Treaty One Development Corporation has named a new CEO

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The development corporation currently working to bring Canada's largest urban reserve to Winnipeg has a new CEO.

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The Treaty One Development Corporation (T1DC) board of directors announced on Monday that Kathleen BlueSky has accepted the role of CEO following an “extensive” selection process that included national and international candidates.

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“Kathleen BlueSky, a Cree and Anishinaabe Ikwe of the Nisichavayasihk Cree Nation and the Minegozibe Anishinaabe First Nation, is a visionary entrepreneur and dedicated mother of three who brings with her the perfect combination of expertise, experience and dedication to Indigenous economic development,” T1DC said. in a Monday media release.

T1DC is Manitoba's first Treaty First Nation with a mission to improve the economic and social well-being of First Treaty citizens and communities.

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The corporation has also begun construction on a major development project that will see the former Kapyon Barracks become Naavi-Oodena, which when completed will be Canada's largest urban reserve.

According to T1DC, BlueSky holds an MBA from Asper Business School and more than two decades of executive leadership experience.

“Kathleen BlueSky advocates for holistic prosperity, economic independence and self-governance for First Nations,” said T1DC President and Sagkeeng First Nation Chief EJ Fontaine.

“As founder of Seven Feathers Consulting and former CEO of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, he empowers Indigenous entrepreneurs and organizational leaders to develop and build intergenerational leadership.”

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BlueSky currently serves as vice chairman of the $300 million First National Market Housing Fund and will work with T1DC as interim CEO from June 2023.

“BlueSky has been instrumental in developing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders across a range of business sectors and at government level,” Fontaine said of BlueSky's work with T1DC.

“Led by Kathleen BlueSky, the T1DC Agreement is poised for a future of significant growth and prosperity for the development of One First Nations and Naawi-Oodena.”

— Dave Baxter is a local journalism initiative reporter based out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Indigenous Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

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