Vicki Burns is a graduate of the University of Manitoba’s School of Social Work. After working for the first 20 years of her career in human services, Vicki joined the Winnipeg Humane Society as Executive Director in 1994. During her 14 year tenure there, Vicki became a vocal advocate for all animals with a particular […]

Forum for our Future: Manitoba Leaders Debate on Climate Change and the Environment

Chantel currently works for the Green Action Centre as their Indigenous Programs Outreach Coordinator. Recently, she completed a Graduate Diploma in Community Economic Development from Concordia University. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Inner-City Studies from the University of Winnipeg. Chantel’s interests include renewable energy development for First Nations communities across Canada, community economic […]

Richard currently serves as Coordinator of the Forum for Leadership on Water (FLOW) and a Research Associate at the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER). He graduated from the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University in 2019 with a Master of Resource Management (Planning) degree, where his research focused on watershed co-governance […]

Lindsay Robinson is a professional engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, as well as additional training and certificates in aerospace engineering, sustainable development, climate change science and negotiations, building science and energy modeling. He is currently working towards the completion of a Solar Energy Engineering Micromasters through the Delft University of Technology, […]

Phil Lancaster (LLB, LLM) spent the majority of his work career as a consultant with and for First Nations on a wide variety of governmental issues including traditional justice, law, education, resource extraction, employment matters and other issues of importance to First Nations. Phil has also taught as a sessional lecturer in a number of […]

Dr. Kirit Patel is an Associate Professor of International Development Studies at the Menno Simons College affiliated with the University of Winnipeg & Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg. As an academic, policy analyst, and development professional, Dr. Patel’s teaching, research, and community engagement are focused on food security, environmental justice, and community empowerment. His current research […]

A lawyer by trade and an environmentalist by nature, Natasha is re-joining the Manitoba Eco-Network board after a 10-year hiatus. In the intervening 10 years, Natasha completed a BA at the University of Winnipeg with a double major in international development and politics, interned at the Manitoba Legislative Assembly with the government caucus, finished a […]

Marie Lachiver is a Landscape Architect with Scatliff + Miller + Murray (SMM) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a passionate designer who has worked on a wide range of projects from urban and commercial design to small garden and residential projects. Her pro-active approach, determination, and industry experience has provided her with strong skills in […]

Heather is a Ph.D. student at the University of Manitoba’s Natural Resources Institute. She also teaches the Environmental Law 3600 course at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law. Heather has completed three prior degrees at the University of Manitoba from the Faculty of Arts (Global Political Economy) and the Faculty of Law (J.D. and […]