Financial Management Conference & Annual General Meeting

Mathew Lane has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), as well as a Business Marketing and Business Administration Diploma from Confederation College. He is passionate about cultural exchange and language, and studies Spanish, Italian, French and Ojibway/Oji-Cree. Matt has previously worked in Sports Marketing for The Lakehead University Thunderwolves, Charter sales with Wasaya Airways LLP, Marketing and Communications with Nokiiwin Tribal Council, and Anti Money Laundering investigations, global dispersments and on-boarding at HSBC Bank Canada HQ.

Mathew has grown with the Governance Development Network from a youth member onto board member and is currently in his 5th year as Executive Director. He is a strong supporter of Indigenous affairs and his role with the organization allows him to constantly increase his knowledge and contacts in the Indigenous business and community development sectors.

Ana Nichols is the Financial Controller for AZA. Ana has lived in the Beardmore area all her life and has had the good fortune of always being able to work in the area. Ana completed high school in Geraldton, and has, over the years continued her education with College Courses, as Ana stated, “but life and raising a family sort of got in the way of a full degree”.

As well as doing many small and contract jobs, Ana worked primarily for the Township of Beardmore for 23 years, where her interest in finance was fostered, as a Deputy Clerk Treasurer, and finally as the Clerk Treasurer. Ana has now been with AZA for 18 years and has helped in every department over the years.

Ana also serves as ‘Runner’ and does all the bookkeeping and necessary paperwork for a construction business with her husband.

“I am pleased to be here and thank you for the opportunity.”  Ana Nichols - Presenter

Jeff launched ‘Workplace Ki’ as a model to better understand common threads leading to success. Workplace Ki blends thinking from business leaders, traditional practices, and academic research to create inclusive working cultures.

Jeff is a proud member of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek with several family ties to the Fort William First Nation Community. As a seasoned workplace harassment prevention advisor, Jeff has a passion for supporting national Indigenous communities from coast to coast. Jeff has worked on a multitude of initiatives within his community of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek. Over the last 5 years, Jeff has worked alongside Northern Ontario Indigenous organizations in an HR capacity with a focus on compensation, benefits, performance management and employee relations.

Jeff actively demonstrates his commitment to building strong, healthy, and sustainable First Nation Communities. Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Lakehead University and a post-graduate diploma in Human Resources from Confederation College.

My name is Chris Henderson from Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, I have worked for my community in various capacities throughout the years from Band Councillor to my current job Community Engagement Coordinator. I worked as a Governance Coordinator for 7 years (2011-2017) and CCP for the last 3 years (2018-2021) Band Council for 2 terms. I received my CAPA designation in October 2019, I am currently a trustee for the community, Vice President for Weechi it te win Family Services Board.