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Alexia McKinnon

Energizer · DISC type I
Director Indigenous Programs at Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University
📍 Canmore, Alberta, Canada

Alexia McKinnon is the Director of Indigenous Programs at Simon Fraser Universitys Beedie School of Business. An alumna of SFUs EMBA and EdD programs, she has extensive experience in Indigenous education, governance, and leadership, previously holding associate director roles at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

As a proud citizen of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Alexia is passionate about incorporating Indigenous wisdom into contemporary systems. She is dedicated to creating inclusive learning spaces and enjoys meeting people to learn their stories. People who have worked with her describe her as skilled, grounding, and inspiring.

Unique fact: On behalf of her Nation, Alexia successfully raised over $16 million in capital funds to build the Da Ku Cultural Centre.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director Indigenous Programs
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Personality Overview

How Alexia shows up

Imaginative
Relationship Oriented
Believer

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Alexia cares about

Indigenous Leadership
Her entire career is focused on designing and leading programs that uplift Indigenous leaders, from her work at the Banff Centre to her current directorship at SFU.
Integrating Indigenous Wisdom
She is passionate about centering and privileging Indigenous worldviews within contemporary systems and reimagining business education through an Indigenous lens.
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Career

Work history

4-2021
Director Indigenous Programs
Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University
3-2017 - 4-2021
Associate Director, Indigenous Leadership
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
9-2012 - 2-2017
Indigenous Community Projects, Programs and Initiatives Lead
The Banff Centre
9-2012 - 9-2015
Personal Learning Advisor
The Banff Centre
5-2007 - 6-2012
Cultural Centre Coordinator
Champagne and Aishihik First Nation
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
9-2022 - 6-2028
Doctor of Education - EdD
Simon Fraser University
2014 - 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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