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Arnold Blackstar

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Director, Research and Policy at Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council
📍 Canada

Arnold Blackstar is the Director of Research and Policy at the Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council. An experienced executive, his career spans Indigenous organizations, government, and United Nations bodies, focusing on strategic policy and education. He holds both Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Education degrees from the University of Saskatchewan.

Deeply committed to his community, Arnold is a member of the nêhiyawak (Cree) peoples. He has a long history of involvement in youth development and restorative justice programs. His passion lies in promoting healing and revitalizing First Nations languages and cultures, reflecting a lifelong dedication to community advancement.

He has actively participated in United Nations mechanisms and bodies since 2008, speaking on international law and the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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Current Role
Director, Research and Policy
Location
Canada
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Indigenous Education Policy
His career is dedicated to this field, currently shaping strategic policy for Indigenous post-secondary education and skills development at IAESC.
Healing & Reconciliation
As the new Chair for the Future Generations Foundation, he leads efforts to address the long-term harms of the Indian Residential School system.
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Career

Work history

1-2020
Director, Research and Policy
Indigenous Advanced Education & Skills Council
7-2018 - 1-2020
Executive Director
National Indian Brotherhood Trust Fund
5-2017 - 6-2018
Director, Indingeous Post Secondary Education
Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
4-2011 - 5-2017
Director, Indigenous Programs
Canada World Youth (Official site) / Jeunesse Canada Monde (Site Officiel)
Education, Post Secondary, & Labour Force Development
Moosomin First Nation
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Education
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
University of Saskatchewan
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