
Dr. Lana Potts
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Calgary, Alberta
First Nation Physician | Medical Doctor | Indigenous Health And First Nation Expert
DR. LANA POTTS BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Lana R. Potts BScN MD CCFP Saahwaahpiim (Last to Come In) is a highly accomplished and esteemed physician from the Piikani Nation, renowned for her exceptional expertise in healthcare management and leadership. With a passion for patient care and a commitment to advancing medical practices and Indigenous Health, Dr. Potts serves as the Medical Director and Founding CEO at Aisokinaki Clinic, an Indigenous Led Health Care program grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing. In 2024 she was also hired as a Director in Nation Building at Deloitte.
Dr. Potts completed her medical education at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, where she demonstrated outstanding academic excellence and led groundbreaking research in utilizing social determinants as a leading cause of health deficits in First Nation communities. Following medical school, she pursued specialized training in Indigenous Health at UBC, where she honed her clinical skills and developed a profound understanding of patient care and health policy development. Lana co-founded and implemented a National Covid-19 vaccine program directed toward First Nation communities. She brings 23 years of experience in healthcare and is considered a content expert in Indigenous Health communities and traditional health governance structures. Lana is married to her partner Robert and together they raise their two beautiful children, Annataki and Nodin.
Dr. Lana Potts Related Media
Media Interview
The Social Impact Lab
Daisy Giroux
Media Interview
The Social Impact Lab
SBC
Media Interview
The Social Impact Lab
Daisy Giroux
Media Interview
The Social Impact Lab
SBC
Media Interview
The Social Impact Lab
Daisy Giroux
Dr. Lana Potts Related Content
Articles & Magazine Feature
How Indigenous communities are working to boost COVID-19 vaccine rates Social Sharing
CBC News
Articles & Magazine Feature
Indigenous physicians share their experiences dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic
APTN News
Articles & Magazine Feature
First Nations doctor wants more action following summit on anti-Indigenous racism in health care
CBC
Articles & Magazine Feature
Blackfoot doctor disappointed with results of anti-Indigenous bias survey
CBC
Articles & Magazine Feature
How Indigenous communities are working to boost COVID-19 vaccine rates Social Sharing
CBC News
Articles & Magazine Feature
Indigenous physicians share their experiences dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic
APTN News
Articles & Magazine Feature
First Nations doctor wants more action following summit on anti-Indigenous racism in health care
CBC
Articles & Magazine Feature
Blackfoot doctor disappointed with results of anti-Indigenous bias survey
CBC
Articles & Magazine Feature
How Indigenous communities are working to boost COVID-19 vaccine rates Social Sharing
CBC News
Dr. Lana Potts Topic Presentations
Dr. Lana Potts Calgary, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.
Dr. Lana Potts Story Presentation Topics
- Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
- Resilience
- Youth resilience
- Suicide prevention
- Addictions
- Mental health
- Depression/Anxiety
- Overcoming adversity
- Indigenous leadership
- Finding purpose
- Going after your dreams
- Importance of community support
Dr. Lana Potts Health Presentation Topics
- Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
- Traditional medicine/western medicine
- Indigenous health
- Women’ health
- Children’s health
- Culture Safety
- Discrimination and racism in health care
- Social determinants of health
- Healthcare accessibility
- Housing & health
Dr. Lana Potts Indigenous Awareness Presentationtopics
- Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
- Diversity & inclusion
- Effects of colonialism
- Indian Act and the status of women
- Truth & Reconciliation
- Ceremony and revitalization
- Governance
- Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls
- Lateral violence
- Lateral oppression
- Cultural history & roots
Women’s Health: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
- Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
MMiW is a critical issue that affects Indigenous communities in North America.
- The historical and ongoing violence against Indigenous women and girls
- The impact of colonization on Indigenous women and girls
- The intersectionality of race, gender, and class in violence against Indigenous women and girls
- The impact of the criminal justice system on addressing violence against Indigenous women and girls
- The role of community-based initiatives to prevent violence and support healing
- The importance of supporting families and communities affected by MMiW
- Advocacy for policy and legislative changes to address MMiW
- The need for culturally safe and trauma-informed services for Indigenous women and girls
- The importance of educating non-Indigenous communities about MMiW and the need for allyship in addressing this issue.
Dr. Lana Potts Speaking Testimonials
Coming Soon!
Dr. Lana Potts Speaker Topic Ideas
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Health & Wellness
- Leadership
- Mental Health
- Peak Performance
- Personal Growth
- Resilience & Adversity
- Campus & University Speakers
- Conference
- Education & Teachers
- Family & Parenting
- Finance & Insurance
- First Nation, Inuit & Metis
- Guest Panelist & Guided Q&A
- Health and Safety
- Healthcare
- Inspirational
- Lifestyle & Health
- Motivation
- Opening & Closing Keynote
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Health & Wellness
- Leadership
- Mental Health
- Peak Performance
- Personal Growth
- Resilience & Adversity
- Campus & University Speakers
- Conference
- Education & Teachers
- Family & Parenting
- Finance & Insurance
- First Nation, Inuit & Metis
- Guest Panelist & Guided Q&A
- Health and Safety
- Healthcare
- Inspirational
- Lifestyle & Health
- Motivation
- Opening & Closing Keynote
You May Also Like
Related Speakers
Lisa Lounsbury
Mental Health & Wellness Coach | TV & Podcast Host | Award Winning Entrepreneur
Speaker Topics
- Business Management
- Business Leadership
- Change Management
- Adaptability & Agility
- Leadership
- Personal Leadership
- Health & Wellness
- Employee Engagement
- Peak Performance
Craig Ramsay
The Amazing Race Canada Winner | Broadway Performer | Peak Performance & Health Expert
Speaker Topics
- HR & Corporate Culture
- Change Management
- Organizational Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Disability
- LGBTQ2S+
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Management
- Leadership
Kelly Falardeau
International Best Selling Author | Mental Health | Trauma |Motivational Speaker
Speaker Topics
- PTSD & Trauma
- Disability
- Nutrition & Fitness
- Presentation Skills
- Motivation
- Mindset & Attitude
- Self Improvement & Self Care
- Women Of Influence
- Happiness & Positivity
Dr. Ryan Meili
Leadership and Change Expert | Systems | Design Thinking & Health
Speaker Topics
- Health & Wellness
- Leadership and Change
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Personal Leadership
- Peak Performance
- Health & Human Performance
- Personal Growth
- Self Improvement & Self Care
Tyler Smith
Humboldt Broncos Crash Survivor | Amazing Race Canada Winner | Mental Health Advocate
Speaker Topics
- Leadership and Change
- Resilience & Adversity
- Mental Health
- Leadership
- Resilience & Change
- Health & Wellness
- PTSD & Trauma
- Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
- Peak Performance
- Celebrity
- Most Requested
Victoria LaBillois
First Nation & Indigenous Advocate | Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada
Speaker Topics
- Women In Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Leadership
- Motivation
- Sales
- Public Relations
- Indigenous
- Economics
- Marketing & Branding
Laurent Tardiff
Health And Performance Expert | NFL Player | Medical Professional | Wellness Advocate
Speaker Topics
- Influence & Negotiation
- Soft Skills Development
- Inclusive Leadership
- Mindfulness
- Health & Wellness
- Health & Human Performance
- Resilience & Adversity
- Personal Growth
- Diversity & Inclusion
Madison Mailey
Olympic Gold Medalist | Leadership | Teamwork | Determination & Peak Performance Expert
Speaker Topics
- Leadership and Change
- Teamwork
- Health & Human Performance
- Resilience & Adversity
- Peak Performance
- Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
- Olympians & Olympics
- Athletes & Sports
Nadia George
Leadership | Performance | Mental Health | Resilience | Youth Engagement Expert
Speaker Topics
- Addictions & Substance Abuse
- Burnout Prevention
- Change Management
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Cultural Diversity
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Emotional Intelligence
Dr. James Makokis
Two Spirit Doctor | LGBTQ2S+ | Indigenous | Diversity | Inclusion Expert
Speaker Topics
- Mental Health
- Health & Wellness
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Resilience & Adversity
- LGBTQ2S+
- Indigenous
- Personal Growth
- Leadership
- Work Life Balance
- First Nation, Inuit & Metis
- Social Justice & Human Rights
- Healthcare
- Awareness Days
- Social & Cultural
- Inspirational
- Motivation
- Health and Safety
- Lifestyle & Health
Jim Brayshaw
Mental & Emotional Health | Confidence | Workplace Culture & Psychological Safety
Speaker Topics
- Mental Health
- Workplace Culture
- Psychological Safety
- Burnout Prevention
- Stress Management
- Change Management
- Happiness & Positivity
- Mindset & Attitude
- Suicide Prevention
Valerie Pringle
Media Journalist | Philanthropist | Mental Health Advocate
Speaker Topics
- Social Media
- Public Relations
- Adaptability & Agility
- Influence & Negotiation
- Presentation Skills
- Soft Skills Development
- Talent Management
- Positive Psychology
Lisa Lounsbury
Mental Health & Wellness Coach | TV & Podcast Host | Award Winning Entrepreneur
Speaker Topics
- Business Management
- Business Leadership
- Change Management
- Adaptability & Agility
- Leadership
- Personal Leadership
- Health & Wellness
- Employee Engagement
- Peak Performance
Craig Ramsay
The Amazing Race Canada Winner | Broadway Performer | Peak Performance & Health Expert
Speaker Topics
- HR & Corporate Culture
- Change Management
- Organizational Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Disability
- LGBTQ2S+
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Management
- Leadership
Kelly Falardeau
International Best Selling Author | Mental Health | Trauma |Motivational Speaker
Speaker Topics
- PTSD & Trauma
- Disability
- Nutrition & Fitness
- Presentation Skills
- Motivation
- Mindset & Attitude
- Self Improvement & Self Care
- Women Of Influence
- Happiness & Positivity
Dr. Ryan Meili
Leadership and Change Expert | Systems | Design Thinking & Health
Speaker Topics
- Health & Wellness
- Leadership and Change
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Personal Leadership
- Peak Performance
- Health & Human Performance
- Personal Growth
- Self Improvement & Self Care
Tyler Smith
Humboldt Broncos Crash Survivor | Amazing Race Canada Winner | Mental Health Advocate
Speaker Topics
- Leadership and Change
- Resilience & Adversity
- Mental Health
- Leadership
- Resilience & Change
- Health & Wellness
- PTSD & Trauma
- Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
- Peak Performance
- Celebrity
- Most Requested
Victoria LaBillois
First Nation & Indigenous Advocate | Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada
Speaker Topics
- Women In Business
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Leadership
- Motivation
- Sales
- Public Relations
- Indigenous
- Economics
- Marketing & Branding
Laurent Tardiff
Health And Performance Expert | NFL Player | Medical Professional | Wellness Advocate
Speaker Topics
- Influence & Negotiation
- Soft Skills Development
- Inclusive Leadership
- Mindfulness
- Health & Wellness
- Health & Human Performance
- Resilience & Adversity
- Personal Growth
- Diversity & Inclusion
Madison Mailey
Olympic Gold Medalist | Leadership | Teamwork | Determination & Peak Performance Expert
Speaker Topics
- Leadership and Change
- Teamwork
- Health & Human Performance
- Resilience & Adversity
- Peak Performance
- Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
- Olympians & Olympics
- Athletes & Sports
Nadia George
Leadership | Performance | Mental Health | Resilience | Youth Engagement Expert
Speaker Topics
- Addictions & Substance Abuse
- Burnout Prevention
- Change Management
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Cultural Diversity
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Emotional Intelligence
Dr. James Makokis
Two Spirit Doctor | LGBTQ2S+ | Indigenous | Diversity | Inclusion Expert
Speaker Topics
- Mental Health
- Health & Wellness
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Resilience & Adversity
- LGBTQ2S+
- Indigenous
- Personal Growth
- Leadership
- Work Life Balance
- First Nation, Inuit & Metis
- Social Justice & Human Rights
- Healthcare
- Awareness Days
- Social & Cultural
- Inspirational
- Motivation
- Health and Safety
- Lifestyle & Health
Jim Brayshaw
Mental & Emotional Health | Confidence | Workplace Culture & Psychological Safety
Speaker Topics
- Mental Health
- Workplace Culture
- Psychological Safety
- Burnout Prevention
- Stress Management
- Change Management
- Happiness & Positivity
- Mindset & Attitude
- Suicide Prevention
Valerie Pringle
Media Journalist | Philanthropist | Mental Health Advocate
Speaker Topics
- Social Media
- Public Relations
- Adaptability & Agility
- Influence & Negotiation
- Presentation Skills
- Soft Skills Development
- Talent Management
- Positive Psychology
Lisa Lounsbury
Mental Health & Wellness Coach | TV & Podcast Host | Award Winning Entrepreneur
Speaker Topics
- Business Management
- Business Leadership
- Change Management
- Adaptability & Agility
- Leadership
- Personal Leadership
- Health & Wellness
- Employee Engagement
- Peak Performance
Craig Ramsay
The Amazing Race Canada Winner | Broadway Performer | Peak Performance & Health Expert
Speaker Topics
- HR & Corporate Culture
- Change Management
- Organizational Change
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Disability
- LGBTQ2S+
- Employee Engagement
- Employee Management
- Leadership
Kelly Falardeau
International Best Selling Author | Mental Health | Trauma |Motivational Speaker
Speaker Topics
- PTSD & Trauma
- Disability
- Nutrition & Fitness
- Presentation Skills
- Motivation
- Mindset & Attitude
- Self Improvement & Self Care
- Women Of Influence
- Happiness & Positivity
Dr. Ryan Meili
Leadership and Change Expert | Systems | Design Thinking & Health
Speaker Topics
- Health & Wellness
- Leadership and Change
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Personal Leadership
- Peak Performance
- Health & Human Performance
- Personal Growth
- Self Improvement & Self Care
FAQ
How to book Dr. Lana Potts for an event?
Dr. Lana Potts keynote speaker is an expert presenter and has a wide range of experience speaking to a wide variety of audiences and organizations. Dr. Lana Potts delivers keynotes, workshops & training sessions. They may also host or emcee events. Hire Dr. Lana Potts from Calgary, Alberta for your event to inspire the audience to take action and make change in their work and their lives. Your workplace will benefit from our keynote speaker and their keynote talks and speeches will shift the mindsets or behaviours for the audience members in Canada.
Interested in booking Dr. Lana Potts for an event?
Are you looking to hire Dr. Lana Potts for your event? Dr. Lana Potts Calgary, Alberta is a dynamic and engaging speaker that offers audiences researched content paired with expertise and a dynamic speaking ability. Dr. Lana Potts is also a Canadian corporate consultant and coach and facilitates workshops and training sessions for a corporate audience. Dr. Lana Potts is an expert keynote presenter and speaks on wide variety of topics. Hiring a great speaker for your event is important and working with a thought leader like Dr. Lana Potts from Speakers Canada's roster will engage audiences into the content of the presentation to bring awareness and a fresh perspective for their approach to their work and their lives. Book Dr. Lana Potts to educate, motivate and activate the audience through an interactive and entertaining presentation at corporate meetings and gatherings.
Known as a popular key note speaker in Canada, Dr. Lana Potts creates life changing experiences for the participants with practical insights and strategic advice they can implement right after the session. Working with one of our leading expert speaker like Dr. Lana Potts from Calgary, Alberta offers organizations a fresh perspective to assist the people of the organization. No matter if it is a government, association, or business crowd, Dr. Lana Potts is a perfect speaker for your event. Through unique practical insights for trending topics and years experience speaking to different organizations, Dr. Lana Potts focuses on changing individuals to make better decisions at work and their lives. No matter if you are holding an in person or virtual event, having an influential speaker such as Dr. Lana Potts will engage, motivate, and activate the audience to make a change in their lives and inspire action for results to meet organizational goals. Your workforce will benefit from Dr. Lana Potts's presentations and speeches, with measurable results set to shift the people of the organization and core direction of the company. Book Dr. Lana Potts speaker for your annual general meeting, conference, summit, or convention in Canada.
How much does it cost to hire Dr. Lana Potts for a keynote presentation or virtual event?
Dr. Lana Potts is an expert professional key note speaker with a lot of experience speaking and delivering engaging talks to organizations and audiences in Canada. Each of Speaker Bureau Canada's talent have different ways to assess their fees, and Dr. Lana Potts speaker fee ranges depending on the size of the audience, event format (in person or virtual), event location, and if the organization booking them is a non profit, association, government department/government agency or business/corporation. The speakers we work with are flexible with their fees, and it is important for us to learn more about your event before we approach them, as it is our role to work for you, and to help you find a speaker within budget.
Please contact Speakers Bureau of Canada and provide us with your event details so that we can contact Dr. Lana Potts to check availability or confirm the pricing and associated costs to hire a great speaker like Dr. Lana Potts for your event. As Dr. Lana Potts's agent and as a Canadian top speaker bureau and talent agency for speakers, we are able to propose each event opportunity from each host organization's behalf to try to help you get in touch with Dr. Lana Potts and confirm them for your in person or online meeting/event. We can also provide and advise on the booking process and potentially negotiate their fee. Speakers Canada is a client focused speaker agency, and we work for you in finding good speakers for your team meetings and booking processes.
Dr. Lana Potts Disclaimer
Speakers Bureau Canada assists companies and event planning teams seeking to hire talent like Dr. Lana Potts for speaking engagements, virtual meetings, conference appearances, training sessions and workshops facilitations. Our Canadian speakers bureau does not claim to exclusively represent Dr. Lana Potts, however they are represented by Speakers Canada, and we work with them closely for their Canadian speaking opportunities and bookings. As Canada's top speaker bureau, we represent Canadian motivational keynote speakers and professional guest speakers that will be available on your upcoming events date and location that are withing the budget. Our talented bureau speaker booking agency can help find business speakers or celebrity speakers that aligns with each organization, audience, event theme and the topic themes you hope for the speaker to address in their presentation.
When SBC receives a request to book Dr. Lana Potts we provide you with their speaker fees, travel costs and check their schedules. We work closely with the host organization's event planning team and the speaker to handle the logistics and to relay or negotiate associated costs. Our talented team members then will work with our talent directly or their agent/manager/assistant to confirm the Canadian speaker fee and travel expenses, so that event planning teams can receive an official quote for the speaker appearing at the event. Speaker fees and travel costs vary per speaker and our role is to contact Dr. Lana Potts about your event, after we have connected with the event organizers to learn all the event details and/or conference program. Each booking request is unique since session durations and audience sizes can vary which may affect the speaker's fees. If you are looking to hire Dr. Lana Potts, we recommend filling out the booking request form so a booking agent from Speakers Bureau Canada can get in touch with our talent to help you coordinate with your team to engage the speaker for a successful event.