Victoria, a distinguished Mi’gmaq entrepreneur from Listuguj, Quebec, recently earned the prestigious 2024 Indspire Award in the Business and Commerce category. Her most recent entrepreneurial launch, the Eloquent Hostess, combines her gift for languages with her powerful voice, serving as MC to national events and conferences.

With a rich background in public service, Victoria has dedicated her efforts to both the First Nation and federal sectors, contributing at the Band, regional, and national levels. Currently serving as the Vice-Chair of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) and as a member of the board of directors of Hydro Quebec, Victoria plays a pivotal role in shaping economic policy.

Victoria is an educated professional, holding a BA in political science and an MBA from the University of New Brunswick. She is an alumna of the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference, the Banff Forum and the AFOA/Harvard School of Business Leading People & Investing to Build Sustainable Communities program.

From 2020 to 2022, Victoria actively participated in developing the National Indigenous Economic Strategy as a representative of the NIEDB.

Beyond her professional achievements, Victoria is deeply committed to mentoring and serving as a role model. Actively involved in leadership and capacity development programs, she imparts valuable financial literacy skills to Indigenous youth, contributing to their overall empowerment and success.