Lindsay Mellon
(She/Her)

Lindsay Mellon is the Senior Policy Advisor to the National Indigenous Economic Development Board. Lindsay has worked in Indigenous policy for almost a decade and is passionate about promoting renewed nation-to-nation, government-to-government and Inuit-crown relationships based on the recognition of rights, cooperation and partnerships. She has been fortunate enough throughout her career to travel to many Indigenous communities across Canada learning about their unique histories, realities, and traditions. She uses this lived experience to support the National Indigenous Economic Development Board as they continue to support the economic success of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada.

Prior to her government career, Lindsay attended Algonquin College where she obtained a diploma in police foundations. She later attended Bishop’s University where she graduated with a Double Major in Criminology and Psychology. She was born and raised in Aylmer, Quebec, on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People and acknowledges and honours her presence on this land. Lindsay feels very privileged to have been given the opportunity to support the National Indigenous Economic Development Board, and their vision of a vibrant Indigenous economy where Indigenous Peoples are economically self-sufficient and prosperous.