Steve Saddleback is a member of the Samson Cree Nation located in Maskwacis, Alberta, Treaty Six Territory. He is a Partner at Opimoyaso Group, a 100% owned Indigenous Firm and a Senior Advisor, External Relations to the First Nations Major Projects Coalition.
Steve has worked for National and International Organizations in Finance, Real Estate Investment, Banking, Economic Development, Government Relations, Advocacy for a Non-Profit, Education & Career Development, Fiscal Relations, Co-Chair (IRC Representative) of the First Nations Site Rehabilitation Program alongside the Government of Alberta and was a Partner of an Oil and Gas lease construction company in Northeastern British Columbia.
Steve is a board member of Renfrew Educational Services, Clean Resource Innovation Network, Equitable Origin and is an Advisor to IndigeSteam. He is a Fellow of the Energy Futures Lab. Steve is adamant about working towards meaningful involvement of Indigenous communities in all areas of the economy with a focus on the Energy sector.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.
As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.
