Don has 30 years experience building agreements between First Nation governments and economic development corporations, project proponents, and Crown agencies, together with extensive global experience with environmental assessments, socio-economics, traditional ecological knowledge, and enhancing community well-being. Don optimizes economic development and environmental protection for major projects, thereby supporting First Nation ownership and co-development. Areas of expertise include economic development & partnership structuring, business planning, and project impact assessment. Sectors include energy, nuclear, mining, and infrastructure development projects. Don has been working for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation for 3 years.
Sam is an Environmental Biologist with postgraduate education in Environmental Management and Assessments, and the Ontario Master Naturalist Program (OMNP). Sam has working experience in both the municipal and non-profit sectors involving waste management, pollinator conservation, and Species at Risk. She is committed to lifelong learning, and passionate about protecting the natural environment, Indigenous rights, and combating climate change. Sam is excited to help advance innovative projects and ideas and help communities benefit from existing and ongoing projects while ensuring environmental stewardship. Sam has been working for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation for 3 years.
Rob is a driven sustainability professional committed to bridging cultures, empowering Indigenous communities, and fostering a sustainable future. With a Master of Science in Sustainability Management, I specialize in analyzing society-nature interactions, holistic climate change mitigation tools, and sustainable policy developments to advance environmental stewardship and the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Rob's research interests focus on providing policymakers with tools and recommendations to weave Indigenous Knowledge into conservation management systems. Beyond academia, Rob finds solace in gardening, nurturing nature's wonders, and exploring nature through hiking adventures. Rob has been working for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation for 2 years.
Emily has over 10 years of experience working for First Nations. She specializes in navigating provincial environmental assessments and federal impact assessments, focusing on opportunities to advance First Nation rights and interests. Her background is in climate change, geography, environmental ethics, and political science. Emily has built First Nation consultation departments from the ground up, filtering project notices and navigating reviews in energy, climate, mining, land development, and transportation. She has participated in countless proponent meetings, working to hold proponents to the highest standards of the Duty to Consult and Accommodate, and advancing the implementation of UNDRIP, including Free, Prior, and Informed Consent Emily has been working for the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation for 2 years.
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