Jason Rasevych is a proud Anishinaabe from Ginoogaming First Nation (Treaty #9) and one of Canada's leading Indigenous economic development experts. With over 20 years of experience bridging First Nations, industry, and government, Jason specializes in financial advisory, strategic planning, corporate governance, and complex negotiations. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top Economic Developers, Jason has a proven track record of securing over $3 billion for capital projects, legacy infrastructure, and business expansion within Indigenous communities. His landmark achievements include guiding First Nations to precedent-setting equity agreements in the mining, forestry, and energy sectors, and spearheading a historic $69 million broadband fibre optic project for remote First Nations in Ontario. Highly relevant to today's investment panel, Jason brings deep expertise in wealth management. He has led the establishment of trust funds and revenue-generation vehicles that collectively manage nearly $1 billion for First Nations beneficiaries. He is also the Co-Founder of Making Ground River Capital and the Anishnawbe Business Professional Association, where he advocates for Indigenous inclusion in the northern economy. As an executive advisor and corporate director, Jason continues to drive economic reconciliation by ensuring First Nations secure meaningful ownership and sustainable returns in major resource and infrastructure developments.