Meet the Members

ABOUT
Bill is honored to serve from coast to coast to coast in a journey towards reconciliation, collective wellbeing and supporting all his relations.

LOCATION
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ABOUT
Braden is a registered Indigenous person of Canada and Corporate Finance professional providing advisory services related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and financing. His clients are primarily private and public companies with enterprise values between $25 million and $250 million in the energy services or industrial services sectors.

LOCATION
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ABOUT
Brady is a community member of Sitansisk, St Mary's First Nation, which is 1 of the 8 Wolastoqiyik communities that make up the Wolastoqey Nation.

Brady’s main career objectives are to preserve Indigenous culture, language, and rights. He supports and guides organizations and institutions in advancing Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) and decolonization.

LOCATION
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

ABOUT
Brandon is a B.Comm graduate from the Edwards School of Business (University of Saskatchewan). He is passionate about economic development, project management, accounting and economic reconciliation.

Brandon is also proud member of the Waterhen Lake First Nation in Northern Saskatchewan.

LOCATION
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

ABOUT
Camden Maracle is a seasoned Commercial Banker at TD Bank, bringing 5 years of expertise in the field and a total of 9 years in the banking industry. As the Acting Vice President and Treasurer for the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT), he plays a pivotal role in community leadership.

LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Why I Am Involved

I believe that Indigenous role models and leaders are essential for creating positive change and improving outcomes for Indigenous communities. I hope to work towards increasing the representation of Indigenous Peoples in positions of power within the legal sector, and to serve as a positive role model for Indigenous youth working towards their own leadership goals.

ABOUT

Chelsea Young is of Inuit ancestry and works as an associate lawyer at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP (Fasken) in Toronto, Ontario. She maintains a broad practice in corporate/commercial and securities law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, corporate finance and corporate governance matters. Chelsea also serves as a director on the Aboriginal Legal Services' Board of Directors and is passionate about access to justice initiatives and programs that support Indigenous controlled and culturally based justice alternatives.

LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

ABOUT
Darian Kovacs is the Indigenous founder of B-Corp certified Vancouver based SEO company Jelly Digital Marketing & PR & digital marketing course Jelly Academy. He brings 15 years of marketing experience and a passion for education, and creativity. He is the host of the podcast Marketing News Canada. Darian specializes in mixing PR with digital marketing and has worked with numerous internationally renowned brands on developing and executing their digital marketing and PR strategies. Darian lives in Fort Langley, BC with his wife and four children and likes to mountain bike, watercolour and read in his free time.

LOCATION
British Columbia, Canada

LOCATION
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

ABOUT
Jessica is a proud member of Flying Dust First Nation in Northwest Saskatchewan. Juris Doctor/Juris Indigenous Candidate 2027 at the University of Victoria. Bachelor of Commerce Alumni Grad with strong knowledge in the financial services industry, non-for-profit industry and Indigenous strategy development.

LOCATION
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

LOCATION
Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada

ABOUT
Kassidy is a proud Metis woman, a Senior Consultant, and someone who is passionate about women in finance, Indigenous prosperity, leadership, and continual growth.

LOCATION
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

ABOUT
Melissa, as the Business Development Manager at Futurpreneur, is devoted to empowering Indigenous young entrepreneurs. Her approach, rooted in promoting Indigenous sovereignty and economic resurgence, is both personal and impactful. With a combined five years of experience in job coaching and business development, she expertly guides individuals in crafting their business plans, turning their aspirations into tangible achievements. This dedication is bolstered by her varied legal background and her role in grant review boards, which enhances her strategic insight.

LOCATION
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ABOUT
Michelle is a registered Indigenous person of Canada and Corporate Finance professional providing advisory services related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and financing. Her clients are primarily private and public companies with enterprise values between $25 million and $250 million in the energy services or industrial services sectors.

LOCATION
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ABOUT
Moirae Choquette's leadership in international brand development is marked by three core strengths: relationship building, negotiation, and experiential marketing. Whether at the helm of her own international consumer brand or navigating the tech SaaS and DTC e-commerce landscapes, Moirae is driven by her commitment to influence attitudes, change behaviors, and foster deep engagement.

LOCATION
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

ABOUT
Reanna is a proud Nihithaw artist, writer, and advocate from Barren Lands First Nation and an Architectural Intern with Number TEN Architectural Group. Reanna obtained a Bachelor of Environmental Design (2019) and a Master of Architecture (2021) from the University of Manitoba. As an artist, writer, and educator, her work builds upon place-based conditions, organic design, and reciprocity in architecture and education.

LOCATION
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

WHY I AM INVOLVED
I am involved with ILC because I see this group as an invaluable resource for Indigenous Professionals to share ideas, collaborate, and learn from one another to help each other and our communities move forward. I want to help myself and others succeed in the business-world while fostering and supporting our individual and collective identities as Indigenous people.

ABOUT
Richard Sparvier is Niitsitapi from Siksika Nation and serves his community as the Tribal Manager, demonstrating profound dedication to community leadership. With a strategic vision and adept management skills, he oversees administrative affairs, ensuring effective governance and sustainable development for the second largest First Nation in Canada. His role involves navigating complex tribal dynamics, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing innovative initiatives that empower and uplift people of Siksika Nation. As Tribal Manager, Richard Sparvier exemplifies unwavering dedication to the well-being and advancement of his community.

LOCATION
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

NATION OR DESCENDANCE
Blackfoot, Siksika Nation

ABOUT
Taylor has built a career with the common theme of being a storyteller. After becoming a Trauma of Money certified facilitator, Taylor began shifting their path to focus on economics, wealth, and finance.

Taylor is currently enrolled in the Executive Masters of Business in Indigenous Leadership Program at Simon Fraser University. Taylor is curious to continue to explore the overlaps of Indigenous entrepreneurship, gender lens investing and the trauma of money principles in order to find pathways to economic liberation (reconciliation).

LOCATION
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada