It is with great honor that we announce Pietra Banks as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Indigenous Perspectives Conference. Pietra is a Denesųłiné woman from the K’ai Tailé Dené (Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation), located within Treaty 8 territory. She currently resides within Treaty 6 & 7 territory. Pietra is pursuing a Bachelor of Education at Red Deer Polytechnic. Deeply committed to Indigenous issues, Pietra has actively collaborated with various organizations to address reconciliation, youth mental health, and Indigenous education. She firmly believes it is never too late to become a changemaker and a positive role model within the community. 

Please be advised that no PD certificate will be issued for this event.