RECIPIENT OF INAUGURAL INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP AWARD
OTTAWA, Feb. 24, 2023 – AFOA Canada is pleased to announce Chief Elwood Zastre of Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation as the inaugural recipient of the AFOA Canada Indigenous Leadership Award, sponsored by TD Bank.
The Indigenous Leadership Award recognizes leadership and achievement in Indigenous management, finance, and governance. It is awarded to an individual who has shown a long-term commitment to excellence, has made significant contributions to the management, finance, and governance fields, has had a measurable impact on the performance of an Indigenous community or organization, and has raised the standards of Indigenous management, finance, and governance practices.
Chief Zastre was presented the award at a ceremony during AFOA Canada’s National Conference in Ottawa, Ont.
“This award is an example of TD’s ongoing commitment to initiatives and programs that support Indigenous Peoples. It recognizes Indigenous Peoples who are committed and dedicated to financial excellence with a focus to creating stronger communities.” says Doris Bear, Vice President of Indigenous Banking for TD Bank Group
“The Indigenous Leadership Award is a recognition of those individuals within Indigenous communities who are the exemplars of the dedication and best practices needed for creating change,” says Terry Goodtrack, President and CEO, AFOA Canada. “Chief Zastre has shown an impressive commitment to raising standards and has worked to make significant change for his community.”
About AFOA Canada
Entering its 24th year as an Indigenous Institution, AFOA Canada is the center for excellence and innovation in Indigenous management, finance, and governance. It is the only organization in Canada that focuses on the capacity development and day-to-day needs of those Indigenous professionals who are working in all areas of management, finance, band administration, leadership, and program management.
AFOA Canada’s premise is that one of the keys to successful self-determination, creating a better life for Canada’s Indigenous people and a better future for the next generation lies in improving the management skills of those responsible for the stewardship of Indigenous resources.
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AFOA Canada
Toni Baggos
613-722-5543
