Dr. Jane McMillan and Elder Kerry Prosper, Co-Directors of the Deveau Institute for Indigenous Governance and Social Justice at StFX welcomed Tyler Sack as the inaugural Director of Research for the institute on Wednesday.
Tyler Sack (St. FX University photo)
Sack previously served in senior roles with the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, including Director of Governance and Director of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management. Originally from Sipekne’katik and a citizen of Membertou First Nation, he brings extensive experience in Indigenous governance and policy.
Sack holds degrees from Saint Mary’s University (BA) and the University of Guelph (MA) and is an alumnus of both the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference and the Action Canada Fellowship.