Dan George
Dan George is the President/CEO of Four Directions Management Services Ltd.(1994), a wholly owned Aboriginal economic, social and community development organization dedicated to responding to the expressed needs of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal individuals, organizations and communities.
Dan has
extensive experience in strategic facilitation and public consultation
employing a style that embodies active listening recognizing that the answers
always lie within the group. He is a vigorous and passionate advocate for the
"building of bridges of better understanding between Aboriginal Peoples,
Industry, Private Sector, local communities and governments” recognizing that
together we are stronger.
Dan is a proud member of the Gilseyhu Clan (Big Frog) of the Wet’suwet’en people from Hagwilget, B.C. He has been married for twenty-four years to his wife Teresa, and together they have two daughters, Amanda and Brittany, and one granddaughter, Kiana. They also raise their niece, Danielle, who is a key member of the George brood.
Currently, Dan
is scheduled to complete (2010) his Masters of Administration in Conflict
Analysis and Management at the Royal Roads University.