Stephen Buffalo

Stephen Buffalo is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Resource Council of Canada. Mr. Buffalo is a proud member of the Samson Cree Nation. He graduated secondary school from Athol Murray College at Notre Dame, Saskatchewan. Mr. Buffalo then went on to complete a Business Administration program at Medicine Hat College, continuing on to the University of Lethbridge, where he completed a Management Degree. He worked for Peace Hills Trust for 15 years, most recently as the Regional Manager for Southern Alberta. Mr. Buffalo sits on a number of boards and is the first ever Indigenous Governor for the Canadian Energy Executive Association. He also makes important contributions as a Board member for Samson Management 2009 Ltd., the University of Calgary ReDevelop Initiative, and St. Mary’s University – Calgary, and is the Vice President of the Notre Dame Hounds – National Alumni. Mr. Buffalo is traditionally and culturally connected, is an avid golfer, and enjoys dedicating his free time to coaching hockey.