Walking Together in Reconciliation
With the passage of UNDRIP at the Federal level and DRIPA in BC, both law and expectations around engaging with Indigenous communities has changed. This on-demand program taps into valuable insights on how these changes affects the Private Sector*.
Featuring three guest speakers, conversations ranged from the inclusion of Indigenous issues in environmental, social and corporate governance, to the representation and recruitment of Indigenous peoples on corporate boards and senior management. There is also discussion about the need for a wealth management regime, changes to financial, corporate and securities legislation as well as changes to financial regulation.
*This session is suitable and designed to deliver value for attendants in the private sector, public sector, and other practitioners.
ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKERS
About Geordie Hungerford
Geordie is a Gwich’in (Northwest Territories and Yukon).
As CEO, Geordie provides leadership on implementing the strategic direction of FMB set by the Board of Directors, while overseeing staff and their work.
He brings deep experience in finance and financial law, with experience as a securities regulatory lawyer, financial tribunal Chair and CEO, management consultant and investment banker. He has also practised Aboriginal and corporate law at a national law firm, driven economic development initiatives for the Gwich’in Nation, and represented the Gwich’in Nation in international Arctic economic development forums. He has initiated and led Indigenous networking and Reconciliation and UNDRIP policy development initiatives at the Canadian Bar Association (BC and National).
Geordie holds an MBA and an MA (East Asian Studies/Chinese) from Stanford University, an LLB from UBC, and an electrical and computer engineering degree from Queen’s University. He is a CFA Charterholder, CAIA Charterholder and an Action Canada Fellow. Geordie is a member of CFA Canada’s Canadian Advisory Committee for investment policy and a member of the Independent Review Committee on Standard Setting in Canada, which is reviewing audit and sustainable standards governance and oversight for Canada.
About Katherine Wheatley
Katherine Wheatley has been a Program Manager with Canadian Shareholder Association for Research and Engagement (SHARE) since 2019, and currently manages education and advisory services, as well as the Reconciliation and Responsible Investment Initiative.
Prior to joining SHARE, Katie worked in intergovernmental affairs with various First Nations to protect their Aboriginal rights and title and enhance environmental conservation through government relations, negotiation with industry, and international advocacy. She has previously worked to advance social development and reconciliation through conducting research and furthering grassroots community initiatives at several non-profit organizations, a private family foundation, and a municipal government in Eastern Canada.
Katie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Joint Honours International Development and Anthropology from McGill University, as well as a Master of Arts in Environmental Anthropology from the University of Saskatchewan.
About Grant Christoff
Grant provides governance and legal advice to the First Nations Financial Management Board. Prior to joining FMB, he served as legal counsel with the First Nations Health Authority and worked on a contract basis with his own community. He also acquired over 20 years of public law experience within the federal Department of Justice, ending his career there as the Director of the Aboriginal Law Section; accountable for all litigation and advisory services in the B.C. region. Grant serves as a Director with Via Rail, Peoples Law School and as a Governor for his son’s school.
ACKNOWLEDGING FIRST NATIONS TERRITORIES
This recording is hosted by CBABC, which is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage our members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada, past and present.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
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