Jordan Hatton is the Director of Economic Development for Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (Sand Point First Nation), a formerly displaced First Nation that is developing its reserve lands on the south-east shores of Lake Nipigon. In his work with BNA, Jordan is responsible for all on-reserve infrastructure and housing developments, on-reserve businesses including the Sawmill operation, off-reserve forestry and mining agreements and initiatives, all off-reserve consultation matters, multi-First Nation Projects and initiatives, and sits on multiple Boards for the community. As Director, Jordan is responsible for the staff in his department, budgeting for nearly 40 projects and initiatives, and all funding applications and reports associated with these Projects. Jordan has been working with First Nations for the last 13 years in various resource development, lands and economic development-related positions. He received his master’s degree in political science from the University of Guelph in 2008, and enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling the world, fishing, golfing, and heavy metal festivals.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.
May 17-18, 2023
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino, Tsuut’ina Nation
Calgary, AB, T3E 3X8
September 27-28, 2023
Casino Rama Resort, Rama Nation
Orillia, ON, L3V 6H6