RECONCILIATION
SPEAKERS BUREAU
TIM O'LOAN
FOUNDER & CEO
Tim is a Sahtu Dene from the NWT. He brings with him experiences and teachings as a child and grandchild of survivors of the Indian Residential School system, a 60s Scoop survivor, 10-year Military Veteran, his undergraduate and a master’s degree but most importantly, serving almost 5 years with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) as the Advisor to the TRC Chair, Hon. Murray Sinclair. Based on all his unique background and lived experiences, Tim now identifies as a Knowledge Keeper and continues to share this unique perspective across Canada and beyond, particularly through the Indigenous Veterans lens and Reconciliation.
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Tim proudly volunteers with the Inner City Veterans Outreach and Support, and the Assembly of First Nations Veterans council. He is also the co-founder of 'Mamawi Together’ (MT), a grassroots reconciliation non-profit initiative created in 2010. MT focuses on working together to educate and inspire civic action, to help heal the past and move forward to embrace and celebrate open, diverse, and respectful societies.
ACHIEVEMENTS
2023
POW WOW PITCH
SEMI-FINALIST
Tim O'Loan, was selected as a 2023 Pow Wow Pitch Semi-Finalist! This prestigious honour recognizes his innovative approach to promoting Indigenous reconciliation through the Reconciliation Speakers Bureau (RSB).
Tim was selected from over 2,000 applications, Tim's remarkable proposal stood out, earning him a spot among the top semi-finalists. His dedication to creating a one-stop shop for Indigenous speakers and experts in the field of reconciliation has sparked excitement across Canada.
As the first Reconciliation Speakers Bureau in Canada, RSB fills a critical gap by providing a platform for experienced speakers to share their stories, wisdom, and expertise with Canadians. Tim's vision is rooted in his indigenous teachings, ensuring that all speakers, including Elders and Survivors, receive fair compensation for their contributions.
2018
INVICTUS GAMES
Tim was involved in the Invictus Games in 2018. While there he had the opportunity to meet Prince Harry.
2009
MÀMAWI
TOGETHER
Tim created a Community-based initiative that engages parents, students, and community members in putting reconciliation into Action.
Màmawi Together was started in 2009 to leave a legacy for my children and other Indigenous children so that reconciliation will continue for generations to come. A Màmawi Together Youth for Reconciliation Movement was sponsored and led by the Màmawi Together team in 2017, and the 150 students drafted 9 powerful challenges that were presented to the federal government, Indigenous Affairs & Northern Development Minister Carolyn Bennett, Senator Murray Sinclair, Former Chair of the TRC and Honorary Patron, and the public. The youth with the support of the broader community has the power to make this happen.