Sharleen Gale

Sharleen Gale is a First Nation leader and Executive Chair of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC), an organization she has guided since 2017. With more than two decades of experience spanning the corporate, energy, and resource sectors, and 15 years of elected leadership with Fort Nelson First Nation, including eight years as Chief, she is nationally and internationally recognized for advancing Indigenous economic participation, strong governance, and sustainable development.

A Slavey Dene woman, Sharleen’s leadership is grounded in the teachings of her ancestors, Elders, and community, as well as a profound connection to the land. She brings together traditional laws and values, extensive corporate expertise, and nearly a decade of board leadership to navigate complex systems with clarity, humility, and strategic insight.

Sharleen has served on prominent advisory bodies, including the BC Premier’s Economic Recovery Task Force, the Canada Electricity Advisory Council, and the International Energy Agency’s Global Commission on People-Centred Energy Transition. She is also a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognizing her contributions to public service and Indigenous economic development.