Dana Soonias is a member of Red Pheasant First Nation in Saskatchewan. Over the past 25 years, he has held senior positions with financial, indigenous and government institutions with lead roles in retail, finance, business and economic development. I hold a Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designation through the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA) Canada. He also received his Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) designation from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.

His executive management experience includes Senior Director, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer in organizations such as the Saskatoon Tribal Council, Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Credit Union Central of Saskatchewan, Concentra Financial and currently with the Province of Saskatchewan as Senior Indigenous Advisor to the Ministry of Energy and Resources.

He’s also served on various boards and committees across the country, including the Atomic Energy Canada Limited, National Indigenous Economic Development Board, First Nations Financial Management Board, AFOA Canada, Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation Investment Management Board to name a few.

Dana is passionate about business, finance and Indigenous Economic Reconciliation where he’s focused his career to pursue the enhanced participation and engagement of Indigenous peoples and communities into the Canadian economy at all levels.