Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer

CEO and President, Sky-Deer Consulting

Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer (she/her) is a Two-Spirit Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) business leader, former politician, public speaker and strategist from Kahnawà:ke, near Montreal (Tiohtià:ke). A skilled negotiator, she has spent over a decade driving transformative relationships and agreements positioning First Nations as key players in Canada’s economic future.

As Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, she led major development initiatives and secured multi-billion-dollar economic benefits through a landmark agreement with Hydro-Québec. This deal stands as a model of economic reconciliation in action, proving that strong partnerships with First Nations leaders drive shared prosperity. The agreement has since inspired Chiefs and decision-makers across the country and continues to shape major negotiations.
A trailblazer who merges First Nations values with business excellence, Kahsennenhawe Sky Deer is shaping the future of real estate, housing and economic development through bold, strategic partnerships across various sectors.