1752 Board of Directors
Andrew Kirk
Elder Dr. Joe Michael
Elder Dr. Joe Michael
Andrew Kirk is a senior legal professional, entrepreneur, and public-sector advisor with 18 years of experience in complex litigation, governance structures, and Indigenous economic development. A member of the Six Nations of the Grand River (Onondaga), Andrew is a practicing litigation and business lawyer, and the founder and strategic lead behind several Indigenous-focused business initiatives.
Elder Dr. Joe Michael
Elder Dr. Joe Michael
Elder Dr. Joe Michael
Elder Dr. Joe Michael is a highly regarded inspirational and spiritual leader within the Mi’kmaw Nation, Indigenous communities across Canada, with an honorary Doctor of Humanities from Acadia. Elder Joe was the first Mi’kmaw member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Elder Joe was recently honoured with an appointment as a captain to the Mi’kmaq Grand Council.
Darren Bernard
Elder Dr. Joe Michael
Darren Bernard
Darren Bernard is a proud Mi’kmaw leader and currently serves as Executive Director of Millbrook First Nation in Truro, Nova Scotia, where he provides strategic leadership in governance, economic development, and long-term community planning. As a proud Mi’kmaw leader, Darren is deeply committed to advancing Indigenous self-determination through structured, accountable economic growth.
Ron Knockwood
Ron Knockwood
Darren Bernard
Ron Knockwood, a respected member of the Sipekne'katik First Nation and a distinguished leader within the Mi'kmaq Grand Council, brings a wealth of cultural insight and community-driven leadership to the board of directors. Serving as a Keptin (Captain) within the Grand Council, Ron has dedicated his career to fostering understanding and
Ron Knockwood, a respected member of the Sipekne'katik First Nation and a distinguished leader within the Mi'kmaq Grand Council, brings a wealth of cultural insight and community-driven leadership to the board of directors. Serving as a Keptin (Captain) within the Grand Council, Ron has dedicated his career to fostering understanding and collaboration between Indigenous communities and broader governmental and corporate entities.
Travis Nabahe
Ron Knockwood
Travis Nabahe
Travis Nabahe, a member of the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Reservation in California, brings over 25 years of leadership experience in Indigenous economic development, business strategy, and enterprise growth. Travis has served as CEO, General Manager, and Executive Director for seven Tribal Nations following a role as a Financial Analyst f
Travis Nabahe, a member of the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Reservation in California, brings over 25 years of leadership experience in Indigenous economic development, business strategy, and enterprise growth. Travis has served as CEO, General Manager, and Executive Director for seven Tribal Nations following a role as a Financial Analyst for Hewlett-Packard and Agilent Technologies. He holds an MBA and a Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona.
Rob Turner
Ron Knockwood
Travis Nabahe
Rob Turner, founder of Steel Stallions, brings his entrepreneurial expertise, leadership, and cultural insight to 1752. With deep roots in his Indigenous community, Rob is committed to fostering economic empowerment and creating opportunities that align with Indigenous values and traditions. For over 15 years Rob has been investing in the
Rob Turner, founder of Steel Stallions, brings his entrepreneurial expertise, leadership, and cultural insight to 1752. With deep roots in his Indigenous community, Rob is committed to fostering economic empowerment and creating opportunities that align with Indigenous values and traditions. For over 15 years Rob has been investing in the people and businesses in the Mi'kma'ki territory and remains an active board member for several organizations.