Dakota Kochie

Dakota Kochie serves as the Director of Government and External Relations at the Nuclear Waste Management Organization since July 2021. Additionally, Dakota is a Board Member for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and a member of the Indigenous Advisory Circle for BGC Canada, both roles started in 2022. Dakota was also involved with Environment and Climate Change Canada from June 2019 to July 2021 as a member of the Canadian Environment Domestic Advisory Group for CETA, focusing on trade and environment discussions. From September 2017 to July 2021, Dakota held the position of Chief of Staff at the Assembly of First Nations, overseeing political communications and stakeholder relations for the National Chief. Earlier experience includes participation in the Israel Young Leaders Program in 2018 and serving as a Member of Parliament Assistant from October 2015 to September 2017.