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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: How Five Nations Energy powered the James Bay coast

Indigenous Leaders: How Five Nations Energy powered the James Bay coast

Pat Chilton jumped into uncharted waters in taking the helm of the Indigenous-owned transmission company
Indigenous Leaders: Tabatha Bull named among Canada’s most powerful women

Indigenous Leaders: Tabatha Bull named among Canada’s most powerful women

Nipissing First Nation member is the president-CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Indigenous Leaders: Tracee Smith's on a mission to tackle the Indigenous housing crisis

Indigenous Leaders: Tracee Smith's on a mission to tackle the Indigenous housing crisis

Keewaywin Capital CEO goes the banking and investment route to build 500 homes in First Nation communities
Indigenous Leaders: Coalition seeking to lead proposed transmission line project

Indigenous Leaders: Coalition seeking to lead proposed transmission line project

Taykwa Tagamou, Michipicoten, Chapleau Cree and Missanabie Cree First Nations partnering to pursue development contract for Wawa-Porcupine line
Indigenous Leaders: Hans Matthews seeks common ground between industry, Indigenous communities

Indigenous Leaders: Hans Matthews seeks common ground between industry, Indigenous communities

The head of the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association out to dispel industry myths, answer cultural questions
Indigenous Leaders: Turning silver into gold

Indigenous Leaders: Turning silver into gold

Christine John an inspiration, leading Reconciliation Action Plan at OPG
Indigenous Leaders: Elevating Indigenous women in business a collective effort, says panel

Indigenous Leaders: Elevating Indigenous women in business a collective effort, says panel

Business leaders share insight in celebration of National Indigenous History Month
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