Tania Budgell

Tania Budgell joined FNIGC in 2019. She is responsible for overseeing the governance functions of the organization as well as managing the operations of the Executive Office. She advises and contributes to the activities of the Board of Directors and its committees, implements their decisions, and makes recommendations on the development of governance practices

Tania has a strong background in governance, Communications, and administration, gained from her previous roles with numerous Indigenous non-profits and charities, including Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, Legacy of Hope Foundation/Aboriginal Healing Foundation, and the Inuit Art Foundation.

A few of her career highlights include project management of an awareness campaign about the strength and resilience of Indigenous women from across Canada, and the development of national educational exhibitions and publications on the impacts of the Indian Residential School system. She recently completed the Fundamentals of Leadership certificate program at Algonquin College where she also completed a certificate in photography studies.

Tania is of Inuit and Canadian heritage, and currently resides in eastern Ontario. Outside of her professional life, she and enjoys gardening, a broad range of crafts, and ATVing with her partner.