Wasauksing First Nation · Robinson Huron Treaty 1850
Jesse Steckley
Economic Reconciliation Advisor
Building better futures for all Canadians through practical capacity, stronger systems, and lasting partnerships.
Wasauksing First Nation · Robinson Huron Treaty 1850
Economic Reconciliation Advisor
Building better futures for all Canadians through practical capacity, stronger systems, and lasting partnerships.
Real progress happens when people, land, and systems are aligned for community wellbeing and intergenerational prosperity.
Strong communities start with strong people. I focus on workforce development, education pathways, leadership capacity, and the relationships that make economic reconciliation real — not theoretical.
Practical tools and clean systems only create lasting value when they strengthen Nations and honour relationships with land. I work where Indigenous economic development meets useful technology and sustainable infrastructure — always with community wellbeing and future generations at the centre.
I’m Jesse Steckley — a member of Wasauksing First Nation (Robinson-Huron Treaty of 1850). I was raised in Barrie, Ontario, and currently live in Winnipeg on Treaty 1 Territory. My work sits at the practical centre of Indigenous economic development: helping Nations and partners build stronger workforces, better systems, and real economic opportunity.
Over the past several years I’ve focused on scaling education and employment pathways, advancing Indigenous procurement, and supporting the kind of capacity that turns policy into progress. The goal has always been the same — create conditions where Indigenous communities and all Canadians can build better futures together.
I believe lasting change requires both strong relationships and modern tools. That means investing in people while also embracing technology and systems that protect land, support health, and open new economic doors.
This site is a simple point of contact. If you’re working on Indigenous workforce development, economic reconciliation, or related opportunities — I’d welcome the conversation.
A few markers of the work — focused on results that matter for people and communities.
CBC Manitoba · 2025
Recognized among Manitoba’s top young leaders for contributions to economic reconciliation through education and employment programming.
Indigenous Education Awards
Helped scale one of Manitoba’s largest Indigenous scholarship and employment initiatives, expanding access and outcomes for students across the province.
Indigenous Procurement
Contributed to early work on Indigenous procurement approaches aimed at increasing meaningful economic participation and business opportunity.
Whether you’re a Nation, organization, or partner looking to advance Indigenous workforce development, economic reconciliation, or related work — reach out.