Mateo Blacquiere

Policy and program management professional with experience supporting regulatory reviews, stakeholder engagement, and public policy development within Indigenous governance contexts. Recently led environmental programming and contributing to national policy tables, with a background in legislative research and jurisdictional analysis. Brings a consulting mindset to translating complex policy frameworks into practical, community-informed recommendations and implementation support.

Environmental Programs & Policy Manager at Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) (September 2025 - April 2026)

• Lead environmental policy and program delivery across the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (ISR), overseeing clean energy, climate change, and marine initiatives in collaboration with internal teams and community partners.
• Support policy development through regulatory review, written submissions, and participation in national and Inuit–federal policy tables.
• Provide strategic input on emerging federal strategies and regulatory changes, assessing impacts and advising on community-informed policy positions.
• Manage and support a multidisciplinary team (clean energy, climate change, marine, lab services), strengthening program coordination and operational delivery.
• Plan and facilitate community engagement activities to inform policy priorities and program implementation.
• Translate complex policy frameworks into practical recommendations to support leadership decision-making and program execution.

Marine Policy Advisor at Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) (April 2024 – September 2025)

• Supported organizational policy positions through analysis of emerging federal marine strategies, regulatory changes, and legislative frameworks impacting Inuit communities.
• Drafted written feedback and policy submissions to Government of Canada departments, translating technical policy into community-informed recommendations.
• Developed the ISR Research Data Strategy supporting Inuit self-determination in research and data management.
• Represented IRC at national and intergovernmental fora including research working groups, Inuit–Canada policy tables and marine governance committees.
• Drafted speaking notes and attended intergovernmental meetings alongside senior leadership to provide advisory support.
• Led social research initiatives integrating community perspectives into policy development and program design.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to align policy priorities with research, environmental programming, and stakeholder engagement efforts.

Student Intern at Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island (September 2023 – December 2023)

• Conducted legislative research and jurisdictional scans in support of parliamentary inquiries and Legislative Assembly staff.
• Supported committee clerks through meeting documentation, record updates, and administrative coordination.

Leadership Roles at University of Prince Edward Island & UPEI Student Union (2018 – 2023)

• Held multiple leadership positions including Deputy Chair of Council, Lead Campus Life Advisor, and New Student Orientation Point Person.
• Supported governance processes, councillor training, and student engagement initiatives.
• Led teams and coordinated student programming, strengthening skills in facilitation and organization.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science – University of Prince Edward Island (2018 – 2023)

Certificate in Management Essentials in Management Essentials – University of New Brunswick (2025)

Certification in Indigenous Canada – University of Alberta (2024 – 2024)