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Katherine Koostachin

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Vice President, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation at Sussex Strategy Group
📍 Canada

Katherine Koostachin is the Vice President of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation at Sussex Strategy Group, leveraging over 20 years of experience as a senior policy and legal professional. A former Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, she holds an LLB from the University of Ottawa and a BA from the University of British Columbia.

A proud Mushkegowuk Cree from Attawapiskat First Nation, Katherine is an avid lover of the outdoors. She resides in Ottawa with her husband, two sons, and their German Shepherd, and cherishes traveling to her traditional territory with her family to connect with her culture.

Before her distinguished legal and policy career, Katherine served in the Canadian Forces and worked in international development.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Job Level
Senior
Location
Canada
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Economic Reconciliation
Writes and speaks about initiatives like the Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program, advocating for Indigenous equity ownership and participation in Canada's economic development.
Sustainable Development
Champions a balanced approach to development, integrating Indigenous rights and environmental stewardship with economic goals, particularly in the energy and resources sectors.
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Career

Work history

12-2023
Vice President, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
Sussex Strategy Group
11-2020 - 12-2023
Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada on Indigenous Policy and Litigation
Office of the Prime Minister of Canada | Cabinet du premier ministre du Canada
9-2020 - 11-2020
Director of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, Minister’s Office Natural Resources Canada
Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
12-2019 - 9-2020
Senior Policy Advisor to the Hon. Marc Miller, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada
Indigenous Services Canada | Services aux Autochtones Canada
1-2017 - 12-2019
Senior Policy Advisor, Indigenous & Regulatory Affairs, to Hon. Catherine McKenna, Minister at ECCC
Environment and Climate Change Canada
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