Deanna founded Pallas Communications in 1999 at the age of 23. After graduating from the University of Western Ontario in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in English, Ms. Dunham was immediately hired by Aboriginal Voices magazine. Her experience as entertainment editor of the publication included editing and writing for the magazine and other publications including CIBC's Winds of Change newsletter. Ms. Dunham also participated in the design and layout of various publications while studying the daily operations of the media organization.

Today this entrepreneur manages Pallas' team of professionals, daily operations, and special projects. Pallas provides innovative content development and graphic design solutions to more than 60 clients in the form of websites, newsletters, and other promotional materials. Pallas is located on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Ms. Dunham's home reserve.

Maurice A. Biron: Senior Projects Officer, International Finance Corporation (member of the World Bank Group)

Maurice, a member of Garden River First Nation, has extensive experience in finance, economic development, and developmental lending. He has spent 7 years with Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation involved in business and economic development followed by 9 years with the International Finance Corporation (www.ifc.org, member of the WorldBank) working on the development and implementation of three SME financing initiatives: a $21 million program leveraged to $60 million that financed private companies, financial institutions, and NGOs in various parts of the world which on lent to small and medium scaled enterprises (SME) involved in viable climate change or biodiversity projects; design/delivery of a similar $20 million program with forecasted leverage to $100 million which focuses just on financial institutions; and, on the design of a $30 million Indigenous Peoples Financing Facility. Currently, he is an independent consultant (mbiron@nativest.com) looking to assist Indigenous People in creating wealth with a focus on climate change businesses. He holds an A.M.P., B.A., B.Comm. (hon.) and is a C.G.A since 1985.

Don Chambers: Senior Loans Manager, Royal Bank of Canada and Partner in a Rental Business

Don is currently a senior loans manager with the Royal Bank of Canada in Brantford, Ontario. He has extensive experience in small and medium business lending, risk analysis, and management. In his spare time he operates a rental business, sells small businesses in the $2 to $8 million value range, is a member of Kiwanis Brant County Lifeline (past chair), and serves on the Brantford General Hospital Fundraising Committee.

Carolyn (Cao) Beaver: Executive Director Six Nations Special Services for Special People

Born and raised on Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation, Carolyn has been a strong advocate for the disabled and other community issues. She is the founder and executive director of Special Services for Special People, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of disabled members of Six Nations. Carolyn is the previous owner of Jenh-ni-doh Tours, Tekawennake Newspaper. She has worked as a lands researcher for Six Nations Council and served as a chair and/or director on the Health Commission, C.N.I.B., G.R.E.A.T., Ontario Committee for the Disabled, and Touch The Sky Business Development Centre.

W. Barry Hill: Owner/Operator of Hillsfield Farms

Barry holds a master of engineering degree from McMaster University, interestingly he wrote his thesis on the “Attitude Sensors in Gun-Launched Rockets” in conjunction with “Project Harp (High Altitude Research Project)”, then at McGill University. Project Harp was headed up by Gerald Bull, who later became known as Saddam Hussein’s weapons maker. Barry worked for Ontario Hydro for many years, rising to manager of corporate planning. He is a lecturer at Six Nations Polytechnic, chairperson for First Nations Agri-Food Partnership, director of First Nations Agra Group, past member of Six Nations Economic Development Commission and numerous other community organizations. He presently owns and operates Hillsfield Farms, a 1,800 acre farm growing soybeans, wheat, corn, white beans, clover and alfalfa hay.

Warren B. Sault: Project Manager, First Nations Engineering Ltd.

Warren has an extensive background in management and community economic development. Prior to assuming his management position at First Nations Engineering he was an economic development policy analyst with the Chiefs of Ontario, executive director of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, and sustainable economic development officer, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, where he is a member. Warren holds a bachelor of arts degree from McMaster University.

Karen A. Bomberry: Senior Economic Development Officer, Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation

Karen has over twenty years experience in administrative and clerical functions. Since May 2003 she has worked in the economic development field, firstly under a contract with the Mississaugas of the New Credit and most recently with Six Nations of the Grand River. In addition to her commitment to the economic development of the two First Nations we serve, Karen also brings a thorough understanding of management and administrative processes to Two Rivers. Karen is a member of Six Nations of the Grand River.