Turnover and the Retention of Indigenous Executives in Indigenous Organizations

On December 4th, 2024, Dr. Mason Ducharme achieved a significant milestone, becoming Lil'wat Nation's second doctor after successfully defending his dissertation. In this episode, we share Mason's compelling dissertation defense presentation, exploring the critical topic of Turnover and the Retention of Indigenous Executives in Indigenous Organizations.

Listen in to gain insights into who occupies these key executive roles, the challenges driving turnover, the profound impacts of executive departures, and actionable strategies to support retention. While the Supervisor Committee's questions were excluded to honor ethical guidelines, Mason’s presentation offers a powerful look at this essential research and its implications for Indigenous governance.

Join us as we celebrate Mason’s accomplishment and dive deep into his findings that aim to strengthen Indigenous organizations and leadership.