Advisory Circle

The study was designed with the guidance of an Advisory Circle that includes a diverse range of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal thinkers, as well as senior Environics researchers with experience in conducting research with Aboriginal peoples.

Advisory Circle Members:

  • Al Benoit – Métis Nation
  • John Berry – Queen’s University
  • Ellen Bielawski – University of Alberta
  • Lewis Cardinal – Cardinal Strategic Communications
  • Peter Dinsdale – National Association of Friendship Centres
  • Calvin Helin – Lawyer, author of Dances with Dependency
  • Hayden King – McMaster University
  • Peter Menzies – Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
  • Katherine Minich – University of Toronto
  • David Newhouse – Trent University
  • John Paul – Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs
  • Evelyn Peters – University of Saskatchewan
  • Mark Podlasly – Harvard/Queen’s Fellow
  • Jennifer M. Rattray – University of Winnipeg
  • John Richards – Simon Fraser University
  • Pamela Sparklingeyes – Edmonton Catholic School Board
  • Noella Steinhauer – National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
  • Caroline Krause – University of British Columbia