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James Makokis

James Makokis

Two Spirit Doctor | LGBTQ2S+ | Indigenous | Diversity | Inclusion Expert

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James Makokis

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Mental Health
  • Health & Wellness
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Indigenous
  • Personal Growth
  • Leadership
Dr. James A. Makokis is a Nehiyô (Plains Cree) Family Physician from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in northeastern Alberta and the recent...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Valerie Cade

Valerie Cade

Bully Free At Work | Respect | Leadership And Communication Expert

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Valerie Cade

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Organizational Change
  • Transformation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Racial Justice
  • Unconscious Bias
Valerie Cade is an award-winning speaker, one of North America's top expert in the field of workplace bullying and creating respectful...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Bean Gill

Bean Gill

Change Maker | Resilience & Adversity | Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Expert

Bean Gill

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Neurodiversity
  • Gender Equality
  • Accessibility
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Unconscious Bias
  • Disability
  • Resilience & Adversity
Benveet "Bean" Gill is an Inclusion Warrior, Paralysis Recovery Pioneer, and Change Maker who defies the odds. In 2012, she faced a sudden...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Teddy Syrette

Teddy Syrette

Two Spirit Advocate | Mental Health Expert | Indigenous Professional of The Year Awardee

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Teddy Syrette

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Employee Engagement
  • Gender Equality
  • Generational Differences
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Inclusive Leadership
Teddy Syrette (Ozhawa Anung Kwe/Yellow Star Woman) is a 2-Spirit and First Nation Anishnabe and Mental Health Expert from Rankin Reserve of...
Sault Ste. Marie Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Massey Whiteknife

Massey Whiteknife

Indigenous Entrepreneur & Two-Spirit Advocate | Leadership, Resilience & Inclusion Expert

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Massey Whiteknife

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Business Growth
  • Change Management
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Gender Equality
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Employee Management
  • Indigenous Leadership & Cultural Wisdom
Massey Whiteknife is an award-winning Indigenous entrepreneur, producer, and entertainer recognized as one of Canada’s most influential...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Victoria LaBillois

Victoria LaBillois

First Nation & Indigenous Advocate | Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada

Victoria LaBillois

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Women In Business
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Leadership
  • Sales
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Indigenous
  • Economic & Market Trends
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
Victoria LaBillois is a Mi’gmaq entrepreneur from Listuguj in Gespe’gewa’gi recognized for advancing Indigenous business, governance,...
Angela Sterritt

Angela Sterritt

Investigative Journalism and Indigenous Rights | Resilience & Social Change Expert

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Angela Sterritt

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Mental Health
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Change Management
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
  • Inspirational & Engaging
Angela Sterritt is a national bestselling author and award-winning investigative journalist recognized for her powerful storytelling across...
Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Amazing Race Canada Winners | ED&I, Indigenous & LGBTQ Experts | Two Spirit Advocates

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Amazing Two Spirit Couple

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Social Justice & Human Rights
  • Celebrity
The Amazing Two-Spirit Couple, Dr. James Makokis and Anthony Johnson, (Team Ahkameyimok) are the groundbreaking winners of The Amazing Race...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Dr. Lynn Gehl

Dr. Lynn Gehl

Indigenous Knowledge Keeper | Treaty Rights | Land Claims | Access & Inclusivity Expert

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Dr. Lynn Gehl

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Women's Leadership
  • Disability
  • Reconciliation
  • Indigenous Rights
Dr. Lynn Gehl is an author, advocate, artist, and public speaker. She is one of only two Algonquin in the world with a doctorate in...
Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

LGBTQ2S+ | Indigenous Champion | Two Spirit and Diversity Expert

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Anthony Johnson

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Cultural Diversity
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Employee Management
  • Racial Justice
  • Indigenous
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
Anthony Johnson is a Two-Spirit Keynote Speaker, LGBTQ2S+ Advocate & ED&I Expert. Through his powerful story to bring awareness for LGBTQ &...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Theland Kicknosway

Theland Kicknosway

Indigenous Cultural Speaker | Singer | Drummer And Dancer

Theland Kicknosway

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Gender Equality
  • Generational Differences
  • Indigenous
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Neurodiversity
  • Peak Performance
Theland Kicknosway is an Indigenous youth who uses his voice to spread his message and showcase Indigenous culture. Theland Kicknosway is...
Jon Montgomery

Jon Montgomery

Olympic Gold Medalist Athlete | Host, The Amazing Race Canada | Peak Performance Expert

Jon Montgomery

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Leadership Development
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Personal Leadership
  • Leadership and Change
  • Teamwork
Jon Montgomery had his Olympic dream sparked by the men’s hockey team winning gold at Salt Lake City in 2002. His life has been in a...
Michael Redhead Champagne

Michael Redhead Champagne

Indigenous Advocate | Community Leader | Author | Public Speaker

Michael Redhead Champagne

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Racial Justice
  • Communication
  • Mental Health
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Community Resilience
Michael Redhead Champagne is an Indigenous advocate, speaker, and author from Winnipeg’s North End, with roots in Shamattawa First...
Nicole Robertson

Nicole Robertson

Journalist | Producer | Author

Nicole Robertson

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Brand Strategy & Storytelling
  • Business Management
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Public Relations & Media Training
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Indigenous
  • Leadership and Change
  • Women In Business
Nicole Robertson is an award-winning media specialist and journalist with over three decades of experience promoting Indigenous...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Jaylene Tyme

Jaylene Tyme

Indigenous Trans Woman Advocate | Diversity, Inclusion & 2SLGBTQIA+ Empowerment Specialist

Jaylene Tyme

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • LGBTQ2S+
  • Indigenous
  • Personal Leadership
  • Corporate Entertainers
  • Drag Artist
  • Two-Spirit Advocate
  • Empowerment Expert
Jaylene Tyme is a celebrated Two-Spirit, sober Indigenous trans woman, drag artist, and advocate known for her sophisticated glamour and...
Hon. Judge Marion Buller

Hon. Judge Marion Buller

MMIWG Commissioner & Former Judge | Human Rights, First Nation & Indigenous Advocate

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Hon. Judge Marion Buller

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Gender Equality
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Indigenous
Judge Marion Buller is a keynote speaker & human rights advocate who helped form the First Nations Courts in BC & the first woman...
Dr. Patricia Makokis

Dr. Patricia Makokis

First Nation | Indigenous Expert | Health Advocate

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Dr. Patricia Makokis

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Communication
  • Confidence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Difficult Conversations
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
Dr. Patricia Makokis is an internationally renowned speaker, author, a pioneer for Indigenous education, health & values well known for her...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Janice Makokis

Janice Makokis

Indigenous Rights Advocate | Legal Scholar & Consultant

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Janice Makokis

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Racial Justice
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Generational Differences
  • Gender Equality
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Public Relations & Media Training
Janice Makokis is an Indigenous Legal Rights Scholar, Advocate and Consultant. Janice Makokis currently holds a joint position between the...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Bobbie Racette

Bobbie Racette

Tech Entrepreneur & Equity Advocate | Inclusive Hiring & Indigenous Innovation Expert

Bobbie Racette

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Indigenous Business & Economics
  • Purposeful Work
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Business Technology
Bobbie Racette is the Founder and President of one of North America’s fastest-growing remote talent platforms. A proud Métis-Cree and...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Lorelei Higgins Parker

Lorelei Higgins Parker

Indigenous Relations & Reconciliation | Diversity, Equity & Community Peacebuilding Expert

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Lorelei Higgins Parker

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Excellence & Success
  • Indigenous
  • Racial Justice
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Transformation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Influence & Negotiation
Lorelei Higgins Parker is a Canadian Indigenous Relations Consultant, Cultural Mediator, and Positive Peace Activator recognized for her...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Cowboy Smithx

Cowboy Smithx

Redx Talks Founder | Award Winning Indigenous Filmmaker | First Nation & Indigenous Expert

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Cowboy Smithx

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Blockchain, Web3 & Metaverse
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • First Nation, Inuit & Metis
Cowboy Smithx is an award-winning filmmaker of Blackfoot from Piikani & Kainai tribes of Southern Alberta, uses his culture as foundation...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Lana Whiskeyjack

Lana Whiskeyjack

Multidisciplinary Artist | Educator | Author

Lana Whiskeyjack

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Gender Equality
  • Employee Engagement
  • Leadership
  • Personal Growth
  • Personal Leadership
  • Peak Performance
  • Women's Leadership
Lana Whiskeyjack is a nehiyaw Indigiologist, author, and award winning researcher from Saddle Lake Cree Nation. She is an associate...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Susan Aglukark

Susan Aglukark

Performing Artist | Inuit Expert & Indigenous Advocate

Susan Aglukark

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Gender Equality
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Mental Health
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Prevention
Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s unique artists & Award-winning Inuk singer-songwriter, blends Inuktitut & English languages with...
JR LaRose

JR LaRose

CFL Champion | Resilience | Equity & Indigenous Inclusion Expert

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JR LaRose

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Mindset & Goal Accomplishment
  • Mental Health
  • Health Performance
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Indigenous
JR LaRose is Frist Nation keynote speaker, 2011 grey cup champion, Indigenous ambassador for Aboriginal peoples, communities across Canada....
Mark Marsolais

Mark Marsolais

Indigenous Entrepreneur Award Winner | Justice & Community Empowerment Expert

Mark Marsolais

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Racial Justice
  • Resilience & Change
  • Leadership and Change
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Empowerment
  • Reconciliation
Mark Marsolais-Nahwegahbow is an Ojibwe entrepreneur, justice consultant, and social advocate from Whitefish River First Nation. For over...
Birch Island Birch Island, British Columbia
Tim O'Loan

Tim O'Loan

Military & Indigenous Survivor | First Nation's Expert

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Tim O'Loan

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • Burnout Prevention
  • Change Management
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Excellence & Success
  • Inclusive Leadership
Tim O’Loan comes from 2 wounded communities: one as a proud indigenous (Sahtu Dene) & other as Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces,...
D'Pharaoh Woon A Tai

D'Pharaoh Woon A Tai

Emmy-Nominated Actor | Indigenous Representation & Social Justice Expert

D'Pharaoh Woon A Tai

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Racial Justice
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Leadership and Change
  • Inclusive Leadership
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai is an Emmy-nominated Canadian actor of Oji-Cree descent, widely recognized for his acclaimed role in the...
Dr. Jessica Dunkley

Dr. Jessica Dunkley

Senior Dermatology Resident | Family Physician | Public Health Speaker

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Dr. Jessica Dunkley

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Disability
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Health & Wellness
  • Health Performance
  • HR & Corporate Culture
  • Indigenous
Dr. Jessica Dunkley is a deaf Canadian dermatology resident and family physician, who became the first deaf Métis doctor in Canada after...
Marilyn Jensen

Marilyn Jensen

Indigenous Educator & Cultural Leader | Reclamation, Governance & Identity Expert

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Marilyn Jensen

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Personal Leadership
  • Women's Leadership
  • Racial Justice
  • Workplace Culture
  • Resilience & Change
Marilyn Jensen is an Indigenous cultural leader, educator, and advocate dedicated to the reclamation and revitalization of Indigenous...
Whitehorse Whitehorse, Yukon
Andrew Kirsch

Andrew Kirsch

Former Canadian Spy & Intelligence Officer | Security & Privacy | Communications Expert

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Andrew Kirsch

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Privacy & Cyber Security
  • Business Leadership
  • Communication
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Emerging Technology & Tech Trends
  • Future Trends
  • Consultants & Coaches
  • Government Departments & Agencies
Andrew Kirsch is a national security expert and former intelligence officer recognized for his work in policy analysis, field...
Justin Brien

Justin Brien

Mental Health Advocate & Life Coach | Addiction Recovery & Resilience Expert

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Justin Brien

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Nutrition & Fitness
  • Work Life Balance
  • Mental Health
  • Addictions & Substance Abuse
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Health Performance
Justin Brien is a mental health awareness expert, transformational life coach, and inspirational, TEDx speaker whose story inspires change....
Salmon Arm Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Chief Clarence Louie

Chief Clarence Louie

Indigenous Inclusion | First Nation Leadership | & Economic Development Expert

Chief Clarence Louie

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Management
  • Business Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Technology
  • Communication
  • Employee Management
Chief Clarence Louie is a sought-after speaker and a successful entrepreneur who has been Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band for over 36...
Jeremiah Manitopyes

Jeremiah Manitopyes

Award-Winning Indigenous Hip-Hop Artist | Cultural Identity & Community Empowerment Expert

Jeremiah Manitopyes

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Racial Justice
  • Leadership
  • Inclusive Leadership
Jeremiah Manitopyes, also known as Drezus is an award-winning Indigenous hip-hop artist, activist, and speaker whose work pulses with...
Tasha Spillett

Tasha Spillett

Afro Indigenous Storyteller & Advocate | Community and Cultural Empowerment Leader

Tasha Spillett

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Women's Leadership
  • Indigenous
  • Leadership
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Employee Management
  • Influence & Negotiation
  • Personal Leadership
Tasha Spillett, PhD, stands as a celebrated author, educator, and advocate, dedicated to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities,...
Asha Frost

Asha Frost

Indigenous Healing Expert | Best Selling Author | Personal Transformation & Intuition

Asha Frost

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Transformation
  • Indigenous
  • Health & Wellness
  • Stress Management
  • Mental Health
  • Mindfulness
  • Time Management & Productivity
  • Personal Growth
Asha Frost is a best-selling author, Personal Transformation, Indigenous healer, and creator of the oracle deck “You are the Medicine"....
Ross Pambrun

Ross Pambrun

Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Innovation Expert | Métis | Fire Captain

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Ross Pambrun

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Adaptability & Agility
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Business & Corporate
  • Business Growth
  • Business Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Business Technology
  • Business Transitions
Ross Pambrun is a visionary Indigenous Métis business leader, futurist, and award-winning CEO of The Memphis Group, an Artificial...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Dr. Lana Potts

Dr. Lana Potts

First Nation Physician | Medical Doctor | Indigenous Health And First Nation Expert

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Dr. Lana Potts

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Cultural History, Safety & Humility
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Happiness & Positivity
  • Health & Wellness
  • Health Performance
Dr. Lana Potts CCFP is a Medical Doctor, Indigenous Health and First Nation Expert, family physician at the Siksika Health and Wellness...
Calgary Calgary, Alberta
Dr. Diana Steinhauer

Dr. Diana Steinhauer

Indigenous Educator & Scholar | Treaty Education, Language Revitalization Expert

Dr. Diana Steinhauer

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Indigenous
  • Racial Justice
  • Women In Business
  • Truth & Reconciliation
  • Business Ethics & Values
  • Global Shifts & Geopolitics
  • Education Policy & Innovation
Dr. Diana Steinhauer, Cree, from Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Treaty No. 6 Territory, is an educator and leader with over 30 years of...
Edmonton Edmonton, Alberta
Tantoo Cardinal

Tantoo Cardinal

Award-Winning Indigenous Actress | Representation in Media & Performing Arts Expert

Tantoo Cardinal

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Environmental Activism
  • Indigenous Representation
Tantoo Cardinal is an award-winning Canadian actress of Cree and Métis heritage, recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to...
Anzac Anzac, Alberta
Michelle Chubb

Michelle Chubb

Award-Winning Indigenous Creator | Cultural Empowerment & Youth Advocacy Expert

Michelle Chubb

Speaker Topics

  • Indigenous Speakers
  • Indigenous
  • Resilience & Adversity
  • Resilience & Change
  • Self Improvement & Self Care
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • Mindset & Attitude
  • Racial Justice
Michelle Chubb, a proud member of Bunibonibee Cree Nation, is a well-known Indigenous TikTok creator who uses her platform to amplify...