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HRUDEY, Dr. Steve E.
Dr. Steve E. Hrudey is a Professor Emeritus in Analytical and
Environmental toxicology from the University of Alberta. He has
over 40 years’ of professional experience in environmental health
risk management. He has served on several expert panels and
received several major awards, including the top research award of
the American Water Works Association in 2012, the Association of
Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta Summit Award for
Research in 2013 and a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
in 2013.
IRVIN, Bruce, B.Sc, O.L.S., O.L.I.P.
Bruce holds a Bachelor of Surveying Science from the University of
Toronto and is the Manager of the Data & Asset Management Group
working in the St. Catharines office of Associated Engineering. Bruce
has over 25 years’ experience in the field of GIS, Asset Management
and Information Technology in both the private sector and with
Regional Government. He has extensive experience providing
Technology-focused solutions for Applied GIS, web mapping platforms,
database design and specializes in Strategic Planning for Asset
Management, Information Technology & Geographic Information
Systems.
JEFFREY, Anja
Anja Jeffrey, Director, Centre for the North, is a Danish national and
has for the past ten years been involved in circumpolar issues. Until
2009, she was a career diplomat with the Danish Foreign Service,
and has held postings in the United States and in Canada at the
Danish Embassy in Ottawa as the Deputy Ambassador. From 2007-
2009, she was the Arctic Resources Manager at the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs in Copenhagen travelling in all circumpolar countries
and connecting with governments, communities, businesses and
NGOs. Anja also helped organize and negotiate the 2008 Ilulissat
Conference in Greenland on the Arctic Ocean. Her last position was
with the Standards Council of Canada where she negotiated the
allocation of resources for the standards development system to
begin risk assessments and implementation of codes, standards
and related instruments in Canada’s North in the light of climate
change and related infrastructure challenges. Anja holds a B.A. in
Business Administration and Modern Languages as well as an M.A. in
International Relations.
KEITH, Nicolette, BA, CGA
Nicolette Keith is the Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Finance
at Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band (LSLIB). She has a degree in
Arts and Science from the University of Victoria and brings more than
20 years’ of financial management experience. Nicolette specializes
in project implementation, specifically alternative energy systems.
Relatively new to First Nations, she has been working with LSLIB for
approximately 3 years. During this time she has been integral to the
implementation of several large projects including the construction
of a multimillion dollar fire hall, improvements to the domestic water
system, subdivision planning and construction, and procurement of
several large assets.
LA CORTE, Elsa, B.Eng., M.Eng.
A skilled environmental professional with a Master’s degree in
Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical
Engineering. Her professional experience includes the food
manufacturing industry developing new formulation protocols and
quality sampling and control; in the beverage manufacturing industry
as a process analyst and technical/training writer.
In her current position as a Policy Analyst at the Assembly of
First Nations she has worked under the environmental health file,
responsible for the First Nations Biomonitoring Initiative (FNBI),
supporting the National First Nations Environmental Contaminants
Program (NFNECP), among others, and has recently joined the AFN’s
water management unit.
LAFORME, Chief M. Bryan
Chief M. Brian LaForme is the Chief of the Mississaugas of the New
Credit First Nation. Bryan has served his community for over 30
years. First elected in 1979, he served two consecutive terms as a
Band Councillor. While on Council, Bryan sat on several Committees
and Boards, including the Public Works Committee, the Board of
Woodland Cultural Centre, and the Boards for Niagara and Mohawk
College. An active participant on Council, Bryan was instrumental in
Mohawk College establishing its first satellite campus on reserve, and
for the building of Council’s Recreational Complex and Administrative
Building. After having served two terms on Council, Bryan served
as the Director of Education until his election as Chief in December
2001. As Chief, Bryan has shown his commitment and dedication to
safeguarding our future generations.
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