John Desjarlais
Login to view DISC.John Desjarlais is a Nehinaw (Cree)-Metis leader and Chief Impact Officer at Kihew Consulting, with an extensive background in engineering and business from the University of Saskatchewan. He has transitioned from senior engineering roles in the mining sector to executive leadership, advocating for Indigenous economic development. People who have worked with him describe him as strategic, knowledgeable, and a great mentor.
Driven by his values and heritage, John is a passionate advocate for Indigenous self-determination through economic empowerment. He dedicates significant time to community advocacy and has a long history of volunteering on boards and mentoring students, particularly encouraging Indigenous participation in STEM fields. His interest in engineering began in his youth, working on boat and snowmobile engines in Cumberland House.
Unique fact: John was the first Indigenous president of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS).
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