Cheyenne MacDonald
L'nua'tikete'w/Indigenous Relations Associate
Indigenous-led conservationCheyenne is supporting our Indigenous Communities and Conservation Program (ICCP). She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Dalhousie (AC) University before going on to work for over 5 years in Indigenous-led Conservation. This included different roles within climate, forestry, environmental services, agriculture, and fisheries where she has experience working with Indigenous communities and peoples from local, regional, and national levels as well working with other Indigenous groups across the world within internships and her previous positions.
In her past, Cheyenne has sat on many boards and advisory circles for AFN, Government and NGO organizations. Being a Mi’kmaw woman (lnu'skw), as well as her western science background, Cheyenne brings a two-eyed seeing (Etuaptmumk) approach to all the work that she does. She is guided by the Netukulimk principle and is driven by ensuring we have a sustainable, uncompromised environment for our future generations.
Stories and op-eds
Conservation Matriarchs: Leading through Nationhood
For Indigenous Peoples - the original caretakers of their traditional lands and territories - conservation is rooted in sustaining respectful, reciprocal relationships with the land, waters, and all our relations.Cheyenne MacDonald
Reflecting on Canadian Mountain Network’s Knowledge Sharing Summit 2023
Cheyenne MacDonald, BSc, L'nua'tikete'w/Indigenous Relations Associate, reflects on September’s Canadian Mountain Network’s (3rd annual) Braiding Knowledge Sharing SummitCheyenne MacDonald
