Indigenous Businesses & Government Procurement

President & CEO of Indigenous Guide Consulting Services located in the traditional and ancestral territory of Mi'kma’ki. Robert’s first company focused on Indigenous relations in the oil and gas industry and working with multiple government departments, all aimed at increasing the employment, training and capacity needs of his people. Primarily focusing on building capacity and business development, Robert’s current roles have expanded into several connected fields focusing on growth, support and socio-economic opportunities for individuals, businesses and communities.

After years in the banking world, Terry French now provides support to businesses by focusing on business development and critical thinking to achieve maximum growth and results through internal operations. He excels at assessing strengths of businesses and positioning of companies for continued ongoing success. At the same time, he helps establish plans to achieve short/medium and long-term objectives and goals. Terry has a driven passion for working with First Nations bands and businesses for over two decades. Terry has vast experience in financial matters related to business including lending options, banking agreements, taxation and taxation strategies. Terry lives in Valley, located just outside of Truro NS.

Tanna is a very proud Wolastoqiyik (people of the beautiful and bountiful river) from the Neqotkuk Maliseet Nation (Tobique First Nation) in New Brunswick. Following a career in the federal public service, she became the CEO of Band Operations for Tobique. Tanna is now a consultant; her goal is to apply her skills and knowledge to help businesses and communities plan and prepare for success.