Chris McLeod
Director, Business Development, Cultural Advisor, B.Ed.
Chris has decades of experience developing and implementing projects, designing curriculum and policy, building strong relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous government, non-profit organizations and the resource sector and advocating for Indigenous inclusion across multiple industries. He is an advocate for economic reconciliation and advises on procurement and economic development practices for working with Indigenous businesses and entrepreneurs.
Chris has worked within Indigenous government and with Canadian government (provincially, federally and locally) for 20 years, and has organized joint ventures, MOUs and contract agreements between Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders. Chris believes in the importance of building strong relationships in advance of creating official partnerships and business agreements is crucial to the success of any organization, especially those working with natural resources and utilities on traditional territories.
As a Meětis citizen, Chris understands the perspective of Indigenous communities and the importance of building long lasting, positive programs and partnerships between Indigenous people and community stakeholders. Through his work with NVision Insight Group, Northern Strategic Partners, Mitacs, and Right To Play, he has engaged with over 400 First Nation, Meětis and Inuit communities across Canada and retains valuable experience creating sustainable strategies for involving Indigenous communities in the work of the private and public sectors.
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Co-leader of Dbaajmowin program, Board Member of Kyah Resources Inc. and Kyah Development Corporation, CEO and Partner of Northern Strategic Partners,
Services:
Cultural Advisor, Business Development, Director, Indigenous Advisor
Education:
Bachelor of Education from Queens University 2006, Wise Practices in Indigenous Leadership from Banff Centre For Arts and Creativity 2023
Qualifications:
Indigenous Canada course completion