First Nations Women's Council on Economic Security
Good Rider, Crystal
Laboucan, Melinda
Melinda is a proud member of the K’asho Got’ine First Nation. She is the founder of the non-profit organization, Goba. The organization focuses on providing effective, supportive, culturally safe healthcare and medical travel experiences for northerners receiving care in Alberta. The program works closely with northern partners, Alberta Health Services, and other supporting agencies. Melinda is a well-regarded conference speaker, leader of sharing circles, and presenter. She is an innovative and inspirational programmer, facilitator, advocate, and problem solver.
Mah, Delilah
Delilah Mah is a descendant of the Saulteaux, Cree and French peoples. Her family roots connect to Keeseekoose First Nation - Treaty No.4 Territory, as well as to George Gordon, Cotes, Key and Muskowekwan First Nations. She is a social entrepreneur, artist, photographer and Indigenous planning consultant. Delilah completed her Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Alberta and is currently completing a Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development through Cape Breton University.
Delilah has always had a passion for building a community founded upon supporting one another and making a difference. She volunteers on various boards, school councils. Most recently, Delilah founded the Indigenous Women’s Business Panel - Iskwew founded, Iskwew run, and Iskwew made to create space for local Indigenous entrepreneurs and artists in traditional Treaty 6 territory.
Delilah is also the founder of BravHer Consulting and Mah Art & Photography. BravHer Consulting is all about framing the connections between planning and Indigenous Peoples while being mindful of economic reconciliation.