Taza Development for Tsuut'ina Nation

Experienced Co-Owner with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Government, Conflict Resolution, Event Management, and Media Relations. Strong business development professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Political Science and Government from The University of Calgary.

During my own professional journey, I constantly had to grapple with the challenge of wanting to grow my career which often took place away from my community, but also wanting to stay close to the rez to contribute to my people. I know many other indigenous practitioners that feel the same tension, which creates very real challenges for our professional and personal growth.

Indigenous practitioners success will always be the strongest when we are able to align professional growth with community connection. Finding ways for us to access training and employment that allows us to be close to our communities will support the growth of the indigenous workforce and strengthen community connection.

Focusing on strategies to integrate indigenous communities by ensuring infrastructure enables community members to participate in the Canadian economy in a way that allows for community members to develop their skills, participate in the larger Canadian labour market, and allow for opportunities to stay close in communities and grow their local economy rather than having to relocate to urban centres.