Academic and Professional Accreditation
- Ph.D., University of Calgary, Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Program (2004-2010); doctorial dissertation: The Victorian Treaties: Crown – First Nations Relations and Reconciliation, 417 pp.
- University of Alberta School of Business (2007 – 2008)
- Executive Development Program – Banff School of Advanced Management (2000)
- Strategic Planning & Leading Organizational Change, Banff Centre for Management (1999)
- Master of Arts,Political Science & Canadian Studies, University of Calgary (1983-1987);thesis: The Sovereign and Inherent Right to Indian Self-Government in Canada: From Theory and Principle to Implementation, 303 pp.
- Faculty of Law, University of Calgary (1980 – 1982)
- Bachelor of Arts, Political Science & Economics, University of Calgary (1978)
- Aboriginal Law Program,University of Saskatchewan, (1976)
Core Competencies
- Strategic, Business, Operational and Budget Planning
- Performance Management by Strategic Objectives
- Stakeholder, Board & Government Relations
- Aboriginal Leadership & Governance
- Aboriginal socio-economic development, consultations & treaty relations
- Aboriginal & Treaty Rights pursuant to section 35 (1) of the Constitution Act,1982.
- Traditional & Blackfoot Language Knowledge/Facilitation/Teaching/Coaching
- Research and Project Management
- University and College sessional instructor
Relevant Work Experience
- Bear Robe Management Consulting Inc. (2013 to present)
- CEO, Planning & Administration, Fort McKay First Nation, Fort McMurray, AB. (2012 – 2013)
- Executive & Tribal Manager, Executive Branch of Chief and Council, Siksika Nation Government (2008 – 2011)
- Director of Research, Ministry of International, Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Relations, Government of Alberta (2007 – 2008)
- Tribal Manager, Siksika Nation Tribal Administration (2005 – 2006)
- Director, Policy and Research, Aboriginal Land & Legal Issues, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Government of Alberta (2001 – 2005)
- “Founding Director” for Aboriginal Leadership & Governance Programs, Banff Centre for Management (1995 – 1998)