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Merv Child

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Director at RunSport
📍 Canada

Merv Child is a lawyer and the Executive Director of the Nanwakolas Council, where he has served since 2007. A member of the Dzawaḏa̱enux̱w First Nation, he leverages his legal background from the University of Victoria to advance First Nations land and resource stewardship, including co-chairing the Great Bear Sea PFP initiative.

Beyond his professional focus on Indigenous-led conservation and economic development, Merv is a Director for RunSport. This organization promotes road and cross-country running, as well as track and field, indicating a personal passion for athletics and community fitness.

He was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1995 after graduating from law school.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Canada
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Indigenous Stewardship
Leads the Nanwakolas Council, focusing on First Nations' rights, resource management, and collaborative governance, particularly through the Ha-ma-yas Stewardship Network.
Marine Conservation
Actively involved in marine planning and protection, co-chairing the Great Bear Sea PFP initiative to establish a world-leading model of Indigenous-led conservation.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Director
RunSport
1-2018
Chief Executive Officer
Knight Inlet Lodge
9-2016
Chief Executive Officer
Nanwakolas Timber Corporation
Chief Executive Officer
Nanwakolas Offset Corporation
3-2007
Executive Director
Nanwakolas Council
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Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
University of Victoria Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Simon Fraser University
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