Jordan Wapass is Cree and a proud member of Thunderchild First Nation in Treaty 6 territory.
Jordan has a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Executive MBA from Simon Fraser University. He has been recognized as one of the institution's 50 most inspiring graduate students in the past 50 years. In 2022, he obtained his Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager designation through AFOA Canada.
With experience spanning executive leadership roles in First Nations governments and contributions as a Federal Government expert review panelist, Mr. Wapass has a long history of providing strategic recommendations and advice to advance opportunities and capacity for Indigenous communities.
As the founder of Cree8ive Advisory, Jordan specializes in strategy, communication, capacity building, and human-centered design.
With a wealth of experience leading strategic initiatives and fostering innovation, Jordan has played a pivotal role in helping Indigenous communities navigate the complex landscape of economic development, community building, and sustainable growth.
He has recently provided insight as Innovator in Residence at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology (SIIT), where his focus was on shaping mentorship and growth opportunities to bring innovative ideas to fruition.
Jordan has managed and contributed to successful multi-million dollar economic development projects in Saskatchewan.
He has played a key role in advancing innovation and pursuing "outside the box" thinking in his leadership roles. Most recently, he led a team as a $250,000 Top 5 National Finalist in Canada's Smart Cities Challenge.
He recently completed a role as Chair of AFOA Canada's Communication and Marketing Advisory Committee by providing guidance and advice for the "We're Ready" campaign.
Jordan was nominated and then named a finalist for "Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year" through the CanadianSME National Business Awards 2023.
Jordan has shifted his focus to working with Indigenous communities and organizations in the areas of innovation, self-determination, governance, capacity building, and human-centered design.
Let's find time to chat about Cree8ive's mantra:
"We fill capacity gaps in organizations."
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