Mr. Bernd Christmas:
Keynote Speaker, December 4th, 2013

Mr. Christmas is a barrister and solicitor with the firm Bernd Christmas Law Group. He practices in the area of aboriginal law with a focus on corporate and commercial matters. 

As an Aboriginal lawyer, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Membertou Band of Nova Scotia and the Membertou Corporate Division, and as a negotiator for several First Nations bands, Mr. Christmas brings a deep understanding of Aboriginal perspectives. He also brings extensive experience on national and international boards and commissions. He presently sits on the boards of Investors Group and the NS Jobs Fund. 

Mr. Christmas is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society and of the Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario).