Wes McGraw

Wes McGraw joined FNIGC in 2022, bringing with him a wealth of experience in Information Technology (IT) and project management. He currently serves as the organization’s IM & IT Manager and has been a driving force behind the development of FNIGC’s IT program, while also overseeing the service desk operations.

Prior to joining FNIGC, Wes worked as a project manager at Animikii, an Indigenous tech start-up based in Victoria, BC. Before that, he was the Infostructure Manager for the Ontario Native Women’s Association, where he oversaw the development of their internal IT program. He also has had the privilege of working with many other Indigenous people, communities, and organizations throughout Canada.

Wes is a certified PMI Agile Practitioner and Project Management Professional (from the Project Management Institute) and has a certification in Indigenous Strategic Planning from The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

Wes was born in Cobourg, Ontario, but has spent most of his life living in the community of M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, where he is a band member. Wes finds solace in the great outdoors, often hiking, boating and fishing alongside his faithful canine companion, Luna. His journey reflects a blend of professional excellence and a deep connection with his roots.