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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Emerging Strategic Research Interests
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Casey MacLeod

Gatineau,Quebec

Summary

Strategic and interdisciplinary leader with experience spanning Indigenous governance, public administration, justice, health systems, organizational development, research, mediation, and policy analysis. Proven ability to lead and support complex initiatives involving strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, organizational coordination, systems analysis, and cross-sector collaboration within Cree, provincial, and federal institutional environments. Recognized for strong systems-thinking capabilities, executive communication skills, and the ability to bridge operational realities with long-term organizational planning. Extensive experience working with Indigenous organizations, public-sector institutions, leadership groups, and multidisciplinary stakeholders on initiatives involving governance, justice, community development, organizational transformation, and strategic research. Fluent in English and Northern Cree, with working knowledge of French.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Consultant & Strategic Advisor

Mirror Lake Advisors / Mirror Lake Ventures
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide strategic advisory, planning, research, facilitation, and organizational support services related to Indigenous governance, justice, community development, and organizational coordination initiatives.
  • Coordinated strategic planning and stakeholder engagement activities related to Community Safety Planning initiatives involving justice, health, leadership, and community stakeholders.
  • Supported facilitated planning sessions focused on identifying systemic service gaps, implementation priorities, and organizational coordination opportunities.
  • Conducted strategic research and framework development related to restorative and Indigenous justice approaches.
  • Developed briefing materials, planning documents, presentations, and stakeholder engagement tools supporting organizational and governance discussions.

Analyst – Department of Commerce and Industry

Cree Nation Government
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Conducted economic, demographic, and statistical analysis related to Cree Nation development priorities.
  • Monitored mining and forestry sector activities within Eeyou Istchee and contributed analytical reporting for management.
  • Collaborated with economists and organizational stakeholders on strategic research initiatives.

Planning, Programs and Research Officer – Nishiiyuu Department

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Conducted research and analysis related to Family Group Conferencing and integrated service delivery approaches.
  • Designed and presented a Family Group Conferencing framework adapted to Cree organizational and community realities.
  • Developed strategic materials and presentations for CBHSSJB management groups and stakeholders.

Strategic Research, Policy & Organizational Development Consultant

Independent Consultant / Contractor
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Delivered consulting services for Cree organizations in the areas of strategic planning, policy development, organizational coordination, mediation, research, grant development, and program design.
  • Managed multi-year 'Elders Speak' initiatives for the James Bay Cree Communications Society involving grant development, project coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Facilitated trapline dispute mediation initiatives involving tallymen, families, and community stakeholders.
  • Designed community program frameworks for youth, elders, women, and children.

Justice Coordinator – Department of Justice and Correctional Services

Cree Regional Authority
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Supervised multidisciplinary staff and coordinated operational activities within the corrections office.
  • Developed and negotiated a Memorandum of Understanding with Correctional Service Canada (Quebec Region).
  • Participated in staffing, recruitment, and organizational coordination activities.

Project Manager – Institutional Reintegration Operations Division

Correctional Service Canada
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Led national operational analysis initiatives related to Indigenous correctional programming and reintegration approaches.
  • Developed performance indicators, interview schedules, and analytical frameworks supporting organizational review initiatives.
  • Facilitated focus groups and stakeholder engagement sessions involving institutional staff and offenders across Canada.
  • Prepared briefing materials, literature reviews, analytical reports, and presentations for management and working groups.

Program Officer (PM-03)

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Conducted detailed policy and file analysis involving high-priority compensation applications related to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
  • Liaised with federal departments, external stakeholders, political offices, and Indigenous organizations.

Police Officer

Mistissini Cree Police Force
01.1999 - 01.2002
  • Conducted investigations, community policing activities, and prevention initiatives.
  • Collaborated with justice and social service partners on community safety issues.

Youth Protection Worker

Cree Health Board – Social Services
01.2002
  • Managed youth protection cases under the Youth Protection Act.
  • Conducted assessments, coordinated with families, and participated in court proceedings.

Education

Certified Mediator & Facilitator -

Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution
01-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Carleton University
01-2007

Policing Certification -

École Nationale de Police du Québec
01-2000

Attestation of Collegial Studies - Policing

John Abbott College
01-2000

Pure & Applied Sciences Program -

Heritage College
01-1997

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Organizational Development
  • Indigenous Governance & Community Systems
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Facilitation
  • Policy Analysis & Development
  • Organizational Coordination & Systems Integration
  • Executive Briefings & Strategic Reporting
  • Program Development & Implementation Planning
  • Mediation & Conflict Resolution
  • Public Sector Administration
  • Research, Data Analysis & Performance Measurement
  • Change Management & Organizational Innovation
  • Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
  • Justice, Health & Social Systems Coordination
  • Strategic Communications & Presentation Development

Languages

  • Northern Cree
  • French
  • English, Fluent
  • Northern Cree, Fluent
  • French, Working proficiency

Emerging Strategic Research Interests

  • Ongoing applied research related to organizational adaptation, emerging technologies, and the evolving impact of artificial intelligence on public-sector and Indigenous institutional environments.
  • Exploration of AI-assisted strategic planning, information synthesis, governance support, and organizational decision-making applications.
  • Strong interest in long-term organizational resilience, systems evolution, and the future integration of technology within health, governance, justice, and community-service environments.

Timeline

Principal Consultant & Strategic Advisor

Mirror Lake Advisors / Mirror Lake Ventures
01.2024 - Current

Analyst – Department of Commerce and Industry

Cree Nation Government
01.2022 - 01.2024

Planning, Programs and Research Officer – Nishiiyuu Department

Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay
01.2021 - 01.2022

Strategic Research, Policy & Organizational Development Consultant

Independent Consultant / Contractor
01.2014 - 01.2021

Justice Coordinator – Department of Justice and Correctional Services

Cree Regional Authority
01.2012 - 01.2013

Project Manager – Institutional Reintegration Operations Division

Correctional Service Canada
01.2010 - 01.2012

Program Officer (PM-03)

Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
01.2009 - 01.2010

Youth Protection Worker

Cree Health Board – Social Services
01.2002

Police Officer

Mistissini Cree Police Force
01.1999 - 01.2002

Certified Mediator & Facilitator -

Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Carleton University

Policing Certification -

École Nationale de Police du Québec

Attestation of Collegial Studies - Policing

John Abbott College

Pure & Applied Sciences Program -

Heritage College
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