Panelists/Speakers

Colleen Runner Waskewitch is an elder from the Tsuutina Nation and is the Executive Director for Guest Services Resort Wide at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino since May 2014 up to present. She [...]

Juanita Marois is the CEO at Métis Crossing, and a proud citizen of Alberta’s Métis Nation. Juanita considers herself privileged to lead the exciting expansion of not only Alberta’s, but also [...]

SAS – WAAKSISTO AAKII – Courageous Woman  (Cree, Métis Nation of Alberta) is the Founder and Owner of Sundance Source Consulting.  Sheryl-Ann Carscadden is a respected Indigenous leader, [...]

James McInnes is the founder of Prompty, a trusted relationship manager that helps people build confidence and get good with people. His journey spans from international stages as a professional [...]

Michelle is a proud Cree woman & is the owner of Iskwew Health. With over 17 years of experience in Indigenous health and wellness, Michelle’s work is rooted in holistic healing, [...]

Heather Wolf Ear (Manakii Makoyi Thou’kii: Beginning of a New Day) is a Blackfoot woman from Siksika First Nation, currently residing on the unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation on [...]

Jaime Bull is an Indigenous leader and community advocate with over 20 years of experience in governance, health, and social services. She is serving as Deputy Chief and prior as Band Councillor [...]

Quelemia is an Indigenous actor, writer, director, and dramaturge from the Musqueam Nation. A multidisciplinary artist, her work is rooted in Musqueam culture, storytelling, and protocols. Over [...]

Karyn Lewis, a proud BC First Nations woman from the Squamish Nation.  She is the Manager of Regulatory Affairs for the Crown Mountain Project but her favourite role is mother and grandmother.  [...]

Zoe Kompst is the Indigenous Communications and Community Liaison at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). A proud two-spirit member of the Musqueam First Nation, Zoe brings cultural knowledge [...]