Jeff Provost
Leader, Indigenous Relations
MCW Group of Companies (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Jeff joined MCW in July 2023 in a new corporate role designed to develop and lead their Indigenous Relations Program. He is a proud member of the Red River Métis and has over 25 years of experience in Indigenous Relations working with First Nation, Métis, and Inuit groups across Canada. With his extensive knowledge in Indigenous history, culture, and awareness, Jeff’s role is wide-reaching, engaging with all 12 MCW offices and Divisions to lead our continued work towards reconciliation as a firm, and collaboration with Indigenous groups across Canada.
Reconciliation means moving from ideas to actions, and Jeff coordinates MCW’s efforts by engaging internally with staff and externally with Indigenous organizations. He is passionate about guiding the engagement of Indigenous communities and developing mutually beneficial partnerships based on respect.
Jeff has led MCW to join the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business and has begun our PAIR (Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations) certification journey. Currently, MCW is at the Committed Level of PAIR. For the team, Jeff will guide the engagement of Indigenous communities and will coordinate and direct all local Indigenous initiatives and procurement commitments through effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
Jeff has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from the University of Manitoba as well as a Communications Certificate from the University of Winnipeg. He is also a CANDO certified PAED (Professional Aboriginal Economic Developer). His past board experience includes as a founding board member of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) serving as their Chair of the Governance Committee as well as a Vice-Chair of the board of Debwendon Inc. Jeff and his partner Donna currently volunteer with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind as volunteer puppy raisers in their Guide Dog Program.
