Ian Arcand is a proven leader in the area of First Nation economic and Band enterprise development. Over the last 15 years, he has successfully led the establishment of several First Nation community business governance structures and operations that paved the way for creating diverse Band-owned businesses. These businesses have generated millions in own source revenue while also creating hundreds of employment opportunities for its nations members.

Having spent his career working with many different First Nation communities, Ian truly understands the unique complexity that’s required to navigate the social, political, and economic environment in order to create success. This skill set has led to Ian holding senior roles such as CEO & Executive Director and excelling at working directly with elected leadership and successfully building band owned businesses.

Ian is a proud member of the Alexander First Nation, he started his professional career in an Aboriginal Co-Management firm and holds the Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager professional designation from AFOA Canada along with a Business Management diploma from Grant MacEwan University.