Meet our team of passionate, dynamic, XX people who are holding & tending to the vision for The Fireweed Institute. The vision of shared liberation.

Kristin Richard

Red River Métis |Co-Founder | Director of Finance | EMBA Candidate | Trauma of Money Certified

Kristin comes from the Red River Metis on Treaty 1 territory in Winnipeg. Her family has lived on the same land settlement for 4 generations. Her ancestral gifts include leadership, passion, and commitment as demonstrated notably by her great grandfather who XXX.

Kristin brings over eight years of dedicated experience in the financial services industry, specializing in Indigenous businesses and communities. With a proven track record, she managed the financial portfolios of over 30 Indigenous Nations at CIBC, overseeing a combined lending portfolio of $100 million.

Her expertise extends to fostering economic growth and sustainability, particularly in her role at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, where Kristin collaborated with Indigenous start-ups, contributing to their development and success. This hands-on experience has equipped her with a grounded understanding of the unique financial landscape inherent to Indigenous communities.

Currently pursuing an Executive EMBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership, Kristin is committed to advancing her skills and knowledge to better serve the financial needs of Indigenous entities. This academic pursuit aligns seamlessly with the Fireweed Fellowship's vision of excellence, emphasizing a premium, wealth-indigenous approach for financial abundance and empowerment.

Jacqueline Jennings

Red River Métis, Cree, Anishnaabe |Co-Founder | Executive Director | Trauma of Money Certified

Jacqueline’s interest in her geneology XXX led to colourful discoveries. She leads with ancestral gifts of XXX

Kristin brings over eight years of dedicated experience in the financial services industry, specializing in Indigenous businesses and communities. With a proven track record, she managed the financial portfolios of over 30 Indigenous Nations at CIBC, overseeing a combined lending portfolio of $100 million.

Her expertise extends to fostering economic growth and sustainability, particularly in her role at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, where Kristin collaborated with Indigenous start-ups, contributing to their development and success. This hands-on experience has equipped her with a grounded understanding of the unique financial landscape inherent to Indigenous communities.

Currently pursuing an Executive EMBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership, Kristin is committed to advancing her skills and knowledge to better serve the financial needs of Indigenous entities. This academic pursuit aligns seamlessly with the Fireweed Fellowship's vision of excellence, emphasizing a premium, wealth-indigenous approach for financial abundance and empowerment.

Taylor Fox

Anishinaabe | Co-Founder | Director of Brand & Strategy | EMBA Candidate | Trauma of Money Certified

Taylor’s maternal lineage stems from the Espaniel & Commanda families from Sagamok and Nipissing Nations. Her paternal lineage is mixed settler decent from England, Scotland, and Ireland. Her ancestral gifts are a long line of entrepreneurs in all directions of her family tree! She is grateful to practice beadwork in the way her great-grandmother practiced. Further, her ancestral gifts are leadership and advocacy for community wellbeing.

With a career spanning experiential marketing, strategic communications, hospitality management, and community development, Taylor brings a wealth of experience to the Fireweed Fellowship. Currently pursuing an Executive MBA in Indigenous Leadership, Taylor is dedicated to leveraging her diverse skills and unique insights to promote financial empowerment and economic liberation for Indigenous People. Taylor also sits as the Strategic Advisor for Woodland Wealth; an Indigenous led private capital firm.

Beyond professional pursuits, Taylor is driven by a deep dedication to promoting financial empowerment within Indigenous communities. Her journey is a testament to the belief that economic liberation is an integral part of the broader tapestry of Indigenous excellence.

As a forward-thinking individual, Taylor embodies the values of the Fireweed Fellowship brand – futuristic, emergent, and grounded in a holistic approach. Her academic pursuits in Indigenous Leadership further underscore her commitment to excellence and best-in-class practices.

Ben Wells

Métis| Director of Programs & Training | Trauma of Money Certified

Kristin comes from the Red River Metis on Treaty 1 territory in Winnipeg. Her family has lived on the same land settlement for 4 generations. Her ancestral gifts include leadership, passion, and commitment as demonstrated notably by her great grandfather who XXX.

Kristin brings over eight years of dedicated experience in the financial services industry, specializing in Indigenous businesses and communities. With a proven track record, she managed the financial portfolios of over 30 Indigenous Nations at CIBC, overseeing a combined lending portfolio of $100 million.

Her expertise extends to fostering economic growth and sustainability, particularly in her role at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, where Kristin collaborated with Indigenous start-ups, contributing to their development and success. This hands-on experience has equipped her with a grounded understanding of the unique financial landscape inherent to Indigenous communities.

Currently pursuing an Executive EMBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership, Kristin is committed to advancing her skills and knowledge to better serve the financial needs of Indigenous entities. This academic pursuit aligns seamlessly with the Fireweed Fellowship's vision of excellence, emphasizing a premium, wealth-indigenous approach for financial abundance and empowerment.

Our Advisory Circle

  • Monet Goode

    FOUNDER

  • Emmett Marsh

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

  • Eleanor Parks

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

  • Jamie Kokot

    CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

  • Karl Holland

    SALES MANAGER