Chantel Niven is of Northern Tutchone, Tlingit, and Filipino ancestry. She is a proud member of Selkirk First Nation belonging to the Wolf clan. She is a mother, wife, daughter, auntie, and friend. Outside of work, you can find Chantel spending her days out in nature with her husband and 2 children. Her passion for supporting and uplifting Indigenous people as they pursue success and self-determination is at the heart of her professional journey.
Chantel has held various leadership roles and gained experience in many sectors, including mining reclamation, telecommunications, healthcare, and non-profits. She brings diverse expertise in human resources, leadership development, health and safety, and employee engagement, including Indigenous-led recruitment and retention strategies. She is the Chief Consultant and Owner of Wolves & Willow Consulting, built to serve Chapter 22 of the Umbrella Final Agreement and TRC Calls to Action #92.
Chantel’s academic background is in Renewable Resource Management and Business Administration. She is currently in her final year of pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Indigenous Business Leadership at Simon Fraser University. As a Yukon First Nation woman, Chantel is dedicated to building strong organizational culture because she believes people and purpose are fundamental to good business and well-being.