Saga Williams
Senior Advisor External Relations

First Nations Major Projects Coalition
 

Saga Williams, LL.B. is the principal and owner of AS Williams Consulting, is an Advisor to the First Nations Major Projects Coalition on Critical Mineral Development and supports a number of exploration and mining companies in their Indigenous Relations outreach.  She is a band member and resident of Curve Lake First Nation.  Through her maternal relations, she is also a member of the Namekosipiing Anishinabeg community of Lac Seul First Nation, located in the Treaty #3 area.  After graduating with an Indigenous Studies (Hons.) degree from Trent University and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, Saga was called to the Ontario Bar in 2000.   

With over 20 years experience, Saga has been involved in the successful implementation of a number of high-profile initiatives, including energy, mining, economic and policy development projects and land claims settlements.  

Saga was an elected Councillor for her community and served a three-year term, holding three portfolios and chaired a number of community-based committees.  Over her years working with First Nations governments, and holding a leadership position, Saga has gained an expertise in governance structures, policies and processes.  Saga has also advised Cabinet Ministers and Indigenous leaders on Indigenous and Government Relations. Saga teaches as an Osgoode Hall Law School Adjunct Professor, introducing law students to issues of Indigenous rights, reconciliation and negotiation, was the Chair of a national, non-profit youth services board and currently sits as a Director on a number of publicly traded mining boards.  Saga is currently working with the First Nations Major Projects Coalition as a Senior Advisor, leading the Critical Mineral development file, as well as supporting equity ownership in mining infrastructure, mines and the value chain supporting mineral development.