Indigenous communities
Informs
They serve as a resource of expertise as questions surrounding specific topics arise and offer a well rounded, wide spectrum vantage point into Indigenous economies
Advises
They review the the full proposed agenda ahead of publication to provide any feedback if necessary, and advise the conference team on who to prioritize as speakers
Meet the 2023 Leaders!
Manager, Cross-cultural & Indigenous Relations
ATCO Gas
Director, Indigenous and Diversity Engagement
The Banff Centre
Director, National InSTEM Program Actua
Partner
MLT Aikins LLP
Senior Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Scotiabank
Community and Indigenous Engagement Advisor
Enbridge
Chair, Indigenous Advisory Council
TC Energy
Assistant Dean, Engineering Community and Culture
University of Alberta
Director for Community and Indigenous Projects
HATCH
National Director Indigenous Strategies
Chandos Construction
CEO
Creative Fire
Environmental Practitioner & Impact Entrepreneur
Ciclomanias
Manager, Indigenous Relations
ATB Financial
President
All Nations United
President & Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Ecotourism Services
Senior Specialist Advisor, Indigenous Workforce Development
Suncor Energy
Founder & Principal
RISE Consulting
CEO and President
Eagle Spirit Business Development
Indigenous Community Engagement Advisor Canada
AECOM
Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Partnerships
Riversdale Resources
Speakers
Through recommendations from our Leadership Council, we invite some of Canada’s brightest minds to join Forward Summit as speakers. Check back regularly for updates!
