Chris McKee is the Senior Vice-President of the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF). Chris is a born and raised Saskatchewan boy from a centennial family farm, whose connection with the province’s wide-open spaces has left him with the belief that any individual or organization can have a wide-open future with the right coaching and direction.
A firm believer in the uniqueness and intrinsic value of every individual, Chris can engage any audience with his commonsense, directness, and passionate honesty. With more than two decades of experience inspiring and leading teams in designing, developing, and deploying organization-wide initiatives,
Chris is no stranger to the challenges of change and the ways to harness the power it can provide. This is what drew him to supporting the establishment of the NCIAF Chris has many years of experience in several industries giving him an advantage in navigating complex multi-layered, cross-department initiatives. He is highly regarded in Indigenous communities. Chris was gifted the Cree name ‘Mistapew’, which means “Big Man – Big Voice – Big Heart” – a sign of trust and relationship and his importance in the journey forward for Indigenous People.
His strength, resiliency, and passion for reconciliation from a non-Indigenous perspective is palpable. His enthusiasm for change captures the interest of audiences. He is passionate about the message and as a result motivates audiences to action. Chris’ desire to see and experience reconciliation drives him forward in creating and accelerating Indigenous agriculture.
