James Bennett Sergeant of Administration Support Blood Tribe Police Service Raymond, Alberta Sergeant Bennett currently works for the Blood Tribe Police Service. Jim is married to Bailey, and has 4 children. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing hockey, and volunteering. Jim was Officer of the Year in First Nations Policing in Canada…
Wendy Beauchesne Executive Vice President & Chief Brand Officer Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) Calgary, Alberta Wendy has spent most of her career within healthcare. Professionally, she focused on the alignment of strategy, culture and brand. She is motivated by lifting people up and helping them turn intent into meaningful action. In an…
Brooks Arcand-Paul Lawyer MLT Aikins LLP Edmonton, Alberta Brooks grew up on the Alexander First Nation in Treaty Six territory. Brooks recognizes that Treaties are a foundational relationship in the federation and is dedicated to using his legal and traditional knowledge to advocate for First Nations’ Treaty rights. As both a lawyer and a…
Erum Afsar Director, Enforcement Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Erum is a builder, creator and tree-shaker. She is Director of Enforcement with the Association of Professional Engineers and GeoScientists of Alberta (APEGA). As well, she is Councillor with the Kananaskis Improvement District (KID). Professionally, she is an Engineer with…
Nicole Wiet Elevator Mechanic and Shop Steward International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 82 New Westminster, British Columbia Nicole Wiet is a journey level IUEC elevator constructor and only the fourth woman to achieve this distinction in her local, in which she served two terms on the IUEC Executive Board. She is a founding…
Nathan VanderKlippe Beijing Bureau Chief Correspondent Globe and Mail Vancouver, British Columbia Nathan is Asia correspondent for the Globe and Mail. Nathan has previously reported from Yellowknife, Vancouver and Calgary, covering a broad array of topics, including climate change, Arctic sovereignty, Canada’s forestry and energy industries, Canada-China relations, political and social developments in China,…
David Tsai Director of Finance British Columbia Nurses Union Vancouver, British Columbia Personally, David enjoys playing sport as a means to stay healthy and destress. He is particularly active in badminton, skiing, and ice hockey. He is also passionate about finding the most efficient and effective way to carry out the business process. David…
Joshua Towsley Assistant Business Manager International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Josh is the Assistant Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 in British Columbia. Josh began representing workers in 2007; in his career he has represented workers in the construction, mining, hydroelectric, road building…
Sarah Thomas Capacity Development Manager First Nations Financial Management Board North Vancouver, British Columbia Sarah is a member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation where she started her career while also obtaining a BA in Communications. Connecting indigenous knowledge and western knowledge into her learning and personal work ethics has become a passion for her. Sarah…
Ryan Stewart Negotiator B.C. General Employees’ Union Burnaby, British Columbia Ryan works as a negotiator for the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU). He has negotiated for workers in community social services, healthcare, hospitality, private postsecondary education and a Crown agency. Ryan is also an elected Trustee on the Burnaby Board of Education. As a…