David Turner
A non-status Indian of Saulteaux (Fairford Band, Manitoba) and African American descent, David is an is an independent consultant with a Diploma of Social Work (Honours) from Mount Royal College in Calgary. Formerly a Program Consultant for Health Canada’s Aboriginal Head Start Program, David’s experience includes initiatives in health, social services, management, and policy development. David has worked with both urban and First Nations social services programs. Mr. Turner has 20 years experience facilitating complex government contracts and public relations/stakeholder relations with Aboriginal communities across Canada. His current consulting activities include meeting facilitation, team development, and cross cultural understanding between northern First Nations and Métis Settlements and the oil and gas industry.