KATHERINE KOOSTACHIN

Katherine Koostachin is a distinguished senior policy and legal leader with over 20 years of experience shaping transformative projects built on Indigenous values, priorities, and participation. A proud Mushkegowuk Cree from Attawapiskat First Nation, she is a strategic thinker, trusted problem solver, and a selected senior advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada and federal ministers across Environment, Natural Resources, Energy, and Indigenous Policy and Litigation. Katherine is sought after for her ability to navigate complex negotiations between governments, industry, and Indigenous Nations, aligning diverse interests, securing major investments, and delivering tangible, long-term results. With recognized expertise in lands, resources, energy, climate policy, and reconciliation, she drives initiatives that strengthen relationships, create economic opportunities, and advance equitable solutions for Indigenous communities.