Thomas McKay

Thomas McKay is located in Winnipegosis, Manitoba: Treaty 2 Territory, on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Ininiwak, Dakota, and the homeland of the Métis Nation, in the Lake Winnipegosis Basin. He is a member of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Manitoba with roots in Pine Creek First Nation.  

Thomas spent the last 13 years as a Regional Fisheries Biologist II for the Manitoba Government in Thompson, Manitoba. He has a diploma in Natural Resource Management Technology from University College of the North. He has 20+ years of experience working as a civil servant with First Nation communities in the area of aquatic monitoring to maintain or enhance fish populations and habitats. 

Thomas joined CIER in August 2022 as a Biodiversity Associate. In his role he supports delivery on CIER projects related to Water, Climate Change and Energy, Traditional Knowledge, Biodiversity, Youth, Indigenous Food, and Sustainable Waste Management.  He also maintains collaborative initiatives and partnerships with Indigenous communities, government agencies, private sector companies, philanthropic and charitable organizations, non-profits and academic institutions.

Outside of work, Thomas enjoys participating in competitive fishing event, playing guitar and spending time in the outdoors with his family.