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