Get to know our Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We Are Indigenous-led And Draw On A Team Of Indigenous And Settler Professionals Who Are All Committed To Reconciliation.

Deanne Brusch

Settler - Edmonton

Denise Dodds

Metis Nation

Candice is a professional sports photographer and journalist who shares stories of Indigenous and non-Indigenous athletes and artists, and inspires future generations.

Email:candice@firstnationsvoyageurs.ca

Justin Gladue

Kehewin Cree Nation - Treaty 6

Gordon John

Kehewin Cree Nation - Treaty 6

As a former Chief and Council Member, Gordon brings many other attributes forward that has defined who he is today. He diligently works in assisting First Nations to the Oil & Gas Sector as he sees the benefits connecting First Nation communities with Industry through partnerships. Starting his career early in life, initially working with youth, had influenced and defined his passion & commitment in assisting First Nation Youth to excel in sports and academics. He continues to this day to hold onto that commitment that had started many years ago. His passion towards maintaining the Cree Language and providing more opportunities for all First Nation Youth athleticism derives from that commitment he made to himself years ago. From a table discussion to making it a reality, he is very excited about this opportunity to assist with this initiative to all registered First Nation Youth across Canada.

Email: gordy@firstnationsvoyageurs.ca

Eva John-Gladue

Kehewin Cree Nation - Treaty 6

Eva John-Gladue

Kehewin Cree Nation - Treaty 6

Eva is the Executive Director of the Tribal Chiefs Employment Services Association which has helped thousands of First Nations individuals gain education and employment in the settler economy.

Email:eva@firstnationsvoyageurs.ca

Ben Li

Settler - Edmonton

Ben Li

Settler - Edmonton

Ben works to decolonize policies and processes to implement First Nations’ initiatives. He holds leadership roles in several newcomer and Indigenous cultural organizations.

Email:ben@firstnationsvoyageurscanada.ca

Joanne Martineau

Frog Lake First Nations - Treaty 6

Joanne Martineau

Frog Lake First Nations - Treaty 6

Joanne has extensive project and people management experience as Manager of Project Services and and Manager of Indigenous Relations at Inter Pipeline.

Email:joanne@firstnationsvoyageurs.ca

Tobias Monaco

GERMANY

Tobias Monaco

GERMANY

Back in 2002, as a curious and open-minded high school student, Tobias received the extraordinary gift and privilege to be accepted into family and community of the Kehewin Cree Nation. The bonds formed during this high school exchange would prove to be profound, lasting across decades and oceans. Now Tobias is eager to provide similar opportunities for Indigenous youth to get out into the world, experience transformative intercultural exchange, and to grow together.