Jean-Marie is a renowned sociologist, educator, and author with decades of experience addressing critical social and political issues through academic research and creative works. His MA research, “La question de l’ethnicité au Rwanda. Idéologie raciste et pouvoir,” examined the origins and causes of the Tutsi genocide in Rwanda.

Of Mi’kmaq and Acadian ancestry, Toni resides on unceded Mi’kma’ki territory in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She graduated from Saint Mary’s University cum laude and was the recipient of the Loretta Saunders Community Scholarship Award during her time as a student there.

Idil Oumalker Kalif est sociologue/consultante, fondatrice de Ayeeyo Podcast et accompagnatrice de la jeunesse depuis plus de 20 ans. Elle a œuvré au sein de diverses organisations communautaires et publiques. Née à Djibouti et très fière enfant du quartier de la Petite Bourgogne, elle vit au Québec depuis maintenant plus de 35 ans

With over two decades of experience working for Indigenous and non-Indigenous NGOs, private companies, and local and federal governments, Pitsulala has amassed extensive knowledge through her professional work and personal lived experiences.

Abbe Edelson, PhD is a researcher, writer and evaluator with a background in community-based research and community development. Abbe has over 15 years experience working on a range of projects in the nonprofit sector including documenting best practices for developing community hubs for the Ontario government and as a researcher for APCOL, an anti-poverty community organizing and learning project.

Casey est un chercheur et éducateur non-autochtone installé à Castlegar, dans la région de West Kootenay en Colombie-Britannique, territoire traditionnel partagé des Premières Nations Sinixt et Ktunaxa.

Izu is a multifaceted economist and research analyst with experience across public, private, and academic sectors. He has a demonstrated ability to apply economic theory to real-world challenges, particularly in energy, environmental, and social policy analysis.