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Saga Williams, LL.B. is the principal and owner of AS Williams Consulting, a boutique Indigenous consulting firm that advises on mineral development, governance and resource extraction. She is a band member and resident of Curve Lake First Nation. Through her maternal relations, she is also a member of the Namekosipiing Anishinabeg community of Lac Seul First Nation, located in the Treaty #3 area. Ms Williams is a graduate of Trent University with an Indigenous Studies (Hons.) degree, earned a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2000. 

With over 25 years experience, Ms Williams has been involved in the successful implementation of a number of high-profile initiatives, including energy, mining, economic and policy development projects and land claims settlements.

Ms Williams was an elected Councillor for her community and served a three-year term, holding three portfolios and chaired a number of community-based committees. Over her years working with First Nations governments, and holding a leadership position, Ms Williams has gained an expertise in governance structures, policies and processes. Ms Williams has also advised Cabinet Ministers and Indigenous leaders on Indigenous and Government Relations. Ms Williams teaches at Osgoode Hall Law School as an Adjunct Professor, introducing law students to issues of Indigenous rights, reconciliation and negotiation, was the Chair of a national, non-profit youth services board and currently sits as a Director on a number of publicly traded mining boards. Ms Williams is currently working with the First Nations Major Projects Coalition as a Senior Advisor, leading the Critical Mineral development file, as well as supporting equity ownership in mining infrastructure, mines and the value chain supporting mineral devleopment.