In a celebration of diversity and talent, the McGill-HEC Montréal Executive MBA program is thrilled to introduce the four outstanding individuals who have been awarded the prestigious Executive MBA Scholarship for Managers of Indigenous Origin. These leaders represent the future of indigenous business leadership and are set to embark on a transformative educational journey.

Isabelle Napess

Innu, Ekuanitshit

Director of Indigenous Relations

Sodexo Canada

Doreen Picard

Innu, Pessamit

Project Manager – Indigenous Relations

Commission de la construction du Québec

Yan Daniel Vollant

Innu from the community of Uashat mak Mani-Utenam





Deputy General Manager and Head of Human Resources


Institut Tshakapesh


The Tshakapesh Institute, serving member communities and the Innu Nation, works to promote and promote Innu-aitun (Innu culture) and Innu-aimun (Innu language); it provides support for the conservation of cultural heritage, linguistic planning and encourages artistic expression. The Tshakapesh Institute plays a key role in education, particularly in the educational success and identity development of Innu youth.”


James Bérubé *


Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach


Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer


Tshiuetin Transport ferroviaire Inc.


Tshiuetin is the first railroad in North America to be owned and operated by a group of First Nations. To ensure the long-term economic and social development of their communities, the First Nations of Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam, Matimekush-Lac John and Kawawachikamach created Tshiuetin Rail Transportation Inc, to operate a railway service between Emeril Junction in Labrador and the Town of Schefferville in Quebec.


*James continues his EMBA journey this year.


These scholarship recipients have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential, a commitment to advancing their careers, and a passion for making a positive impact within their communities.




We invite you to join us in congratulating and supporting our new Executive MBA scholarship recipients, who bring to life our program’s commitment to supporting diversity and fostering talent in the business world.  We look forward to seeing the role these leaders will play in shaping the future of Indigenous leadership in business.




Additional details on the scholarship




The McGill-HEC Montréal EMBA awards CAD $ 50,000 scholarships to managers of Indigenous origin to cover part of the program’s tuition fees.




These scholarships are aimed at managers who already have a significant impact in their respective communities.




The first step is sending a Curriculum Vitae for a pre-assessment to cv@embamcgillhec.ca: It is important, when sending, to indicate your interest in the scholarship. This step must be done before May 1st.




Executives, senior and mid-level managers, professionals and entrepreneurs of Indigenous origin are encouraged to apply to the McGill – HEC Montréal EMBA program. The selection committee will consider each application, taking into account the following admission criteria:


    

  • A capacity for leadership;
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  • An intellectual curiosity and ability to reflect;
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  • An undergraduate degree;
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  • At least 10 years of work experience, including five years in management positions.
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  • The ability to speak and write in either English or French and to understand and be able to read the other language.
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For further information, contact Michel Filion at info@embamcgillhec.ca