Board Member Profiles
Judy White
Board Chair 
Judy White is a Mi’kmaq and member of the Flat Bay Band in Newfoundland. She currently resides in Conne River, NFLD, where she works as the Self Government Advisor for Miawpukek First Nation. Ms. White completed a Bachelor of Laws degree from Dalhousie Law School with particular emphasis upon Aboriginal Law. She also completed the Intensive Program of Lands, Resources and First Nations Government at Osgoode Hall Law School where she had opportunity to work with noted academics Shin Imai and John Burrows. Ms. White is currently a partner with the Law firm of McDonald White located in Conne River which specializes in aboriginal law. She is the Policy and Planning Specialist for Women’s Policy Office on Aboriginal Women’s Issues. Ms. White is the Chairperson of the National Centre for First Nations Governance. As well, she is the Chairperson of the Newfoundland Aboriginal Law section of Canadian Bar Association. She also serves on the Board of Regents for Memorial University.
