IBL EMBA alumnus leads technology advancements for First Nations and Canada – SFU
May 25, 2026
When Natiea Vinson was named CEO of the First Nations Technology Council in 2023, it was the culmination of years of experience in tech, non-profit, education and art. Her career has always been about best serving First Nations communities and the Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA helped Vinson formalize her ability to help nations succeed at the local and national level.
Born in Smithers, B.C. and raised in Vernon and Vancouver, Vinson is a member of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc through her mother’s lineage. Her First Nations identity has been a central part of her life since childhood, shaped by her mother’s experience as a Sixties Scoop survivor and by the reconnection with her First Nations family when she was five. While she did not grow up in community, that sense of belonging profoundly influenced her academic focus, career, and leadership.
