Walqwan Consulting

Wyatt White, M.Ed., B.Sc.

Principal Founder & Lead Consultant

Wyatt White is a Mi'kmaw leader, educator, facilitator, and consultant from the Mi'kmaq territory of Listuguj, Quebec. Proud of his mixed Mi'kmaw and European ancestry, Wyatt brings a unique perspective shaped by deep roots within the Mi'kmaw community and a lifelong commitment to promoting Indigenous education and building understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Guided by the principle of Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing), Wyatt embraces the strengths of both Indigenous and Western ways of knowing. Introduced by Mi'kmaq Elders Albert and Murdena Marshall, Two-Eyed Seeing fosters collaboration, mutual respect, and the integration of diverse knowledge systems, benefiting all, particularly in the realm of reconciliation initiatives.

Wyatt holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Acadia University and a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from St. Francis Xavier University. His professional career has focused on Indigenous consultation, government relations, education, and advancing reconciliation initiatives. In 2013, he joined the Nova Scotia Department of Education, where he led Mi'kmaw Services and played a significant role in promoting Treaty Education during the era of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

He later joined Cape Breton University as a tenure-track Assistant Professor, where he taught Mi'kmaq history within the Canadian context and fostered dialogues surrounding allyship, reconciliation, and systemic change. Since 2022, Wyatt has served as Associate Executive Director with the Confederacy of Mi'kmaw Nations, providing strategic leadership and collaborating with Indigenous communities, governments, and partner organizations to promote social justice and prosperity for the eight Mi'kmaw communities represented by the organization.

In addition to his leadership role, Wyatt works as an independent consultant, facilitator, and knowledge-transfer specialist. Through various training and engagement initiatives, he assists organizations and individuals in strengthening their understanding of Indigenous perspectives and inclusive leadership practices, contributing to broader reconciliation initiatives.

Having lived, worked, and traveled throughout many parts of Turtle Island, Wyatt has called Kjipuktuk (Halifax) home since 2002. He is passionate about creating meaningful opportunities for learning, relationship-building, and positive change, recognizing that reconciliation is a shared responsibility requiring leadership from all sectors of society.

Experience & Background

· Mi'kmaw leader from Listuguj, Quebec — Mi'kmaq Community

· M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, St. Francis Xavier University; B.Sc. in Environmental Science, Acadia University

· Former Director of Mi'kmaw Services, Nova Scotia Department of Education — led Treaty Education during the TRC era

· Former tenure-track Assistant Professor, Cape Breton University — Mi'kmaq history and reconciliation

· Associate Executive Director, Confederacy of Mi'kmaw Nations (2022–present)

· Independent consultant, facilitator, and knowledge-transfer specialist