Anna is a dynamic leader with deep experience in coordinating complex organizational transformation and change. Her expertise in change management, organizational effectiveness, leadership and development, facilitation and negotiation and talent management have built a strong reputation as a trusted advisor and well-regarded strategic thinker, who also thrives on getting things done. Originally from Antigonish, Anna…
Born and raised on the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, a reservation just outside of Montreal, Karlie works as the Financial Manager at the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake, a position she has held since 2014. She received the Governor General’s award in high school for the highest graduating academic average. She recently graduated from Concordia University’s…
The son of an Ojibway father and Metis mother, Kyle grew up in Winnipeg’s North End, a notorious inner city neighborhood. Wanting to make a difference in his neighborhood, Kyle decided to start a non-profit organization that would work with struggling families while providing a sense of community. Without a budget, Kyle started the North…
Jay started working for ATCO Electric Yukon in 1989. Over his 28 year career with ATCO, he has worked in all aspects of the business. A Power Line Technician by trade, he held a number of progressive leadership roles prior to becoming the company’s manager in 2012. Jay is responsible for all aspects of ATCO’s…
Cori works for the Canadian Labour Congress as the Regional Representative in Alberta. At a young age, Cori worked in her first unionized workplace and was introduced to the labour movement. After experiencing the support and protection as a member of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers it guided her to her next career. Cori…
Troy works as a staff representative in the Research, Public Policy, and Bargaining Support Department at the United Steelworkers Canadian National Office in Toronto. He works primarily on pensions, arbitrations and trade issues. Before joining the Steelworkers, he served as Secretary Treasurer and subsequently Chair of CUPE 3902 at the University of Toronto, the largest…
Nicolas was born in Repentigny. He enrolled in 2001 in the Royal Military College of Canada, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in History with a specialization. As an armoured unit officer, he was posted to the 12th Armoured Regiment of Canada in Valcartier. In 2007, he was deployed to an operational mission in Afghanistan. Back…
Sashia is proud to be both Indigenous (Wet’suwet’en) and Chinese, from Moricetown. She has dedicated her academic and professional work on the advancement of Indigenous issues, focusing on reconciliation, nation-building, governance-building and community development, including education. Sashia holds a BA in Political Science and First Nations studies from UBC. She is a Process Advisor with…
