Meet Our Team
Marsha
Wolf Collar
Board Director
Johnathan
Redgun
Board Director
Jacey
Solway
Board Director
Francis (“Butch”)
Wolfleg
Board Director
Malayah
Bruno
Board Director
Tyler
White, LL.D
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Tyler White, or Natoyiipiitawotaan, which translates to “Holy Eagle Shield” from Blackfoot to English, is a member of the Siksika First Nation, and has passionately served as the Chief Executive Officer for Siksika Health Services for the last 23 years. Tyler has vast experience in healthcare administration, and a deep commitment to Indigenous health and wellness, and Tyler leads the Siksika Health organization in providing comprehensive healthcare services for the Siksika Nation community, and surrounding areas.
Tyler is also the President of the First Nations Health Consortium of Alberta, a Public Member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) Council, Co-Chair of the Indigenous Primary Health Care Panel as part of the Government of Alberta’s Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS) initiative, and was a significant, contributing member of the Alberta government’s Valuing Mental Health review committee, and Joint Action Health Plan for the Alberta Region.
Dr. White provides ongoing advisory and consultation to the Calgary Sports & Entertainment Corporation (CSEC), which includes the Calgary Flames, Calgary Hitmen and Calgary Stampeders, and to the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA) and the Calgary Adaptive Hub in their efforts towards reconcili-action, working together to address stereotypes and racism by advancing inclusion in our communities through the promotion of Indigenous culture, language and history, and promote healthy lifestyles for all youth by highlighting the benefits of participation in sport.
Tyler has served as an analyst, negotiator and manager for the Siksika Indian Self-Government Process, and continues to be a strong advocate for Siksika Nation, most recently having championed the signing of a Relationship Agreement and MOU with Alberta Health on Collaboration Respecting Access to Health Care.
In his role as CEO of Siksika Health Services, Tyler continues to drive innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery, ensuring that the needs of the Siksika Nation community are met with compassion, respect, and integrity.