The CCIB Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and guidance to ensure the organization remains a trusted voice in advancing Indigenous economic growth. Representing diverse sectors, regions, and perspectives, our Board members bring the experience, insight, and commitment needed to strengthen CCIB’s mission of building a prosperous, inclusive economy for all Canadians.
Board of Directors
Co-Chair
Desiree Norwegian
Company
Atunda Inc & Aecon Group Ltd
Community
Liidlii Kue First Nation
Other Boards
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Build a Dream
Co-Chair
Robert Brant
Company
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Community
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
Other Boards
Western University Board of Governors
Maple Leaf Trust Board of Governors
Committee Chair
Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons
Company
Kirkpatrick Parsons Consulting
Community
Lac La Ronge First Nation
Other Boards
Board Director 2025 Canada Games (Canada Games Council Appointee)
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, Community Grants Committee Member
Committee Chair
Lisa Isaac,
CHRP, CHRL
Company
Owl Insight HR Inc.
Community
Moose Deer Point First Nation
Other Boards
Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA)
Treasurer & Committee Chair
Michael Hungerford
Company
Seven Generations Capital
Other Boards
Mississauga of the Credit Business Corporation (MNBC) representing Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN)
Director
Anne-Marie Ethier,
FCPA, FCA, LPA
Company
Deloitte
Community
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg
Other Boards
Deloitte Canada and Chile
National Theatre School of Canada (Co-Chair of the Board of Directors)
Projets Autochtones Québec (Major Financing Campaign)
Director
Annie Korver,
MBA, GCB.D
Company
Rise Consulting
Community
Métis Nation within Alberta
Other Boards
Reconciliation and Responsible Investment Initiative
Director
Dylan MacLennan
Company
L’nu Energy Inc.
Director
Heather Berthelette
Company
Tribal Councils Investment Group
Community
Red River Metis
Other Boards
Board member of Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba.
Vice Chair of the Indigenous Advisory Council.
Board member of Manitoba Aerospace.
Committee Vice-Chair
Jeff Provost
Company
MCW Group of Companies
Community
Red River Métis
Director
John Rowinski
Company
Zhooniya Makak LP and Ajijaak RPAS LP
Community
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
Other Boards
Ajijaak RPAS LP, WTFN Investment Holdings LP, Zhooniya Makak LP
Director
Jon Davey
Company
Scotiabank
Community
Six Nations of the Grand River (Cayuga)
Other Boards
Cedar Leaf Capital Inc., Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Director
Kallie Wood
Company
National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food
Community
Carry the Kettle Nakoda First Nation
Other Boards
Board Director, Canadian Agri-Food Automation Intelligence Network Ltd. (CAAIN); Board Advisor and former Board Director to Saskatchewan Foster Families Association (SFFA); Board Director, Harmony through Harmony;
Director
Linda Hartford
Company
CIBC
Other Boards
NATOA Advisory Board
Committee Vice-Chair
Mark Brajer,
MBA, P. Eng, ICD.D
Company
K’ómoks Economic Development Corporation
Other Boards
First Nations Business Development Association
Vancouver Island Manufacturing Excellence Alliance
Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Director
Massey Whiteknife
Company
Heyoka Holdings Inc, Koda-Cree Ltd. and Mekiwin Ltd.
Community
Mikisew Cree First Nation
Other Boards
Chair, Indigenous Project Foundation
Director
Matt Smith
Company
Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership
Community
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan
Other Boards
John Howard Society of Saskatchewan
Director
Patrick Twinn
Company
ATB Financial
Community
Sawridge First Nation
Other Boards
Hockey Canada – Indigenous Advisory Circle
Sawridge First Nation – Chair, Audit and Compensation Committee
Director
Paul Gruner
Company
Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation & Group of Companies
Other Boards
Li-FT Power
Kingfisher Metals
Co-Chair of the business advisory council for Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Director
Rory Richards,
CEO
Company
NUQO Modular (Vancouver, BC)
Director
Sarah Midanik,
MBA
Company
Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund
Community
Citizen of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government (Métis Nation within Alberta)
Other Boards
Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute board
Director
Steve O’Bomsawin
Company
Asban inc.
Community
Abenaki of Odanak
Annual General Meeting Minutes
Stay informed about CCIB’s progress and governance milestones. Our Annual General Meeting minutes highlight the organization’s yearly achievements, financial updates, and strategic initiatives.
Download the latest AGM report or view past meeting minutes from previous years.
