Passionate for advancing Indigenous communities nationwide, Katy was an elected Council Member for Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc for nine years, responsible for various portfolios including Human Resources, Finance, Lands, Leasing and Taxation, and Economic Development. Before becoming an executive-recruitment professional, Katy was the Deputy Chair for the First Nations Finance Authority. She holds a Human Resource Management Certification from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and an MBA in Indigenous Business Leadership from Simon Fraser University.

A passionate advocate for Indigenous inclusion and economic reconciliation, Terra is Cree-Métis with roots in the community of Cumberland House, Saskatchewan (Treaty 5) and is a Red River Métis citizen. With 20 years’ experience in communication and consulting, Terra is guided by Indigenous values of trust, reciprocity, and community. Her leadership roles, including Director of Business Development for SAY Magazine, have focused on promoting and amplifying Indigenous voices while fostering collaborations that drive positive change in the everyday lives of Indigenous peoples. She is an MBA candidate at TMU in Tkaronto, ON (Treaty 13).

With a passion for talent management, employee relations, recruitment, and special education, Jessica is a result-oriented and a committed professional who values the growth of people and organizations. Guided by Indigenous values of respect, wisdom, and humility, she has more than 10 years’ experience working in administration and human resources. Jessica holds multiple Business and HR-related certificates from Northwestern Polytechnic, as well as certificates in education assistance and medical terminology. She is a proud Northerner, born and raised in Yellowknife, NWT (Treaty 11 Territory) and now lives in northern Alberta on Treaty 8 land.

Shayna is a proud Gitxsan individual with mixed Indigenous, Jewish, and European heritage, bringing a unique perspective to her work. A recent graduate from TMU with a degree in Politics and Governance and Criminology, she is passionate about learning and education. Dedicated to promoting anti-racism, diversity, and gender equality, Shayna aims to uplift diverse populations through her advocacy and engagement. Committed to fostering inclusive practices, she believes in the power of diverse voices to drive meaningful change in the workplace and beyond.

A passionate advocate for Indigenous inclusion and economic reconciliation, Terra is Cree-Métis with roots in the community of Cumberland House, Saskatchewan (Treaty 5) and is a Red River Métis citizen. With 20 years’ experience in communication and consulting, Terra is guided by Indigenous values of trust, reciprocity, and community. Her leadership roles, including Director of Business Development for SAY Magazine, have focused on promoting and amplifying Indigenous voices while fostering collaborations that drive positive change in the everyday lives of Indigenous peoples. She is an MBA candidate at TMU in Tkaronto, ON (Treaty 13).

With a passion for talent management, employee relations, recruitment, and special education, Jessica is a result-oriented and a committed professional who values the growth of people and organizations. Guided by Indigenous values of respect, wisdom, and humility, she has more than 10 years’ experience working in administration and human resources. Jessica holds multiple Business and HR-related certificates from Northwestern Polytechnic, as well as certificates in education assistance and medical terminology. She is a proud Northerner, born and raised in Yellowknife, NWT (Treaty 11 Territory) and now lives in northern Alberta on Treaty 8 land.

Shayna is a proud Gitxsan individual with mixed Indigenous, Jewish, and European heritage, bringing a unique perspective to her work. A recent graduate from TMU with a degree in Politics and Governance and Criminology, she is passionate about learning and education. Dedicated to promoting anti-racism, diversity, and gender equality, Shayna aims to uplift diverse populations through her advocacy and engagement. Committed to fostering inclusive practices, she believes in the power of diverse voices to drive meaningful change in the workplace and beyond.