Opening Prayer – Mike Mitchell, Knowledge Keeper
Opening remarks – Dr. Paulette Tremblay
Master of Ceremony – Simon Brascoupé
Keynote speakers:
Taiaiake Alfred, Author and... SHOW MORE
Opening Prayer – Mike Mitchell, Knowledge Keeper
Opening remarks – Dr. Paulette Tremblay
Master of Ceremony – Simon Brascoupé
Keynote speakers:
Taiaiake Alfred, Author and Educator, Kahnawa:ke, QC
Panel speakers - Champions of Change; Honouring Resiliency
- Darren Googoo, Director of Education, Membertou First Nation
- Maureen Johns, Director of Education, Pasqua First Nation #79
- Davin Dumas, Director of Language and Culture, Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre
- Chief Emily Whetung, Curve Lake First Nation
Announcements and Message from Khrystyna Orobets, MNP
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Davin Dumas
Director of Language & Culture
Born in Vancouver, B.C., he moved home early and learned to speak his language in an immersed environment. Along with this, h...
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Darren Googoo
Director of Education
Darren Googoo has been the Director of Education for Membertou, a Mi’kmaw First Nation community for 19 years. Darren is also...
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Maureen Johns
Director of Education
Maureen is a citizen of the Pasqua First Nation, where she currently serves as Director of Education. She has provided Indige...
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Mike Mitchell
Knowledge Keeper
Michael Kanentakeron Mitchell is one of the most respected First Nations leaders in Canada. Born in Akwesasne and raised by a...
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Paulette Tremblay
President & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Tremblay is Turtle Clan of the Mohawk Nation from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in Southern Ontario. Having a ...
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Simon Brascoupé, MA, CAPA, CFNHM
Senior Vice-President Education, Communications and Services
Simon Brascoupé, Anishinabeg/Haudenausanee – Bear Clan is a member of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, Maniwa...
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Taiaiake Alfred
Consultant in Indigenous Governance
Taiaiake Alfred is a Kahnawà:ke Mohawk writer and consultant. His work focuses on strengthening First Nations' governance str...
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Emily Whetung
Chief
Chief Emily Whetung is a descendent of the Whetung name as far back as its origins. Chief Whetung is a graduate from both Yo...
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Khrystyna Orobets
Manager, MNP Indigenous Services Consulting (Calgary)
Khrystyna Orobets, MPA is a Manager in the Consulting Practice of MNP’s Indigenous Services Consulting Niche. She has a Bache...
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