Dynamic and innovative CEO overseeing Creative Fire, one of Canada’s only Indigenous Strategy, Communications, Design, Engagement and Research Agency. Indigenous insights and strategy in mining, nuclear, energy, real estate, retail, not for profit, and financial services sectors. Led the National Deloitte Indigenous Practice and a Partner providing professional consulting and strategy services across the country for Corporate Canada, Indigenous Communities, Indigenous Economic Development Corporation and their private businesses. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women 2013 by WXN in the Trendsetter and Trailblazer Category, Leanne is a Senior Executive with Indigenous Relations, ESG, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and Reconciliation Action Plans for global corporations. Currently completing the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) Directors Education Program and the ESG Global Competent Boards Program. Member of the Board of Directors for: First Mining Gold Past Board Member: Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) Mining Association of Canada (MAC) Board of Governors, Wilfrid Laurier University Mining Industry Human Resource Council (MiHR) Women in Mining Canada (WIM Canada)
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