Elder Marion Radawetz is a proud Syilx Okanagan woman, she was born and raised, still resides and works from her home on Westbank First Nation lands. She is married with no children but comes from deep and widespread Okanagan family roots. The land and water of the Okanagan Lake and surrounding mountains are her medicine that feeds her mind, body and soul and keeps her balanced. Marion came to the BCFNJC bringing a diverse lifetime of skills/experience. Including, but not limited to, communications and great interpersonal/people skills, a large complement of First Nations governance, organizational, public service, and public speaking experience. Marion has always been committed to certain matters that affect First Nations people as a whole such as: housing, policing, justice and sustainable programs that can build capacity at the individual community level, and First Nations self- determination in those areas. One of her favorite sayings is “There is no try, just do.” Over the years Marion has gained valuable insight and experience by working with diverse groups of people in diverse situations that has gifted her with a deep sense of empathy, understanding and compassion for those around her. She loves to motivate, elevate and inspire with a unique awareness to the wellbeing of others.

Leadership, Communications, Team Building and Transformation Expert Vik Maraj is a founding partner of Unstoppable Conversations, a consulting firm specializing in producing radical shifts in organizational performance through transformative thinking and cultural change. Leveraging a unique methodology, Vik is an expert in guiding leaders who are committed to achieving ground-breaking results and willing to take calculated risks. Backed by a Masters in Molecular and Cell Biology and specialized training in ontology, phenomenology, and neuro-linguistic programming, Vik brings nearly 20 years of experience in high-stakes conflict resolution and leadership development. His achievements include resolving a $4 billion international impasse on Carbon Capture and Storage and shaping the hostage negotiation curriculum for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Vik is a highly sought-after public speaker, celebrated for his knack for translating strategy into action. Known as one of the world's top performance coaches, he has delivered impactful talks at platforms such as TEDx Edmonton. Vik has been called upon by various international forums for Fortune 500 companies, large associations, and government bodies in Canada and around the world. Vik's work has had a profound impact on diverse sectors, from empowering UN senior leaders to reconcile decade-long divisions, to eradicating food poverty in the high Arctic by empowering Inuit women. With notable accomplishments across various sectors, he maintains a down-to-earth approach, acknowledging the universal human challenges that affect us all. In working with leaders at both local and global levels, Vik’s mission is to help them break through to unprecedented performance metrics, all while managing complex challenges. https://speakerscanada.com/keynote-speaker/vik-maraj/

Leadership, Communications, Team Building and Transformation Expert Vik Maraj is a founding partner of Unstoppable Conversations, a consulting firm specializing in producing radical shifts in organizational performance through transformative thinking and cultural change. Leveraging a unique methodology, Vik is an expert in guiding leaders who are committed to achieving ground-breaking results and willing to take calculated risks. Backed by a Masters in Molecular and Cell Biology and specialized training in ontology, phenomenology, and neuro-linguistic programming, Vik brings nearly 20 years of experience in high-stakes conflict resolution and leadership development. His achievements include resolving a $4 billion international impasse on Carbon Capture and Storage and shaping the hostage negotiation curriculum for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Vik is a highly sought-after public speaker, celebrated for his knack for translating strategy into action. Known as one of the world's top performance coaches, he has delivered impactful talks at platforms such as TEDx Edmonton. Vik has been called upon by various international forums for Fortune 500 companies, large associations, and government bodies in Canada and around the world. Vik's work has had a profound impact on diverse sectors, from empowering UN senior leaders to reconcile decade-long divisions, to eradicating food poverty in the high Arctic by empowering Inuit women. With notable accomplishments across various sectors, he maintains a down-to-earth approach, acknowledging the universal human challenges that affect us all. In working with leaders at both local and global levels, Vik’s mission is to help them break through to unprecedented performance metrics, all while managing complex challenges. https://speakerscanada.com/keynote-speaker/vik-maraj/