Nian Matoush

Nian Matoush joined FNIGC in 2025, where she oversees the Communications and Knowledge Mobilization strategy within the newly created Communications directorate. In this role she is responsible for supporting, promoting, and informing the public and our partners about FNIGC’s data sovereignty work.

Prior to FNIGC, Nian worked with a number of Cree organizations, initially in administrative roles at the Cree School Board, in Communications at the Cree Cultural Institute, and later in a leadership capacity at the Cree School Board, most notably as the Director of Communications and Community Relations and Director of Adult Education Services. More recently, she supported the Cree Nation Government and Cree communities with Project Management, and program and policy development.

Nian has a BA in English Language and Literature from the University of Ottawa and a Master of Education from the University of Calgary, with a specialization in education research.

Nian is Eenou/Eeyou (Cree) from Eenou/Eeyou Istchee (James Bay Cree), where she was raised in the community of Mistissini, Quebec. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, spending time with her family and her pets, and especially winter sports, such as snowshoeing and skiing.