Theresa Frankel

I am a citizen of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation through the Quaw family, British and Cree/Scottish on my matriarchal side , and Scottish and French Acadian from my father’s side. I am a member of the Maugwa Clan of the Saulteau First Nations, where I received my name Nôsemaskwa, Mother Bear.

At the start of my career, I worked and trained in the helping field and supporting women and children within an emergency and transition home setting in Prince George. I later moved up to the Treaty 8 area in Fort St John, where I worked at an addiction center and later with the Doig River First Nation. Since moving to Treaty 7 Territory, in Calgary, I have worked in the oil and gas industry, including upstream, midstream and construction, supporting in Indigenous Relations across the western provinces. Throughout my career, I have incorporated my advocacy and helping field experience into all my role. I currently work at Stantec Consulting in the Indigenous Business and Relations Team, as a senior corporate lead. I am also a certified Peer Support Worker at Canadian Mental Health.

I love the opportunity to learn from others, especially learning where shared values and interests intersect. Our families and communities are a common value we all share, and therefore I enjoy being a part of a team that supports the development of sustainable futures for youth and the next generations.