Mr. Wayne Garnons-Williams is a Plains Cree Sixties Scoop Survivor from Treaty 6, the Moosomin First Nation in Saskatchewan. He is the Chair of the International Intertribal Trade and Investment Organization, Principal Director of Indigenous Sovereign Trade Consultancy Ltd., and Senior Lawyer and Principal Director at Garwill Law Professional Corporation. 
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Wayne holds a Bachelor of Public Administration form the University of Windsor, a Bachelor of Laws from Queen’s University, a Master of Public Administration from Dalhousie University, and a Master of Laws specializing in Indigenous International Law from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. His Master of Laws research thesis explored the legal history, law, and policy of Indigenous trade between Canada and the United States. 

He has served in various leadership roles, including past Board Secretary of the Council of the Great Lakes Region, past Chair of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Appeal Tribunal, and past Chair of the National Council of Federal Aboriginal Employees, past board member of Capacity Canada national organization for excellence in not-for-profit board governance. Wayne is also a current board member of the International Law Association – Canada Chapter and is a founding member of the Government of Canada’s Global Affairs Working Groupon Indigenous International Trade. 

Wayne has served as Chair of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Appeal Tribunal and as a member of the NAFTA Secretariat from 2018 until the Introduction of the USMCA, focusing on Indigenous and International Intertribal Law. He was appointed by Order in Council as a member of the NAFTA Chapter 19 Trade Remedies roster and, in 2020, became a CUSMA Advisory Committee Member on Private Commercial Disputes under Article 31.22.

Wayne played a pivotal role in advising on the development of Canada’s Indigenous trade policy, which made significant strides in Indigenous trade provisions in CUSMA/USMCA. He also served as the lead Indigenous Canadian negotiator for the Indigenous Peoples Economic Trade and Cooperation Arrangement (IPETCA). 

He is currently a Research Fellow specializing in International Comparative Indigenous Law at the University of Oklahoma College of Law as well as a Senior Fellow for the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law.  

Among his many accolades, Wayne received the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business 2019 Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations, the 2020 Queen’s University Alumni Award, the 2020 International Legal Specialist in Peace, Justice and Governance Award from the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law, the 2024 Canada-United States Law Institute’s Sidney J. Picker Award for contributions to Canada-US relations, the 2024 H.R.S. Ryan Law Alumni Award of Distinction for outstanding contributions to Queen’s University and the legal profession, and the 2024 Oklahoma Supreme Court Sovereignty Symposium medallion for contributions to Indigenous legal issues. 

Amongst Wayne’s publications he is co-editor/co-author with Dr. Professor Marie-Claire Cordonier Seggar, professor of law, Cambridge University for a textbook to be published by Cambridge University Press on the crossroads between Indigenous treaties, sustainable development and International Indigenous Trade & Environmental Law Based on chapters from Wayne’s abovereferenced book, he is teaching an online course, “The Past, Present and Future of Indigenous Entrepreneurship” as part of the Bachelor of Indigenous Entrepreneurialism Program at the University of Waterloo, United College. 

Wayne has successfully led international Non-Governmental Organizations, federal government departments, and his own law firm. Throughout his education and career, he has gained extensive experience in Indigenous research, political history, grassroots leadership, policy development, finance, advocacy, government relations, governance, management, human resources, law, fundraising, communications, marketing, and culturally based program delivery.

Selina would like to acknowledge her Ancestors who have passed on before her. To Selina’s Aunt Mary Adams who gave her the courage to speak up for truth and justice, Selina’s Mother for her letters of love and encouragement to never give up, no matter how many times she fell or failed along the way. To the Anishnawbe Health team for helping her make sense of it all and to stop blaming herself for injustices put upon her. To Sally Brown Martel( Marcia) who bought this case forward. To her Lawyer Geoff Budden on representing her with her own personal lawsuit. To the Toronto Inuit community for your support, love and respect. To her Nunatsiavut family and beautiful friends who have been Selina’s solid rock. Nakummek, Thank you.

Atelihai, Hello.Selina is an Inuk of Nunatsiavut. Mother of 3 and Grandmother of 5. In 1964 she was scooped from her family and ancestral lands by the Canadian Government and made a ward of state where she was placed with non-Indigenous people. When Selina reached 16 years of age, she no longer belonged to anyone. The government that stole her from her people now gave up ownership of her. She was left to fend for herself. She is a Sixties Scoop Survivor. At the age of 24 she was a single Mother and was able to come up with enough funds to buy a used car for $300.00 and a hot dog cart business that won her the best restaurant award. She continued working with Trade shows and festivals buying and selling products.

In 2007 Selina hired a lawyer and took the government to court for the abuses imposed upon her as a child which made her relive the Trauma. She spent four years with counselling and recovering to heal her broken spirit. Selina settled the case out of court through negotiations. In 2014 she was elected Toronto's Inuit Delegate to represent them on the National Level developing Inuit Specific programs and services. Selina worked collaboratively with Indigenous organisations such as Tungasuvvinat Inuit, Pauttitut Women and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. She is also one of the Co-Founders of the Toronto Inuit Association where she served on the board as Secretary. She was entrusted by the Inuit community to lead the Pre-Inquiry for Toronto's Missing and Murdered Inuit Woman and Girls. She also attended the 5th Indigenous Women's Summit representing Toronto and took part in the Truth and Reconciliation conference. This is part of Selina’s journey and healing story. With this experience Selina is looking forward to serving all sixties scoop Survivors on their journey to healing and reclamation.

The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada are pleased to announce the Director of Programs , Mohammed Hossain.

Mohammed had been a nonprofit manager with more than 19 years of progressive experience in health, education, disability, Indigenous communities, housing, and homelessness.

He has diversified project management skills, including fund-raising, coordination, monitoring, stakeholder relations, logistics, and asset management.

He is also experienced in managing large humanitarian response programs .He has a Masters in Social Sciences along with numerous training and certificates, including Indigenous Canada, Clinical Supervision, Trauma Informed Practice, Managing High Performance, Health Program Management, and Humanitarian Program Operation etc.

Mohammed received a Civil Society Innovation Award from the Civil Society WASH Fund, AusAid in 2016 and Zero Project innovative education award, Austria in 2020. His research projects have been published in many international journals, including the European Journal of Education, The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health and many more.

Rochelle is a proud First Nations Anishinaabe Ikwe, a descendant of a 60's Scoop Survivor. She is a member of Treaty 3 Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Rochelle embodies the strength and resilience of her ancestors. Her spirit name, White Bear Woman, from the Wolf clan embodies the strength and resilience of her ancestors, instilling in her a deep sense of identity and purpose. As a middle child with an older sister, who is also a descendant of a Survivor, and a younger brother of Métis heritage, Rochelle cherishes her role as a proud auntie to four beloved niece and nephews.

Born in Winnipeg Manitoba, Rochelle was raised by her mother in the north end, situated on the traditional territory of Treaty, the Homeland of the Métis Nation and the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples. Rochelle's upbringing in this diverse community instilled in her a profound respect for Indigenous traditions and values. 

Educationally, Rochelle holds qualifications in Computer Applications for Business and  Programming. She is deeply committed to reclaiming her Anishinaabemowin language as part of her cultural revitalization journey. 

With a background in administration and technical roles, Rochelle brings a wealth of experience to her work. Her time at the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc. and her service on the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg Board of Directors have provided her with invaluable insights into the workings of non-profit organizations. Rochelle has also collaborated with various entities, including the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba Government, Federal Crown Corporations, and First Nations communities, further broadening her understanding of community engagement and advocacy. 

Passionate about social justice, Rochelle actively contributes to the movement for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit individuals (MMIWG2S). She is deeply involved in initiatives such as the Soles on Fire Marathon, which advocates for the implementation of the Calls to Action. Rochelle's experience working with APTN has reinforced her belief in the power of media to amplify Indigenous voices and effect positive change from Sea to Sea, Seas.

Rochelle's journey is guided by her unwavering commitment to honor her heritage, seek justice for her community, and pave the way for future generations of Indigenous leaders.