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BMO Announces Addition of New Leaders to its Indigenous Advisory Council
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n BMO Announces Addition of New Leaders to its Indigenous Advisory Council\n \n\n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Canada NewsWire\n \n\n\n\n\n\n TORONTO\n \n\n ,\n \n\n Sept. 22, 2025\n \n\n /CNW/ - BMO today announced the appointment of five new distinguished leaders to its Indigenous Advisory Council (IAC), reinforcing the bank's commitment to reconciliation, inclusion, and economic empowerment for Indigenous communities across\n \n Canada\n \n . The new members bring a wealth of experience, insight, and leadership to the IAC, which plays a vital role in shaping BMO's strategies and services to reflect and serve Indigenous customers, colleagues, and communities.\n \n\n\n\n Denise Baxter\n \n\n , Vice Provost Indigenous Initiatives at\n \n Lakehead University\n \n , has spent over three decades advancing Indigenous education. A member of\n \n Marten Falls First Nation\n \n , Denise has worked across public school boards, the Ontario Ministry of Education, and First Nations private schools. Her dedication to preserving cultural traditions and building partnerships has led to transformative initiatives that improve educational outcomes for Indigenous students.\n \n\n\n\n Harry Flaherty\n \n\n , President & CEO of Qikiqtaaluk Corporation & Group of Companies (QC), is a prominent Inuit business leader from Aujuittuq,\n \n Nunavut\n \n . Under his leadership, QC has become the largest Inuit-owned private employer, driving economic development through diversified services and strategic partnerships. Harry's vision centers on creating meaningful employment and business opportunities for Inuit communities, making a lasting impact on the\n \n Nunavut\n \n economy.\n \n\n\n\n Hilda Broomfield Letemplier\n \n\n , President of Pressure Pipe Procurement & Management Services and Northern Oxygen Ltd., is a trailblazing Indigenous entrepreneur from\n \n Newfoundland\n \n and\n \n Labrador\n \n . A member of the Nunatsiavut Government, Hilda has received numerous accolades, including the 2023 Aboriginal Business Lifetime Achievement Award and WXN'...