Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons

Senior Advisor, Reconciliation and Strategy

Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons is a passionate advocate for reconciliation and Indigenous inclusion in Canada. A proud member of Lac La Ronge Indian Band and a descendant of both Woodland Cree and Scottish heritage, Fiona is committed to fostering authentic, kind, and meaningful reconciliation. Her leadership has been instrumental in corporate Canada, where she spearheaded efforts leading to the first reconciliation action plan at the largest professional services firm in Canada in June 2020.

As senior advisor at Creative Fire, Fiona brings her deep expertise in Indigenous engagement to help organizations build stronger, more inclusive practices. She inspires Canadians to walk the path of reconciliation together through her work as a keynote speaker, panelist, and media guest.

Fiona’s volunteer roles include serving as a Board Director with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, The Prosperity Project, 2025 Canada Games, and she is on the Community Grants Committee with the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. She also chaired the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in Halifax, which was the largest multi-sport and cultural event in Atlantic Canada’s history, since contact. Fiona has been recognized as one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business (2021) and a PowHERhouse Impact Media Group national Changemaker. Her work helps bring people together, creating real conversations and actions that make a difference in both Indigenous and corporate communities across Canada.