Laara E. Yaghujaanas, M.A., has been stláang tla’íidang (Haida: helping hands) in advancing Indigenous Nation Rebuilding for First Nations since 1997. Laara is from the yaghu ‘jaanas clan of the Haida Nation and carries her great grandmothers name “Kun G aadaas”.  Laara holds a master’s degree from Royal Roads University, was awarded the Royal Roads University Founders Award, has completed the Justice Institute Conflict Resolution and Negotiation course, is a Barrett Values Cultivating Culture Certified Consultant (Level 2) for organizational transformation, a member of the Council of Native Development Officers (CANDO), an Advisor for the Indigenous Business Awards, Chair of Haida Enterprises, and currently initiating her doctorate.

Mark F. Salter joined Laara Yaghujaanas in the summer of 2017 as a business and life partner. Mark has worked with First Nations for more than ten years’ including management services and developing intergovernmental partnerships.  Mark has also completed the Justice Institute Conflict Resolution and Mediation Program, has been recognized by the Capital Regional District and Lieutenant Governor General for Environmental Leadership (benefitting the regions of Southern Vancouver Island), and is currently completing his AIP³ Certification with the International Association of Public Participation Practitioners, and is committed to maximizing First Peoples benefits from UNDRIP, DRIPA and FPIC.