Terrance Paul, C.M.
Membertou, Nova Scotia
Chief Terrance Paul has dedicated his life to establishing a better future for his constituents, especially for youth. For more than three decades, as a leader and member of Indigenous advisory committees, he has championed the preservation of language and history through education. He has also been instrumental in identifying economic opportunities for his community. Under his leadership, the Membertou First Nation became the first Indigenous community in the world to be certified under the International Organization for Standardization, in recognition of its efficient and sustainable growth.