Christina ClarkeChief Executive officer, Songhees Nation Economic Development CorporationChristina has been serving the Nation for four years in her current position, and a further 22 years in other professional capacities. Her experience includes First Nations governance, negotiations, law development and community engagement. Christina's work guides the Songhees Nation in areas of finance and future economic development. She has been instrumental in developing a new philosophy toward business, reinvesting in youth, and how their innovative Wellness Centre has ushered in a new era of economic growth. She regularly consults on implementation of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act and economics. Christina is a board member of the South Island Prosperity Partnership and Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. |