Shane Diakunchak has significant policy experience in both First Nation and non-First Nation government entities. He has also worked extensively with private sector organizations to complete development projects, specifically in the energy, Mining and forestry sectors. Shane has excellent contacts within Aboriginal communities, Organizations and Metis, particularly in Northern Ontario, in addition to his extensive knowledge of the First Nation development sectors and remote community issues.

Shane’s work as an Advisor for Nishnawbe-Aski Nation Communities and the key contacts in Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, Ministry of Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and multiple funding agencies both provincially and federally has given him a detailed understanding of the basic infrastructure issues facing remote and northern communities throughout Ontario. Shane’s ongoing work in the energy sector has included transmission planning and development, water power development, and general advisory services, for First Nations and private sector clients.