Lyle Whitefish is from the Big River First Nation in Saskatchewan, Canada. Much of his schooling occurred on the First Nation and eventually graduated at the University of Saskatchewan in the College of Education and is currently in a master’s program on Environment and Sustainability. Mr. Whitefish speaks the Cree language and practices his culture and traditions. Before attending university, Mr. Whitefish worked in construction and was a home builder. After much training in other fields, Mr. Whitefish eventually became a teacher and taught in both First Nations Education and Provincial school systems. In 2001, Mr. Whitefish was called to represent the Agency Chiefs Tribal Council as a Tribal Chief where he served six years, then in 2006, he ran for the 4th vice-chief position with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan. He was a Vice-Chief for 6 years and was responsible for Education, Lands and Resources, sports and recreation and advocate for Treaties in the Classrooms and the Treaty Right to Education and carried the Residential Schools compensation files for Residential School survivors in Saskatchewan. In 2011, he decided to return to his community and worked in education as an Elementary School principal. While his term in provincial politics, much of his work was a liaison, a lobbyist for First Nations rights. In 2016, Mr. Whitefish was a candidate and ran in the Saskatchewan Rivers Constituency for the New Democratic Party. Currently, as a Band Administrator, Mr. Whitefish oversees many departments and works closely with the Chief and Council on policy development, governance, advisory and advocate for the community’s wellbeing and economic development. His vision is economic prosperity for all. He is currently a Band Administrator for the Witchekan Lake First Nation in central Saskatchewan.