Jay Shea
Founder @Odeiwin
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WORK HISTORY
Founder @Odeiwin
CA
Odeiwin is an Indigenous not-for-profit organization focused on improving education, employment, and socioeconomic outcomes for Indigenous community members while ensuring a connection to community, culture, and ceremony. Through our ecosystem of partnerships, we provide a circle of support for both Indigenous Learners and Leaders through our Odeiwin Connect, Learn, Lead and Create Programs. These programs are also designed to help our Employee Partners better connect, attract, develop, and retain their Indigenous workforce. For more information, contact i•••@Odeiwin.ca.
EDUCATION
Seneca Polytechnic
Adult Education and Training Certificate
Stanford University
Online
Humber College
Diploma
SKILLS
ABOUT JAY SHEA
Jay Shea, also known by his Spirit Name Makada Bizhiki Ninni (Black Buffalo Man) — is Wolf Clan, Ininew (Cree), and a member of Albany First Nation, residing in York Region.The Founder of The Odeiwin Foundation, an Indigenous-led not profit organization dedicated to improving community wellbeing through Indigenous ways of knowing and improving education, employment and system change. Since its inception, Odeiwin has positively impacted over community members in York Region and beyond.He has fostered strong and trusted partnerships with organizations including York Region, the City of Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill Public Library, York Region District School Boards, YCAS, TRCA, the Town of Stouffville, and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). These relationships have enabled the co-creation of culturally grounded programs that serve both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.Jay is known for his ability to connect people, align systems, and navigate complexity with care and accountability. His leadership style is collaborative, reflective, and solutions-focused.He currently works alongside organizations, corporations, and municipalities to design and deliver Indigenous education and experiential learning, while supporting recruitment strategies, employment pathways, and wellbeing supports for Indigenous employees — ensuring these efforts are relational, responsive, and embedded within broader systems of change.In addition to his professional work, Jay serves as the first Indigenous Parent Advisor for the York Region Catholic District School Board, an Advisor with the Canadian Mental Health Association, supporting culturally responsive approaches to education, engagement, mental health and wellness.Guided by a long-term vision to positively impact one million lives over the next 40 years, Jay remains committed to strengthening relationships, restoring balance, and empowering future generations of Indigenous leaders.For speaking engagements, consulting, partnerships, or services, please contact i•••@odeiwin.ca or reach out to Jay directly.
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