Candace Wasacase | CEO
Candace Wasacase, a proud member of Kahkewistahâw First Nation and daughter of George and Gayle Wasacase, is KEMC’s Chief Executive Officer. A skilled facilitator and entrepreneur with academic credentials from the University of Saskatchewan and the Edwards School of Business, Candace brings significant expertise in economic development, human resources, and community development to her role with KEMC. Throughout her career, Candace has excelled as a consultant and advisor with a unique specialization in Indigenous community relations, economic development, and cultural space development. She has been recognized for her work on the renewal of Wanuskewin Heritage Park, the creation of the Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre and other significant projects, including being honoured by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects for her impactful contributions. As KEMC’s Chief Operating Officer, Candace’s leadership, experience, and vision are focused on driving new opportunities for growth that benefits KEMC, her fellow members of KFN, and all the communities we serve.
Jenna Watson | Business Development Associate
Jenna Watson is KEMC’s Business Development Associate. A proud member of Kahkewistahâw First Nation, Jenna has a background in business strategy and community engagement and a passion for fostering Indigenous economic growth and development. While serving as a member of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, she played a pivotal role in Indigenous engagement planning and projects. Jenna’s expertise in building strategic partnerships and ability to navigate complex business environments have been instrumental in her success. She holds a Bachelor of Administration with a major in Marketing from the First Nations University of Canada and is an active community advocate for Indigenous economic empowerment. Jenna is committed to driving sustainable economic initiatives that benefit KEMC and the broader community as a whole.
Hannah Paterson | CFO
Hannah Paterson is KEMC’s Controller, bringing over 14 years of accounting and financial leadership experience to the role. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Hannah has demonstrated expertise in managing complex financial operations and leading high-performing teams across various industries. Her experience includes serving as Office Manager/Accountant at Prairie Sky Co-operative Association, where she oversaw a six-person finance team and managed multi-entity financial reporting. Hannah’s strong background in audit engagement, internal controls, and financial analysis is complemented by her commitment to community service, including roles as Treasurer for local organizations and coaching youth sports. She holds a Bachelor of Management Degree with Great Distinction from the University of Lethbridge and is dedicated to advancing KEMC’s financial excellence and operational efficiency.
Andrea Wasylow | Executive Coordinator
Andrea Wasylow is KEMC’s Executive Coordinator. With proven skills in organizational leadership, project management, business strategy, and writing, Andrea brings a depth of experience from her work in government, postsecondary, and social justice sectors. The Executive Coordinator provides high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling communications, and arranging travel. Andrea also performs administrative tasks such as preparing documents, creating presentations, managing records, and assisting with special projects. A seasoned professional in strategic planning, internal and external communications, and risk analysis, Andrea studied at the University of Ottawa, St. Thomas More College, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with double honours from the University of Saskatchewan. For her graduate research and academic work at the University of Victoria, Andrea earned a Master of Arts degree in English. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatoon, and does weekly volunteer community relations work with local charities. Andrea is passionate about advancing KEMC’s directions and success by providing high-level advice and counsel to KEMC leadership team on all issues related to strategic planning. By liaising with and supporting the KEMC Board of Directors, she will ensure planning and strategies to support partnerships and ventures both internally and externally. Andrea works collaboratively to lead, facilitate and manage large multi-faceted projects and teams, and ensure active and appropriate consultation and collaboration with stakeholders. She is enthusiastically committed to contributing to sustainable growth and economic initiatives for KEMC and the whole of Kahkewistahâw First Nation and beyond.
KEMC Board of Directors
Evan Taypotat, Chair
Cory Alexson, Director
Michael Bob, Director
Senator Amanda Louison, Director
Charlie Clark, Director
Sandra Masters, Director
Olawuwo Oni, Director
Brad Sinclair, Director
Robert Woods, Director