Madeleine Redfern

Experience

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  Stork Exchange

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1998

  Owner
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  Wabano

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Board member

  Founding member. Inuit representative.

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  Nunavut Tourism

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Executive Director
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  Nelligan Law

  Jan 2003 - Mar 2003

  Law Student
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  Crown Prosecutor's Office, Department of Justice Canada

  Jun 2003 - Sept 2003

  Law Student
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  Supreme Court of Canada

  Sept 2005 - Aug 2006

  Law Clerk for Madam Justice Louise Charron

  After a year working as a law clerk at the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa, Madeleine Redfern is returning to Iqaluit with dreams of making the legal system more accessible to Inuit.“Madeleine has proven, by her hard work and unwavering perseverance, that she has the makings of a true leader,” says Justice Charron. “Her next venture brings her back to Nunavut — she will undoubtedly be a valuable asset to her community.”

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  Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Legal Researcher
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  Government

  Jan 2007 - Apr 2023

  Chair of Nunavut Legal Services Board

  Chair message [excerpt]: "LSB faces its challenges head-on, in a strategic and systemic way. While at time, we often wish to see changes more quickly, it is though steady and careful leadership and measured implementation, LSB has been able to achieve many of its successes. This approach has proven to ensure that the organization is able to adapt and grow without compromising delivery of services to our clients and communities."

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  Qikiqtani Truth Commission

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Executive Director

  Commissioner Igloliorte: I take great pleasure in giving due credit for Commission’s success to Ms Redfern, Executive Director of QTC. I taught her at Akitsiraq Law School. She subsequently clerked with Justice Charron, Supreme Court of Canada. A first-rate professional and successful in all that she has undertaken. Her meticulous attention to detail, prodigious mind, high moral standards, and passionate stance on Inuit governance issues have made my job as Commissioner an easy one to fulfill.

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  Ajungi Arctic Consulting

  Mar 2008 - now

  President

  Independent, dependable, dedicated and knowledgeable advice. Management experience through our consulting services. Ajungi Group typically works with government, business, NGOs senior managers to develop, deliver, evaluate strategies and implement plans to deliver significant results. Policy – assist with situational analysis, policy reviews and policy development Organizational Development – board, committee and staff governance training, organizational structural review, process reviews Communications – assess needs & available methods & mediums to communicate client’s messages more successfully Project Development – identify and analyze scope of client’s project to assist for project development, draft project proposals and budgets, review project contractsLogistical and Administration Support - localized logistical support Research – assist client with relevant and appropriate information regarding or related to their project to strengthen their awareness and knowledge to make better informed decisionsProject Management – assist and/or manage particular or whole aspects of projectStrategic Development and Planning – assist in the development of strategies and implementation planning for projectOutsourcing Assessment – assist to determine & secure outsourcing needsEvaluation – determine the successes, challenges, shortfalls and potential areas of improvement Improved success on projects with exceptional early-warning, project monitoring and tracking of issues including reporting identified opportunities Value driven ensures project decisions are linked to the desired goals and outcomes that client wants to achieve Risk and cost reduction through effective early warning and exceptional risk management Extensive Arctic knowledge, including but not limited to: politics, land claim agreements, Inuit Impact Benefit Agreements, land use plans, Government processes, programs and services, Inuit orgs, NGOs, private sector and communities Show less

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  City of Iqaluit

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Mayor

  She'll be remembered as a mayor who knew the power of social media to get a message out, made her an ambassador for the city and Nunavut. In 19 months as mayor, Redfern has led the city through several crises, including two major fires, a mid-winter water main break, a murder-suicide, a standoff at Hospital, and a region-wide satellite communications outage. In troubled times, the community has grown accustomed to looking to her office for information.

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  Level. Changing Lives Through Law

  Jan 2010 - now

  Advisory Board Member

  Madeleine Redfern, the indomitable mayor of Iqaluit, Chair of the Nunavut Legal Services Board and a member of CLA’s Advisory Board, spoke passionately about law and justice issues in Nunavut and the importance of CLA’s work there to support the Legal Services Board (which provides legal aid) and the Law Society of Nunavut.

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  Northern Robotics

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  President
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  Fondation Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation

  Jan 2013 - Oct 2014

  Mentor

  Madeleine Redfern's expertise is grounded in partnership-building between the south and the emerging north. She works closely with Nunavut institutions to help assess and identify strategies and approaches that will attract and retain the highest quality professionals from both Nunavut and outside the region.

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  EcoJustice

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2019

  Board member - Northern Representative

  Ecojustice goes to court and uses the power of the law to defend nature, combat climate change, and fight for a healthy environment for all.Our strategic, innovative public interest lawsuits lead to legal precedents that deliver lasting solutions to our most urgent environmental problems.

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  Ajungi Tourism

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2018

  President

  Madeleine believes that tourism can play a vital role in supporting the local economy and in cultural revitalization. For consulting projects in tourism, she has recruited a team of highly experienced tourism development professionals that have worked at all levels of the industry, with indigenous businesses and communities across the arctic and around the world.

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  National Indigenous Economic Development

  Sept 2015 - now

  Board Member

  The National Consortium for Indigenous Economic Development (NCIED), an initiative of the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business and Faculty of Law, focuses on independent and collaborative research, building capacity for economic development in Indigenous nations and their communities, and serving as a convenor of partnerships to sustain research and action.The NCIED is here to enable Indigenous peoples to develop their own economies and their own approaches to economic self-sufficiency, sustainability and success. In collaboration with leaders from Indigenous governments, other governments and business, our goal is to advance Indigenous economic innovation and economic health throughout Canada, on a foundation of strong Indigenous government within a framework that reflects traditional knowledge and respect for Indigenous peoples and their cultures. Show less

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  Indspire Award Recipient

  Oct 2015 - now

  Public Service

  "Madeleine Redfern has worked tirelessly to make policymakers aware of the tremendous diversity of the North and the cultural integrity of the Inuit," Indspire president and CEO Roberta Jamieson stated. "She also works to ensure that the Inuit create their own policies and programs that reflect their cultural and historical distinctness."

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  Mayor, City of Iqaluit

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2019

  Mayor

  Iqaluit, capital city of Nunavut and is also the cultural centre for Inuit of Canada's Eastern Arctic, and also home for many non-Inuit from around the world. It’s an exciting time for Iqaluit, and we are working hard to build a city that is attractive, robust and sustainable. We are optimistic about developing a liveable city with, of course, a resolve for fiscal responsibility.

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  Nunavut Association of Municipalities

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2019

  President

  The Nunavut Association of Municipalities (NAM) led by Mayors represent municipal governments across Nunavut. The association was formed to make important contributions to decisions about Nunavut communities and capital projects.

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  Federation of Canadian Municipalities

  Sept 2017 - Nov 2019

  Board Member

  FCM advocates for municipalities to be sure their citizens' needs are reflected in federal policies and programs. Year after year, our work benefits every municipal government and taxpayer in Canada, and our programming delivers tools that help municipalities tackle local challenges.

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  Arctic 360

  Feb 2018 - now

  Northern Director

  We work with Indigenous development corporations, Northern governments, the private sector, Federal Government, expert Arctic leaders, and other stakeholders to help educate and attract Canadian and global investment into the North American Arctic.A prosperous and sustainable North American Arctic relies on incorporating and expanding the intellectual and financial equity of those that live there.Canada's only Arctic Think Tank.Arctic360 aims to highlight and strengthen the emerging economy of the North American Arctic (Alaska, northern Canada and Greenland). We work with government bodies, the private sector, First Nations and Indigenous development corporations and governments, expert Arctic leaders, our partners, and other stakeholders to help educate, inspire, and attract investment into the North American Arctic. Our underlying belief is that a prosperous and sustainable North American Arctic relies on incorporating and expanding the intellectual and financial equity of those that live in the North. Through earnest partnerships it is possible to create a greater global understanding of the particular issues affecting this unique region as it attracts international attention and investment.In partnership with the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History (University of Toronto, ON) and the Wilson Center’s Polar Initiative (Washington, D.C.) we host conferences, workshops, study tours and student exchanges that will bring everyone to the table together equally to better understand the opportunities and concerns of the North American Arctic. Show less

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  ADP

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2020

  Secretary-Treasurer

  Let's start having networks in the North connect directly with each other at "Internet Exchange Points" (IXPs). The Arctic Internet Exchange (ArcticIX) has been formed with the sole intention of bringing Internet Service Providers (ISPs), government and educational institutions in the North closer together. By doing so, we can strengthen the Internet community while providing mutually beneficial and free public peering points for all local Internet traffic.By simply connecting, ArcticIX will enable a platform for high bandwidth, low latency websites and applications in any community with an IXP. Show less

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  Fondation Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2023

  Board Member

  The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation supports research and engagement in the humanities and social sciences, and fosters a fruitful dialogue between scholars and decision makers in the arts community, business, government, and civil society organizations. The Foundation:Encourages emerging talent by awarding scholarships to the most talented doctoral students in Canada and abroad;Entrusts fellows and mentors distinguished for their knowledge and wisdom with the mission to build an intellectual community to support the work of the scholars; andCreates and maintains an international network of fellows, scholars, and mentors. Show less

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  Nunavut Inuit Women's Association

  Apr 2019 - now

  President

  The Nunavut Inuit Women's Association (NIWA) embraces the principles of Equality, Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility and Truth. These qualities are interconnected; in balance, they equip us to live our lives in a good way. NIWA will serve as a trusted and reliable voice for its members. We will continuously seek input from Nunavut Inuit women about matters of concern and interest.

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  Canadian North Advisory Board

  Nov 2019 - Nov 2021

  Advisory Board Member

  The independent advisory board that shall ensure representation of stakeholders in Nunavut, Nunavik and the NWT. The advisory board shall have the mandate to report to the Minister of Transport on any issues regarding compliance with any term or condition of this schedule, the Confidential Implementation and Monitoring Agreement, and any anticompetitive behaviour by the Merged Entity.

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  Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Infrastructure Leadership Project

  Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

  Special Advisor

  The NTI Infrastructure Leadership project was supported by an advisory panel to help guide and validate the report during the research and drafting phases from February to July 2020. The panel included a representative from each of the three RIAs in Nunavut, as well as three independent members with distinct knowledge and experience with Nunavut infrastructure needs, policy, and broader context. Independent members of the advisory panel received an honorarium for their time supporting the project. Show less

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  Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

  Mar 2020 - now

  Advisor

  As Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology (S&T) organization Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) serves the nation as an enabler of business innovation and technology transfer.

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  Indspire

  Jun 2020 - now

  Board Member

  Indspire is a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada.Our vision is to enrich Canada through Indigenous education and by inspiring achievement. In partnership with Indigenous, private and public sector stakeholders, Indspire educates, connects and invests in First Nations, Inuit and Métis people so they will achieve their highest potential. Show less

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  Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness

  Jun 2020 - now

  Board Member

  The Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness leads a national movement of individuals, organizations and communities working together to end homelessness in Canada.We believe ending homelessness is possible.We believe in the Right to Housing – All Canadians have the Right to a safe, decent, permanent and affordable home with the support necessary to sustain it.We’ll use data and evidence to make decisions.We act in service to all Canadians at risk of or experiencing homelessness – We work with a diverse network of allies. We favour action over perfection. We will focus on what we can do and what we will do, and we won’t let barriers get in our way. We’re committed to continuous improvement and we’ll innovate and test ideas quickly, focussing on executing, learning and improving. We will fail forward – Ending homelessness requires us to take risks and try new things. We’ll move forward despite the possibility of failure. If we suffer failure or setbacks, we use them as points of learning and use that learning as stepping stones towards success.We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion – We will model and promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our organization and our work. We seek to take a leadership role in opening doors to greater equity, success and opportunity for marginalized Canadians struggling in homelessness and housing instability. We are vocal advocates for the voice of lived experience and the empowerment of people experiencing homelessness.We seek to be leaders in Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples – We are guided in our work by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the principles of empowerment and self-determination. Indigenous Peoples are respected partners in the movement to end homelessness. Show less

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  Ultra Safe Nuclear

  Sept 2020 - now

  Special Advisor

  USNC is based in Seattle (WA) and operates globally, employing more than 50 people. USNC has development, engineering, licensing, and marketing teams with subsidiaries in South Africa, Canada, Europe/UK, and South Korea. USNC has cooperation agreements with well-established nuclear suppliers and nuclear construction and operation companies in the U.S., Canada, South Korea, and the UK.

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  CanArctic Inuit Networks

  Nov 2020 - now

  Chief Operating Officer
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  National Indigenous Advisory Council on SMRs

  Dec 2021 - now

  Member

  The Indigenous Advisory Council for the Small Modular Reactor Action Plan (the Council) is an Indigenous-led initiative established to support a coordinated, national Indigenous lens to small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) policies, programs, and decisions as the SMR Action Plan develops.https://indigenousadvisorycouncil.com/

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  National Leadership Table on SMRs

  Mar 2022 - now

  Indigenous Representative

  The National Leadership Table convenes multidisciplinary representatives from federal government, interested provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous communities, utilities and industry, and non-governmental organizations to advance the National SMR action plan.

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  Macdonald-Laurier Institute

  Jun 2022 - now

  Senior Fellow

  Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI), Canada’s only truly national public policy think tank based in Ottawa.MLI is rigorously independent and non-partisan, as symbolized by its name. Sir John A. Macdonald and Sir Wilfrid Laurier were two outstanding and long-serving prime ministers who represent the best of Canada’s distinguished political tradition. A Tory and a Grit, an English-speaker and a French-speaker, each of them championed the values that led to the creation of Canada and its emergence as one of the world’s leading democracies and a place where people may live in peace and freedom under the rule of law.https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/cm-expert/madeleine-redfern/ Show less

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  Canadian Arctic Innovation Association

  Oct 2022 - now

  Director

  Canadian Arctic Innovation Association's mandate is to help facilitate and bring about transformative and innovative initiatives in Canada’s arctic for the benefit of northerners and responsible economic development. CAIA recently completed the feasibility study on civilian and commercial viability of airships in the Canadian Arctic to expand affordable year-round transportation. Report to be published shortly.

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  Canada Energy Regulator | Régie de l’énergie du Canada

  Jun 2023 - now

  Strategic Advisor

  The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world.