Archaeological and environmental participation in major and minor projects creates jobs and revenue, builds community capacity, and engages communities in both Western and traditional land-based practices while building sector relationships and direct investment confidence.

Zack is a heritage and economic development sector professional of 13 years, a professionally licensed archaeologist and historian, the Director of Economic Development and Resource Management for Ginoogaming First Nation, and the Principal of Round Lake Consulting. He has a Bachelor of Arts, Honours and Master of Arts from the University of Windsor. Zack began in archaeological surveys and fieldwork in 2012, started a sole-proprietorship in academic editing in 2015, entered built heritage research work in 2016, and transitioned to heritage project management between 2018 and 2021 across southern Ontario before starting work in-community in environment and consultation, leading eventually to managing and directing First Nations economic and lands departments. He has developed and launched several First Nations project participation programs focused on archaeology and environmental work. He founded Round Lake Consulting in 2025, and lives and works in Longlac, Ontario with offices in Longlac and Windsor.

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