bIOGRAPHY, AWARDS AND KEY LEADERSHIP ROLES
Nationally, Chief Evans was involved in electoral reform, an issue that directly affects the capacity of leadership in all First Nation communities.
During his time as Chief of NHCN and Grand Chief of the AMC, Ron Evans was an active leader in key public governing entities such as:
- The Premier’s Millennium Advisory Council
- The Indigenous Advisory Council, University of Winnipeg
- The Winnipeg Airport Authority Board
- The Minister’s Mining Advisory Council, of which he is currently a Co-Chair
- First Nation leadership entities such as the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) a non-profit, political advocacy organization that represents 30 First Nation communities in Manitoba’s North, where he currently serves as Vice-Chief
- Executive Council of Chiefs Portfolio Holder for Natural Resources and Economic Development
- Leadership participation in the Assembly of First Nations: Chiefs Committee on Health. Participated in an international Health Summit in both Holland and Chile; participated in the United Nations Pastoral Gathering in Ethiopia.
Ron Evans
Chief Ron Evans has been in various leadership positions continuously since 1980 when he was elected the youngest Councillor in the history of Norway House. His range of experience includes both public and private sector First Nation organizations in Norway House as well as Manitoba and Canada.
Chief Ron Evans has been in various leadership positions continuously since 1980 when he was elected the youngest Councillor in the history of Norway House. His range of experience includes both public and private sector First Nation organizations in Norway House as well as Manitoba and Canada.
To this day, the Crown frequently requests Chief Evans’ advice and counsel. Ministers in both provincial government and federal government often request his involvement in addressing evolving, national First Nation issues in areas such as security, health, education, justice, economic development, mining, fisheries, First Nation governance and current social issues, such as the solution to the large number of murdered and missing aboriginal women.
Nationally, Chief Evans was involved in electoral reform, an issue that directly affects the capacity of leadership in all First Nation communities.
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Awards
As a result of his leadership, Ron Evans has received numerous awards and certificates of recognition, including:
Member of the Order of the Buffalo Hunt, Provost Level, In Recognition of “Contributions to the aboriginal community of Manitoba”, presented by the Premier of Manitoba
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ascension of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II to the throne. (Given to those who have made outstanding and exemplary contributions to their communities or to Canada as a whole)
CANDO Economic Development Award
Honouring Heroes Award presented for “Dedication and leadership to combating trafficking in persons”
“Letter of Recognition” from Prime Minister of Canada
“Certificate of Appreciation” from “D” Division, Royal Canadian Mounted Police and also from Winnipeg Police Services
“Letter of Recognition” from Canadian Center for Child Protection
“Letter of Recognition” from the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada for “leadership and commitment to electoral reform and the passage Bill C 9 The First Nations Election Act”.
He has served as Senior Adviser both to the Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs as well as to a number of individual chiefs.
- A recognized leader in capacity building and institutional development, Ed Buller has access to broad professional and institutional networks across the country and abroad.
- While in government, he was a frequent representative of the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada in international meetings in various countries of Europe.
Ed Buller
Edward Buller is the Senior Advisor at REIS and President of EICO Management Inc., a process focused management company based in Winnipeg.
He has extensive experience in dealing with First Nation issues, including truth and reconciliation action plans, relationship building with other governments, economic development planning, institutional capacity building, food security and Indigenous mining related issues.
