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Indigenous Leaders

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These stories about leaders from Indigenous communities who stand out for the industry contributions they’re making across Northern Ontario are made possible through the continued support of North Star Air as part of our Northern Ontario Business Leaders Program.


Indigenous Leaders: Kristan Straub looks to find common ground in the Ring of Fire

Indigenous Leaders: Kristan Straub looks to find common ground in the Ring of Fire

New Ring of Fire Metals boss brings an Indigenous perspective and project smarts to advance Far North mine
Indigenous Leaders: Betting on himself made all the difference for Patrick Hunter

Indigenous Leaders: Betting on himself made all the difference for Patrick Hunter

Inspired by Norval Morrisseau, Red Lake artist thriving in the corporate world
Indigenous Leaders: The Warrior spirit fuels Jason Thompson

Indigenous Leaders: The Warrior spirit fuels Jason Thompson

Thunder Bay and Red Rock entrepreneur 'blazing a new path' for Indigenous participation in the economy
Indigenous Leaders: Online platform brings Indigenous-made goods to the world

Indigenous Leaders: Online platform brings Indigenous-made goods to the world

Digital marketplace Biskane aimed at Indigenous makers to sell their products
Indigenous Leaders: Balancing stories of challenges with stories of success

Indigenous Leaders: Balancing stories of challenges with stories of success

IPAC president Krystal Abotossaway bridging cultures inside and out of her role as TD senior manager
Indigenous Leaders: Restoring the treaty relationship is the path to prosperity

Indigenous Leaders: Restoring the treaty relationship is the path to prosperity

Randi Ray looks to advance partnerships between Indigenous people and corporate Canada
Indigenous Leaders: Unique tea blends steeped in childhood memories

Indigenous Leaders: Unique tea blends steeped in childhood memories

As popularity grows, expansion is on the horizon for Paul Owl's Treeteas Brewing Co.
Indigenous Leaders: Peter Collins to lead new economic era for First Nations

Indigenous Leaders: Peter Collins to lead new economic era for First Nations

Former Fort William First Nation Chief transitions to job in power line development
Indigenous Leaders: First Nation partnerships will lead the way north

Indigenous Leaders: First Nation partnerships will lead the way north

Marten Falls and Webequie pursue their socio-economic development goals in shepherding Northern Road Link environmental impact process
Indigenous Leaders: 'We’re tired of managing poverty'

Indigenous Leaders: 'We’re tired of managing poverty'

Indigenous people don't need 'environmental colonials' to speak for them on resource development, says JP Gladu