First Nations Reference Group

This Reference Group, led by Leah van Poppel, provides expert advice to the IAC to make sure First Nations people with disability can live how they choose, participate in their community, and have access to culturally safe disability services and supports.

Members include:

• Leah van Poppel, IAC Principal Member  

• Uncle Athol Callaghan 

• Uncle Frank Curtis

• Professor John Gilroy 

• Warren (Wazza) Martens 

• Uncle Wilfred (Willie) Prince 

• Tess Moodie 

• Ricki Spencer 

• Justen Thomas 

• Suzy Trindall 

• Uncle Steven Widders.