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