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Merv Child

Examiner · DISC type cs
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
Personality Overview

How Merv shows up

Unexpressive
Status Quo Seeker
Late Adopter

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Priorities

Topics Merv cares about

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
In the press

Media appearances

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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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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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