Michael Miltenberger

Biography:

MICHAEL MILTENBERGER served in the Northwest Territories Legislature from 1995-2015, 14 of those years as a Cabinet Minister. His roles have been diverse, including Deputy Premier, Government House Leader, Minister of Health and Social Services, Minister of Education, Minister of Finance, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, and the Minister Responsible for the NWT Power Corporation. He has worked extensively in the areas of water, the environment, and collaboration with Indigenous governments. 

He was responsible for and led the development of the co-drafting approach in the NWT government that resulted in the new Wildlife Act and Species at Risk Act. Michael is currently the Principal of North Raven, senior political advisor to National Chief Norman Yakeleya of the Dene Nation, a member of the Air Tindi Limited board of directors, and co-facilitator of the Collaborative Leadership Initiative in southern Manitoba. He lives in Fort Smith, NWT.

Activities:

• 2023-09-20 – Changing the FLOW: The Future of Freshwater in Canada Symposium
• 2025-09-25 – Ensuring the Flow: Water Security for Canada and the World

Publications:

• 2024-01-01 – The Future Of Freshwater In Canada