Social Impact

Sarah Midanik is an Indigenous professional who is passionate about increasing capacity and social impact within the Indigenous community. Born and raised in Alberta, she is a proud member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. Sarah is currently the President & CEO of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, a national charity that seeks to improve the relationship between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Canadians.Sarah is committed to advancing Indigenous programs and projects and has sat on many advisory councils including the Aboriginal Professionals Association of Canada, the Aboriginal advisory counsel for the City of Toronto, the Toronto Indigenous Health Advisory Circle, and the Toronto Police Service. A dedicated volunteer, Sarah also sits on the national board for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada and was the Co-Chair of the Indigenous Place Making Council