Jesse Dayen St. Pierre

Jesse St. Pierre (Mi-gi-sî-wi Was-ko Na-bew or Eagle Cloud Man) is an indigenous engagement and business development specialist from Missanabie Cree First Nation in Treaty 9.With a steadfast commitment to fostering meaningful relationships and sustainable growth, Jesse has dedicated his career to advancing Indigenous engagement and business development. Driven by the goal of building authentic partnerships, Jesse excels in facilitating dialogue and collaboration with Indigenous communities, ensuring that business practices align with and support their aspirations. His extensive experience includes managing impactful projects that promote economic development while advocating for fair and equitable practices.

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Through strategic partnerships, cultural competency, and a deep respect for traditional knowledge, Jesse integrates Indigenous perspectives into business strategies, enhancing both community empowerment and business outcomes. His work in designing and delivering capacity-building programs underscores a dedication to equipping Indigenous entrepreneurs with the tools and skills needed for long-term success, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable economic landscape. For the last decade, Jesse has been working on remote projects across Canada from diamond mines in NWT, oil and gas projects in Western Canada, all the way over to power line projects in Newfoundland/Labrador. Across these projects Jesse focused on relationship building, Indigenous recruitment, business development and procurement.

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This experience inspired Jesse to start Opawâmow Group, which is dedicated to the economic and social benefit of Indigenous communities across Canada. His recognition of the healthcare gap in the underserved communities he works with inspired his start with Guardian Healthcare. Jesse is a loving and devoted father to his one-year-old son Jack Stay. In his spare time Jesse enjoys volunteering in his community, attending sporting events or concerts and spending time on the land with his son.