Larry Clay is of Metis heritage and founder and president of Clay Construction. Formerly a high school teacher, Larry has been a custom home Master Builder and renovator in Metro Vancouver for the past 20 years. Larry’s expertise and commitment to premium customer care has earned Clay Construction the Canadian Home Builders Association awards at the local, provincial, and national levels.

He is an industry leader serving on local, provincial, and national home-building boards and committees. Larry is past president of Havan (Home Builders Association Vancouver) and Canadian Home Builders Association National’s president in 2021-22.

Michelle Laviolette is of Métis-Ojibway ancestry and married to a member of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation. Michelle is Vancity’s Director of Indigenous Banking and is passionate about advancing Vancity’s work to uphold Reconciliation as a core value. She oversees the development and implementation of a strategy that delivers on Vancity’s commitment to Reconciliation and cultivates relationships with Indigenous members, organizations, and communities.

Michelle has had a variety of roles in more than 20 years at the Vancity Group, and one career highlight was opening a remote community branch in Alert Bay, BC, in partnership with the ‘Namgis First Nation and the Village of Alert Bay.

Anthony Wingham is of Metis heritage and a driven and passionate entrepreneur with a focus on promoting Indigenous culture, sustainability, and innovation. His journey began at a young age, managing paper routes and establishing a successful tile installation business.

Anthony pursued academic opportunities in project management and business management at BCIT, UBC, and UVIC. He also completed executive education programs at the Jelly Academy, Tuck School of Business, and the Canadian Marketing Association program.

Andrew is a member of the Spuzzum First Nation and founder and principal at Crabtree Law. He has more than a decade of experience resolving disputes for corporations and individuals through negotiated settlements, tribunal hearings, arbitration, and litigation.

Andrew is passionate about pro bono and has acted for Pivot Legal Society in its defense of those without adequate housing. Andrew is a former member of the board of directors of the Vancouver Bar Association.

Sarah Powell is a member of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation and currently resides in Prince George, BC. She graduated from the University of Victoria and has a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Geography and a minor in Indigenous Studies. Sarah joined the New Relationship Trust in 2020 through the Indigenous Youth Internship Program (IYIP) after her Ministry of Transportation placement. She now works as the Manager of Clean Energy Initiatives, administering the BC Indigenous Clean Energy Initiative (BCICEI), the Community Energy Diesel Reduction Program (CEDR), and the Guardians and Stewardship Training Initiative (GSTI). Sarah’s goal through her work is to assist Nations on their journey to energy self-sovereignty and reduce community reliance on diesel. Previously, Sarah worked with NRT’s education initiatives and corporate services, and for the BC Wildfire Service as a dispatcher at the Cariboo Fire Centre.

Cameron C. McLeod is a practicing lawyer at McLeod Law Office in Surrey.  Born in Manitoba, he received his LLB from the University of Manitoba’s Robson Hall.  Some of Cameron’s current and past activities are as follows:

Past Member of Delta Police Board

Past President of North Delta Minor Hockey Association

Past Chair of the Appeals Committee, Pacific Coast Minor Hockey Association

Member – Mid Island Métis Nation, Nanaimo, B.C.

Member – MENSA Canada (since 1982)

Cameron lives with his wife Barbara in North Delta.

Jim Boysis is a member of the Samson Cree Nation in Treaty 6 Territory and currently resides in Peachland, British Columbia. A Sixties Scoop Survivor, he brings lived experience and a strong commitment to reconciliation, advocacy, and community leadership.

Jim has built a diverse career in management, business ownership, and Indigenous advocacy, working with all three levels of government to advance greater inclusion in addressing homelessness and systemic inequities. He currently serves on two national Indigenous-led boards and is respected in the Okanagan region as an Elder who actively practices and shares cultural teachings.

Carrie Lamb is an Indigenous talent advocate, leadership coach, and consultant dedicated to supporting individuals and teams in achieving greater clarity, growth, and empowerment in their professional journeys. With over 17 years of experience in Human Resources, including work in the healthcare sector, she brings deep insight into workplace dynamics, leadership development, and organizational wellbeing.

Through her coaching practice, Carrie integrates holistic Indigenous worldviews to guide individuals from entry-level to senior leadership roles toward meaningful mindset breakthroughs and personal development.

Zachary Bay is a member of Saulteau First Nations from Moberly Lake and currently resides in Langley, British Columbia. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Zachary has worked as a self-employed Mortgage Broker with DLC Producers West Financial since 2015 and brings over a decade of experience in the financial industry. He is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve homeownership and financial stability, while supporting community initiatives and advancing opportunities that strengthen Indigenous autonomy.

Susan Miller is a member of the Katzie First Nation and was the elected Chief from 2013 to 2018. Susan has worked with First Nations for over 40 years and has extensive experience in policy development, specifically Health and Social programming, development & implementation, and governance structure. Susan is currently a Board member with the New Relationship Trust, on behalf of the BC Assembly of First Nations.

Susan also works as a consultant with her sister, Debbie Miller, and together they have formed sməq̓ʷɑʔ θə sɬənɬenəy̓ - Blue Heron Women Consulting.