Aideen Nabigon is a seasoned management consultant with over two decades in Canadas federal public service, including 10 years as a senior executive. Specializing in reconciliation, policy, and strategic communications, she has extensive experience implementing complex class action settlements, particularly concerning Indigenous issues. She is a graduate of Algoma University.
Her career demonstrates a deep commitment to Indigenous rights and healing, having held key roles at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Her posts reflect a strong passion for social justice, education, and systemic reform.
She has been directly involved in resolving the legacy of Indian residential schools for many years across multiple government departments and commissions.
Aideen Nabigon
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Consultant (Contract) at Indigenous Services Canada | Services aux Autochtones Canada (Contract)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Personality Overview
Strong-Willed
Impact-Driven
Candid & Clear
They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.
Topics They Care About
Indigenous Reconciliation
Her career is centered on this, from advising on land claims to senior roles in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Indigenous Services Canada.
Public Policy
Has over 20 years of experience in the federal public service, focusing on policy and program development and implementation at a senior executive level.
Justice System Reform
Has worked as a Special Advisor to Justice Harry LaForme and shows a personal interest in rectifying wrongful convictions and systemic injustices.
Media Appearances
Aideen has no verified media appearances
Work History
3-2024 - 9-2024
Consultant (Contract) at Indigenous Services Canada | Services aux Autochtones Canada (Contract)
12-2023 - 3-2024
Department of National Defence (Contract) at Department of National Defence/Ministère de la défense nationale
3-2023
Special Advisor to Justice Harry LaForme at Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP
8-2022 - 9-2023
Senior Advisor (Contract) at Patrimoine canadien -- Canadian Heritage
3-2021 - 3-2022
Special Advisor at Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP
10-2019 - 9-2020
Interim Executive Director at Teach For Canada
1-2019 - 9-2019
Senior Advisor at Women and Gender Equality (Contract Positon)
10-2017 - 10-2018
Special Advisor to Commissioner at National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
7-2017 - 10-2017
Interim Executive Director at National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
1-2015
Management Consultant at A. Nabigon Consulting
1-2010 - 12-2014
Director General Policy, Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
9-2009 - 2-2010
Special Advisor at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
9-2008 - 9-2009
Executive Director/Deputy Head at Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission
6-2007 - 9-2008
Director General Policy and Partnerships at Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada
11-2006 - 6-2007
Director General, Aboriginal Peoples Directorate at Service Canada
9-2004 - 11-2006
Director, Mental Health and Addictions at Health Canada | Santé Canada
11-2003 - 9-2004
Acting Director General at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
3-1999 - 9-2004
Director, Implementation Management at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
7-1997 - 2-1999
Manager, Northwest Territories Implementation at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
6-1995 - 7-1997
Policy Advisor at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
1-1994 - 6-1995
Claims Analyst, Specific Claims at Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Education
1992 - 1994
Completed 1.5 years of a 2 year MA from Carleton University
1989 - 1992
Bachelor's degree from Algoma University
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Location : Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Level : Senior
Designation : Consultant (Contract) at Indigenous Services Canada | Services aux Autochtones Canada (Contract)
