President : Nora Jane Boyer is an Indigenous leader and community advocate dedicated to advancing reconciliation, cultural revitalization, and environmental stewardship. She serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT), where she leads with accountability, inclusivity, and deep respect for Indigenous values and teachings. Nora first worked at the NCCT more than 30 years ago and has always considered it home. Today, she is devoted to rekindling that same sense of belonging and community for others, a place where all Indigenous people feel welcome, supported, and proud of their identity. She is also a Board Member of the Toronto Zoo and a public servant at Environment and Climate Change Canada, supporting Indigenous-led climate action and sustainable development. With over two decades of experience in public service and grassroots engagement, she has contributed to numerous First Nations initiatives and served on advisory committees, including the City of Toronto Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee and Right to Play’s Indigenous Advisory Group. A member of Mississauga First Nation from the Eagle and Condor Clan, Nora carries the Spirit Name Seegwin Nibi Manitou Kwe (Spring Water Spirit Woman). She is a proud mother of two incredible children, Jessica and Giancarlo, who continue to inspire her journey and commitment to guiding the next generations along their paths.

Treasurer : Misko Kijig McGregor, Anishinabe from Kitigan Zibi and Aamjiwnaang First Nations. Misko has a passion for economic reconciliation, community development, and social finance. Misko has worked with a variety of organizations including Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, NACCA, KPMG Canada, CPA Canada, and the First Nations Financial Management Board. Misko gives his time by volunteering as a board director for the Ashbury College Foundation and the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto. Misko is an ardent supporter of social/alternative financing and strives to assist Indigenous nations and businesses access capital for economic development, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship.

Secretary : Kim Barrington, settler ally from Sudbury ON area. I am a daughter, sister and mother of two boys here in the East end of Toronto. Professionally, I am a client relations executive with 25 years’ experience in the Telecommunications and Financial services sector. Over the last several years, my leadership position within the Corporate sector has provided me the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the voices of Indigenous peoples, employees and communities. This work involved helping facilitate the education of non-Indigenous companies on Indigenous history and culture, the removal of systemic barriers to employment of Indigenous peoples and building a priority around Call to Action #92 of the Truth and Reconciliation Report. This work also led me to champion new Indigenous artwork in Corporate spaces and advocate for equal access to high speed internet for rural communities and to capital markets for indigenous businesses. I am incredibly proud to have been elected Board Secretary for the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto since December 2023. It is an honor and a privilege to be part of bringing this centre’s vision to life.

Board Member : Siera is a First Nations 2-spirit she/they Kwe/Nini from Wiikwemkoong who grew up in Sault Ste. Marie(Baawaating) but now resides in Toronto(Treaty 13, Dish With One Spoon). Being an Urban Indigenous youth, allows Siera to engage with other Indigenous youth, fostering connections and supporting their pursuits and creating community in the big city. Siera is the founder of the Three Sisters Indigenous crafts market, which whole founding vision is to Indigenize urban spaces with authentic Indigenous representation of resilience and community. Siera is actively involved in community and supporting Indigenous led organizations and events.

Board Member : Stephanie Chartrand is a proud Red River Métis person (Manitoba Métis Federation citizen) and her home community is St.Laurent, MB. Born and raised in Winnipeg & the Interlake, she spent her early adult years in Thunder Bay, where she worked in the culinary industry and developed a passion for uplifting practical, embodied, and Indigenous knowledge. She now lives in Toronto, where she is a PhD student in Adult Education and Community Development at the University of Toronto. Stephanie’s research focuses on culinary placemaking and adult learning. She is a founding member of the University of Toronto Food Coalition; a student and faculty led initiative that provides free weekly meals and advocates for alternative food systems by challenging institutional logics. She also serves on the Board of the Canadian Association for Food Studies. In all her work, Stephanie is committed to relationship-building, cultural continuity, and supporting Indigenous-led education and community development.

Board Member : Asennnaienton Frank Horn is the principal of his own consulting business Indigi Solutions specializing in indigenous infrastructure. For over 20 years, he as worked with indigenous communities across Ontario and understands first-hand the economic gap that cuts across all sectors. Building upon his experience in indigenous housing and indigenous broadband, he now works with trusted partners on innovative yet proven models to positively impact communities and drive their own economic futures forward. Asennaienton is a proud Kanien’keha:ke (Mohawk) from the sister communities of Kahnawake and Kanesatake in Quebec. He has been living and working in the GTA since 2001 and has dedicated his professional career & volunteerism to the indigenous space including raising over 1000 hockey bags each year for indigenous youth across Canada.