Benjamin is a member of the CIBC economic team that is responsible for analyzing macro-economic developments and their implications for fixed income, equity, foreign exchange, and commodities markets. He also acts in an advisory capacity to bank officers on issues related to wealth management, household/corporate...
Mark is Haudenosaunee Mohawk and resides in the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation Territory in Ontario, Canada. Mark leads the Reconciliation and Responsible Investment Initiative in partnership with the National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association and Share Canada which is linking Indigenous Values...
Tabatha is Anishinaabe, a proud member of Nipissing First Nation. As CCAB’s president and CEO she is committed to help rebuild and strengthen the path towards reconciliation and a prosperous Indigenous economy to benefit all Canadians. As an electrical engineer, Tabatha is committed to supporting...
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER As the Chief Executive Officer, Eddy leads a committed team that works in close partnership with First Nations on the investment of more than $100 million in financing for ecological and cultural stewardship, Guardian programs, sustainable energy projects, and economic development initiatives...
Eli Enns is an internationally recognized expert in Indigenous-led conservation. From Tla-o-qui-aht Nation on his father’s side, and of Dutch Mennonite heritage on his mother’s side, Eli promotes holistic solutions for community and ecosystem health and well-being. With a background in political science, Eli is...
Robin Chakrabarti’s professional trajectory is marked by a deep commitment to entrepreneurship, value-based leadership, and giving back to the communities he is proud to live and work in. Drawing from senior executive, board and shareholder roles, his expertise in branding, corporate finance, operations, and corporate...
As President and Chief Executive Officer, Ernie Daniels manages the business affairs of the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA). He is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager. Ernie moved from Ottawa to Kelowna in 2011 to work with the...
Dr Anthony Cole (Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga) is a kaupapa Māori/indigenous (Māori) transdisciplinary scholar from New Zealand. Anthony is the founding director of Te Toi Ōhanga (the New Zealand Institute of Māori economic development and innovation), and Manu Kura (transl. the bringer of learning)...
Dr. Jacqueline Quinless lives on the Traditional Territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, Wsanec and Esquimalt Nations on Vancouver Island with her children. Jacqueline is a biracial person of Indian ethnicity (Hyderabad and Secunderabad, India) and Irish/British ancestry. She holds a PhD in Sociology with...
Born and raised in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Jody is Anishinaabe kwe from Treaty 3 and a proud member of Couchiching First Nation. As the Strategy & Partnerships Advisor, Jody is responsible for the design and development of strategic initiatives and building and advancing relationships with...