Introduction to Jada Yee

Join Jada and Producer Lindell as they talk about what the 7 Arrows Video Podcast vision and what to expect.

Who is Jada Yee?

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Jada Yee is the Indigenous Executive in Residence for the Hill Levene School of Business at the University of Regina and Co Founder of 7 Arrows Indigenous Consulting Group. He proudly represents both his Wood Mountain Lakota Sioux Nation roots and Chinese-Canadian heritage. With over two decades of experience in various leadership roles within the casino gaming industry, including serving as Vice President of Operations for a local Tribal Council, Jada brings a wealth of expertise to his work.

Jada is actively involved in the community, serving on numerous Indigenous and non-Indigenous boards. He notably served five years on the Regina Police Service Board of Police Commissioners, where he made history as the first civilian chair. In October 2021, Jada was elected to the National Board of the Canadian Association for Police Governance, representing Saskatchewan. His dedication to community causes includes raising over $20,000 for an LGBTQ2SA Youth Homeless Shelter through a Celebrity Drag Show.

Jada's contributions to Reconciliation and community service have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Queen's Jubilee Medal, the University of Regina's Humanitarian & Community Service Award, and the title of CTV Regina's 2023 Citizen of the Year.  He currently serves as a Director on the Make-A-Wish Saskatchewan Chapter Board of Directors. Jada was recently awarded The King Charles Coronation Medal for his work with LGBTQ2SA community. 

In addition to his community work, Jada has been honored with the Presidential Leadership Award from SaskGaming and has presented his research on Problem Gaming and Indigenous communities at the Annual Gaming and Problem Gambling Retreat. His global recognition includes being named one of the Top 40 Under 40 in the gaming industry in 2017, as the only Canadian recipient. In June 2022, Jada had the opportunity to present his findings to the Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon.

Jada is an alumnus of First Nations University, holding a Bachelor of Administration, and completed his Master of Administration in 2020. 

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