Gina Wilson Deputy Minister Indigenous Services Canada
In Conversation with Federal Leaders: Responding to Substance Use Health in Canada
Tuesday, November 18
9:30 - 10:30
Ballroom 2 & Ballroom 3
Gina Wilson is a proud Algonquin woman, grandmother and the Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services Canada. She also serves as the Champion for Indigenous public servants, advancing reconciliation, inclusion and systemic change across the federal public service.
Deputy Minister Wilson began her career in her home community of Kitigan Zibi as Director of Health and Social Services and later served as Chief Executive Officer at the Assembly of First Nations. Since joining the federal government in 1996, she has held senior executive roles at the Privy Council Office, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, the Correctional Service of Canada and Public Safety Canada.
A defining moment in her career was leading Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada, where she oversaw the implementation of the Settlement Agreement and supported the Prime Minister’s 2010 apology to Survivors. She has since served in multiple deputy minister roles, including Public Safety Canada, Women and Gender Equality Canada, and Diversity and Inclusion and Youth at Canadian Heritage.
Recipient of the 2020 Indspire Award, Deputy Minister Wilson is recognized for her leadership and lifelong commitment to advancing Indigenous rights and supporting Indigenous public servants. She holds a bachelor of social sciences from the University of Ottawa.
