Douglas Neasloss
Klemtu,BC
Summary
Renowned for spearheading transformative projects, such as the Kitasoo Xaixais Nation Council's housing renovation and the end of trophy hunting in the Great Bear Rainforest, I excel in strategic planning and community engagement. My leadership has been pivotal in achieving significant environmental and community milestones, demonstrating unparalleled ethics and innovation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Councillor
Kitasoo Xaixais Nation Council
07.2022 - Current
- Started housing renovation project of 33 homes
- Led budget planning sessions, ensuring fiscal responsibility and prioritization of essential community services.
- Organized development of community bylaws/polices
- Lead Negotiator on 3 reconciliation tables
- Recipient of 2024 Andrew Thompson award- West Coast Environmental Law
Grizzly Bear Foundation Board of Directors
Grizzly Bear Foundation
09.2015 - Current
- Established clear expectations for board member responsibilities, increasing effectiveness in decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with fellow board members to negotiate a closure of the Grizzly Bear Hunt with Provincial ministers.
- Strengthened company''s financial position through effective oversight of budgeting and resource allocation.
- Supported talent acquisition efforts by serving as an ambassador for the organization at industry events and conferences.
Executive Director Spirit Bear Research Foundation
Spirit Bear Research Foundation
06.2005 - Current
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Raised money to support bear research.
- Collaborated with other communities, academic institutions to create one of the largest bear studies in British Columbia.
- Science assisted in closing the black bear hunt in the central coast.
Destination BC Board Of Directors
Provincial Government
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Defined organizational problems to create and implement correction plans.
- Guided organization through covid by providing strong leadership during transitions and restructures.
- Redirected 68 million dollar budget to support local tour companies during covid.
Stewardship Director
Kitasoo Xaixais Nation Council
10.2012 - 07.2022
- Helped build a stewardship department from the ground up.
- Led the creation and development of watchman programs, two language programs, land/marine departments, science programs, climate change adaptation department and youth programs.
- Helped negotiate BC Parks Authority for Klemtu Watchman.
- Developed and implemented a marine Indigenous protected area.
- Helped spear head the end of trophy hunting of bears in the Great Bear Rainforest.
- Co producer of two documentary films
Ministers Wild Advisory Council
Provincial Government
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Sat on the ministers wildlife advisory council.
- Assisted in a new approach to wildlife management and helped construct the together for wildlife strategy.
- Led regional discussion around wildlife management.
Chief Councillor
Kitasoo Xaixais Nation Council
07.2012 - 07.2020
- Assisted in negotiating of community hydro upgrade
- Negotiated 17 new replacement homes
- Negotiated 14 reserves via specific claims
- Negotiated agreements with developers to include affordable housing in new projects, increasing access for low-income residents.
- Spearheaded fundraising campaigns that secured essential financial support for community initiatives.
- Participated in budget planning sessions, ensuring responsible allocation of funds for key projects and programs.
- Championed environmental sustainability projects, leading to adoption of green initiatives and practices by council.
Lead Guide/Assistant Manager/Manager
Spirit Bear Lodge
09.1999 - 07.2015
- Spent 15 years as a lead kayak/bear guide.
- Helped build Klemtu Tourism which has now become Spirit Bear Lodge
- Employs about 40 people.
- Assisted in marketing efforts by contributing to promotional materials such as brochures, blog posts, and website updates, wholesale market.
- Trained new guides on best practices, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
Education
GED -
Dakota Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB06-1999
Computer Science Mentorship Program
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC07-1999
Skills
- Ethics and integrity
- Community Engagement
- Creativity and Innovation
- Meeting facilitation
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Training and Development
- Complex Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
2005-Recipient of the Young Adult Achievement Award via Aboriginal Tourism BC, Bank of Montreal, Aboriginal Tourism Team Canada
2024-Co-Director: Best BC Film-Keepers of the land
2024-Co-Director: Boulder International Film Festival
2024-Co-Director: Coastal Culture Award
2024-Co-Director: Best documentary, Durango Film Festival
2024-Ted X Speaker
2024- Recipient of the Andrew Thompson Award-West Coast Environmental Law
Languages
English
Certification
Certified Bear Guide-Commercial Bear Viewing Association
Whale disentanglement certificate-level 4
First Host
Small Vessel Operator Proficiency
Roc-M, Med A3
Pleasure Craft Operator
Board Governance and Policy development
Strategic Conversations certificate via ADR Education
Timeline
Chief Councillor
Kitasoo Xaixais Nation Council
07.2022 - Current
Destination BC Board Of Directors
Provincial Government
07.2021 - 11.2023
Ministers Wild Advisory Council
Provincial Government
08.2020 - 02.2022
Grizzly Bear Foundation Board of Directors
Grizzly Bear Foundation
09.2015 - Current
Stewardship Director
Kitasoo Xaixais Nation Council
10.2012 - 07.2022
Chief Councillor
Kitasoo Xaixais Nation Council
07.2012 - 07.2020
Executive Director Spirit Bear Research Foundation
Spirit Bear Research Foundation
06.2005 - Current
Lead Guide/Assistant Manager/Manager
Spirit Bear Lodge
09.1999 - 07.2015
GED -
Dakota Collegiate
Computer Science Mentorship Program
Simon Fraser University
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