Lorne Pelletier is a distinguished Métis leader celebrated for his strategic expertise in federal economic development policy and Indigenous procurement innovation. As Senior Economic Advisor to the Manitoba Métis Federation since 2021, he represents the historic Métis homeland whilst bringing comprehensive federal policy experience from his role as Director General of Operations at Western Economic Diversification Canada (2017-2021). His leadership combines federal infrastructure authority with sophisticated Indigenous economic development expertise.
The Canadian Indigenous Investment Summit invites nominations of Indigenous leaders who have been recently appointed to senior roles in public, private, and institutional organisations. (All nominations are reviewed prior to publication.)