ADVISORY CIRCLE MEMBERS GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN INDIGENOUS POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION

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1 ADVISORY CIRCLE MEMBERS GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN INDIGENOUS POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION JEFFREY CYR Executive Director National Association of Friendship Centres Tel: x 318 Website: Address: 275 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON K2P m0l9 Jeff Cyr is the Executive Director of the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC), a national Aboriginal non- profit service organization that has 127 member organizations across Canada, in every province and territory. Created in 1972, the NAFC is responsible for policy, research advocacy and national program delivery for Friendship Centres in Canada. It is the largest organization of its kind in Canada and the World. Born in British Columbia, raised in Europe, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Jeff's family are Métis from the Red River Valley. As an urban Métis person he understands the realities of urban Aboriginal issues from living in cities such as Winnipeg and Ottawa. Jeff has a Masters Degree (with distinction) in Political Studies/International Relations from the University of Manitoba. Jeff worked in business development and corporate marketing in Winnipeg before starting a career in the provision of strategic and operational leadership within Aboriginal organizations such as the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and the Manitoba Métis Federation. Later he came to Ottawa to work on the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act and Aboriginal consultation with the Government of Canada and nuclear power generators across Canada. He also has extensive experience with the Privy Council Office on federal- provincial negotiation and the implementation of Aboriginal rights. Jeff was also Director of International Relations for International Policing within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and a Senior Advisor within Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. Jeff was a Board member and Treasurer of the Odawa Native Friendship Centre; a Board Member for Child Find Manitoba and is currently a member of the Canadian Council on the Social Determinants of Health. 1 Updated: May 30, 2014

2 JENNIFER DAVID Vice- President and Manager Stonecircle Consulting circle.ca Tel: (613) ext. 233 Website: circle.ca Address: 488 Gladstone Ave., Ottawa, ON K1R 5N8 Jennifer is Cree from Chapleau Cree First Nation in northern Ontario and has a Bachelor of Journalism and a B.A. from Carleton University. She has spent her career working in and supporting Aboriginal communications in Canada, first at Television Northern Canada, then as Director of Communications for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. In 2000, Jennifer created her own communications consulting company: Debwe Communications Inc., in the areas of public and media relations, writing, video production, research and creating communications strategies. She also wrote a book of interviews with Aboriginal writers entitled Story Keepers: Conversations with Aboriginal Writers. In 2003, Jennifer became a partner in Stonecircle Consulting (formerly called ARDOS). She is currently Stonecircle's Manager and works as a consultant on various community development projects, research projects, and Government evaluations. She provides extensive project management, research and writing expertise, as well as interviewing and facilitation skills. 2 Updated: May 30, 2014

3 CHIEF HERB SATSAN GEORGE Hereditary Chief, Wet suwet en First Nation, Senior Associate, Centre for First Nations Governance Tel: Website: Address: British Columbia Satsan is a Wet suwet en Hereditary Chief of the Frog Clan and has been a long- time Speaker for the Wet suwet en Nation, which is located in BC. He previously served as Speaker for both the Gitxsan and the Wet suwet en Nations. Satsan was a key figure and strategist in the Delgamuukw- Gisday'wa case, which was the subject of a successful judgment before the Supreme Court of Canada in December Satsan was President of NCFNG (National Centre for First Nations Governance), our predecessor organization, and is now a Senior Associate for the Centre for First Nations Governance. He served two terms as Regional Chief, representing B.C. at the Assembly Of First Nations, and one term on the Executive of the First Nations Summit. Satsan was also Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria, and taught for several years in the University s Administration of Aboriginal Governments Program. 3 Updated: May 30, 2014

4 TERRY GOODTRACK President and Chief Executive Officer AFOA Canada (formerly Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada) Tel: (613) ext. 109 Website: Address: 1066 Somerset Street West, Suite 301, Ottawa ON K1Y 4T3 Mr. Goodtrack has spent over fifteen years in senior finance and management positions with high profile Aboriginal organizations. He has demonstrated leadership and made a significant contribution to the field of Aboriginal finance and management, while raising the standards of Aboriginal finance and management practices. He is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada. Prior to this position, Mr. Goodtrack has been Chief Operating Officer of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation since 2004, with responsibility for $7 million in operating funds and a $515 million healing fund. His expertise has been critical in assuring that the Foundation met the highest standards for the management of public funds. Prior to 2004, he was President and CEO of the Indigenous Gaming Regulators Inc. where he was responsible for building the new First Nations Gaming Regulatory Authority and assisted in the development and implementation of jurisdiction over First Nations gaming in the province of Saskatchewan. Mr. Goodtrack was also Chief Financial Officer of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and Chief Financial Officer of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Through his career he has worked and supported Aboriginal communities across Canada in realizing effective planning and programs to enrich the lives of Aboriginal peoples. At the front end of his career, Mr. Goodtrack worked with the Government of Canada for over ten years where he held managerial, financial and operational policy positions. Mr. Goodtrack is a former Board director and executive member of the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre and the National Centre for First Nations Governance. He currently serves as the Co- Chair of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Jury. 4 Updated: May 30, 2014

5 BRUCE LAWSON President and CEO The Counselling Foundation of Canada Tel: ext. 124 Website: Address: 18 Spadina Road, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2S7 Bruce Lawson was appointed Executive Director of The Counselling Foundation of Canada in October, 2008, and to the role of President & CEO of the Foundation in December He also holds the title of Executive Officer of the Canadian Education & Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC), and is an ex- officio member of the CERIC Board of Directors. Over the years, Bruce has provided meeting planning, project management and communications services to a variety of corporations, associations and not- for- profit organizations. Bruce also served as the Interim Executive Director of Casey House Foundation for 18 months. In addition to his professional life, Bruce is an active volunteer. He is a past Chair of the Board of Directors of Casey House Hospice and Casey House Foundation, and co- chaired Casey House s largest fundraising event, Art with Heart, in 2005, 2006 and He is currently Vice Chair of the Board of Philanthropic Foundations Canada, and serves on the board or committees of several other organizations. Bruce has a BA (Economics) from McGill and an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto. 5 Updated: May 30, 2014

6 RAY WANUCH Executive Director CANDO (Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers) Tel: (780) Website: Address: Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6E 5Z8 Born in Edmonton, Alberta, raised on the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement and is of First Nations descent from the Ermineskin Cree Nation. Obtained a Bachelor of Management degree from the University of Lethbridge in 1989; and also possesses the Technician and the Professional Level Certification from Cando. Prior to working with CANDO, was the CEO of Settlement Investment Corporation. Then moved on to facilitate and manage the Métis Settlements Economic Viability Strategy, which received international recognition for sustainable development. Also managed and taught a self - employment program for the Métis Nation of Alberta. Volunteer work includes being appointed to the Alberta Water Council by the Métis Settlements General Council; as well as serving as the former Cando Co - President and Director representing Alberta. Married to Nola Wanuch from the Enoch Cree Nation, and have three wonderful kids: Wendell, Natasha and Sydney, and three wonderful grandsons: Aiden, Nashua, and Taye. 6 Updated: May 30, 2014

7 CHIEF JOHNNY YELLOWHEAD Chief, Nibinamik First Nations Tel: (807) Assistant: Nora Wabasse, Website: nibinamik.ca/about/ Address: P.O. Box 115, Summer Beaver, ON P0T 3B0 Chief Johnny Yellowhead was elected for his second term as Chief of Nibinamik First Nation in November, Nibinamik First Nation (ᓃᐱᓇᒥᐦᐠ) is a small Oji- Cree First Nation in Northern Ontario, located on the Summer Beaver Settlement, about 500KM north of Thunder Bay in the Ring of Fire region. The community is connected to the rest of the province by a small airport, as well as an ice road in the winter that leads to the Northern Ontario Resource Trail. Nibinamik First Nation is a member of Matawa First Nations Management, a regional tribal council with nine First Nation members, as well as the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (previously known as Grand Council Treaty No. 9), which is a political territorial organization representing 49 First Nation community in Northern Ontario. Chief Yellowhead also serves as Spokesperson on Education for the Matawa First Nations Chiefs. 7 Updated: May 30, 2014