Join Murall Bird, Director of Information Governance and First Nations Data Governance Strategy Implementation Lead at the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and Darryl Bazylak, Director of Education Deputy Chief-Programs and Services at Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) to learn about their unique perspectives and approaches to Indigenous Data Sovereignty and its connection to research. Both will give a presentation on this topic followed by a discussion and Q&A session.  

Speakers:  

Murall Bird

Murall Bird is the Director of Information Governance and the Implementation Lead of the First Nation Data Governance Strategy (FNDGS) at the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN). Murall’s previous roles include Researcher Analyst in the Health and Social Development Secretariat at FSIN, Program Manager and Education and Training Coordinator at Inroads to Agriculture, and as an Educator for Saskatoon Public Schools and various First Nations in Saskatchewan. The Information Governance unit is mandated to build capacity and promote Sovereignty through Data for First Nations in the region, as the Nations continue to assert their inherent and treaty rights to self-determination. 

Darryl Bazylak

Darryl Bazylak is the Deputy Chief - Programs and Services for the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S), with program oversight of Education, Child and Family Services, Economic Development, Women, Gender, Youth and Sport. In the past, Darryl served in many roles including Director of Education for Prairie Spirit School Division and Superintendent of Education for Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division with 31 years of experience across a variety of portfolios including First Nations and Métis Education, Learning, Facilities, Human Resources, and Technology. He serves on community and education Boards including the Saskatchewan Research Network (SRNET) Board and Emmanuel Health Catholic Health Board.