About the Indigenous Advisory Council
Membership appointments consider a wide array of factors, including regional representation, professional expertise and more.
The IAC is sponsored by Sharon Haward-Laird, Group Head, Canadian Commercial Banking & North American Integrated Solutions, and Co-Head Canadian Personal & Commercial Banking, and co-chaired by Mike Bonner, Head, Canadian Personal & Business Banking Distribution.
Get to know the IAC members
Browse the profiles below to learn more about each member’s background.
Hilda Letemplier
Read full bioPresident, Pressure Pipe Procurement & Management Services and Northern Oxygen Ltd.
Sharon Haward-Laird
Read full bioGroup Head, Canadian Commercial Banking & North American Integrated Solutions, and Co-Head Canadian Personal & Commercial Banking
Honorary Indigenous Advisory Council members
We wish to express our gratitude to current and former Indigenous members of the Council for sharing their unique experiences and offering ongoing wisdom and invaluable insights to guide us and build upon our commitment to listening, learning and working collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples.
Name | Affiliation | Years of service |
|---|---|---|
Chief Roy Whitney-Onespot | Tsuut’ina Nation, AB | 2020 – 2025, Co-Chair 2023-2025 |
Sarah Leo | COO, Nunatsiavut Group of Companies, NL | 2020-2025 |
Deborah Baker | Squamish Nation, BC | 2020-2025 |
Chief Donald Maracle | Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, ON | 2020-2025 |
Chancellor Claudette Commanda | University of Ottawa, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, QC | 2020-2025 |
Chief Roger Augustine | AFN Regional Chief for NB & PEI | 2020 – 2023, Co-Chair 2020-2022 |
Hereditary Chief Frank Brown | Heiltsuk Nation, BC | 2020 – 2023 |
Chief Patrick Michell | Kanaka Bar Indian Band, BC | 2020 – 2023 |
Chief Ouray Clark Crowfoot | Siksika Nation, AB | 2020 – 2023 |
Chief Darcy Bear | Whitecap Dakota First Nation, SK | 2020 – 2023 |
Kevin Chief | Principal, Chief Partnerships, MB | 2020 – 2023 |
Chief Terrance Paul | Membertou First Nation, NS | 2020 – 2023 |
Ovide Mercredi | First Nation leader, MB | 2023 – 2024 |