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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: Lifelong approach to learning fuels tourism leader's advocacy

Indigenous Leaders: Lifelong approach to learning fuels tourism leader's advocacy

Kevin Eshkawkogan envisions a future in which Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs play an equitable role in economic development projects
Indigenous Leaders: Entrepreneurship will lead Indigenous communities out of the 'social trap'

Indigenous Leaders: Entrepreneurship will lead Indigenous communities out of the 'social trap'

NACCA CEO Shannin Metatawabin believes the path to First Nations well-being and prosperity is federal investment in Indigenous economic development
Indigenous Leaders: Harvey Yesno strives for greater First Nations economic participation and self-sufficiency

Indigenous Leaders: Harvey Yesno strives for greater First Nations economic participation and self-sufficiency

Former NAN chief brings Indigenous perspective to exploration company's board of directors
Indigenous Leaders: Tina Sheridan looks to lift up Indigenous entrepreneurs

Indigenous Leaders: Tina Sheridan looks to lift up Indigenous entrepreneurs

Founder of CreeQuest Corp. has Canada-wide ambitions for her Indigenous mining services company
Indigenous Leaders: Advocating for Indigenous economic empowerment

Indigenous Leaders: Advocating for Indigenous economic empowerment

Jason Rasevych joins Deloitte in advancing First Nation economic reconciliation
Indigenous Leaders: 'The power of learning'

Indigenous Leaders: 'The power of learning'

Melanie Debassige encourages Indigenous youth to pursue skilled trade and STEM careers
Indigenous Leaders: The protester inside the energy industry

Indigenous Leaders: The protester inside the energy industry

Wiikwemkoong's Kaella-Marie Earle seeks to lead Canada's oil and gas sector through an inclusive and renewable energy renaissance