Blake is a second year Master of Public Policy student at the University of Toronto Munk School and a settler-ally committed to supporting Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination. As a Director of IPI, he is passionate about the inclusion of Indigenous voices, understandings, and knowledge within democratic policy. Blake's academic research has focused on child welfare and reconciliation , and he also brings experience in grassroots organizing.

Julia is a second year Master of Public Policy candidate at the University of Toronto's Munk School. Julia has one year of experience with the Specific Claims Branch at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada as a Policy Assistant supporting reform, engagement and financial settlement of claims for First Nations. Julia believes in the inherent right of Indigenous sovereignty and is dedicated to the realization of this right in government, policy, and economic spheres.

Lauren is a second year Master of Global Affairs candidate at the Munk School and has two years of experience with Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada as a Policy and Program Officer supporting First Nations across Canada on climate change adaptation and governance. Lauren is passionate about the meaningful inclusion of Indigenous voices in Canadian and global politics and policy decisions.