October 26, 2025

Roots Strategies partner Deliah Bernard recently joined the Equal Voice Indigenous Campaign School as a panelist, sharing insights from her experience working at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and community leadership. The event brought together a dynamic group of Indigenous participants from across Canada to discuss pathways to political engagement and public service. Deliah enjoyed the opportunity to connect with participants and fellow speakers who are helping shape the next generation of Indigenous leadership.

October 10, 2025

Roots Strategies participated in the Forward Summit, engaging with Indigenous and industry leaders to advance reconciliation and inclusive economic growth. Partner Deliah Bernard was a panelist on the Inspirational Women panel, sharing her experiences in Indigenous leadership and empowerment. Robert Zhu served as moderator for the Recruit, Retain, Engage panel, facilitating discussion on workforce inclusion and Indigenous talent strategies.

October 8, 2025

Roots Strategies participated in the Electricity Transformation Canada (ETC) conference to engage with Indigenous energy leaders and hear their perspectives on the future of renewable energy. The event provided an important opportunity to strengthen relationships, exchange insights, and explore pathways for Indigenous participation in Canada’s energy transition.

October 1, 2025

Roots Strategies partner Deliah Bernard shared her reflections on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Blaize Exeter of Now Toronto. She noted that growing awareness of the day creates space for people to come together as a community. Read the full article on Now Toronto.

September 30, 2025

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Roots Strategies partner Deliah Bernard spoke with The Toronto Star about her aspirations for the 11-member Indigenous Advisory Council — a body established to consult with Indigenous groups and advise the federal government as it narrows its list of major projects and identifies other priority areas that deserve attention. Read the full article on The Toronto Star. 

September 30, 2025

Every Child Matters — Reflect, Learn, and Act on this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Read the full statement here. 

September 5, 2025

Roots Strategies was proud to participate in the 2025 Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly in Winnipeg, where our team engaged directly with Chiefs and Indigenous leaders from across Canada. We heard firsthand the priorities and issues surrounding their communities and will continue working to support these efforts in meaningful and practical ways.

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization representing more than 600 First Nations across Canada, working to advance the rights, sovereignty, and well-being of First Nations peoples through leadership, policy development, and nation-to-nation dialogue.

September 3, 2025

Roots Strategies Partner Deliah Bernard joined Todd van der Heyden on CTV News Channel to discuss the Assembly of First Nations General Assembly in Winnipeg and First Nation Chiefs' priorities going into this fall. Watch the full interview on CTV News. 

July 25, 2025

Roots Strategies' Deliah Bernard joined the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) Youth Forum in Ottawa this week — a space where Indigenous youth from across the country gather to connect, build leadership, and shape the future of their communities.

July 24, 2025

Roots Strategies partner Deliah Bernard shared her insights with National Post on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s meeting with Inuit leaders. Read the full article on National Post here. 

July 19, 2025

Deliah Bernard of Roots Strategies and Sara Mainville of JFK Law answered callers' questions from across the country on CBC Radio One about what does the duty to consult actually mean? Listen to the full conversation on CBC Radio One.

July 18, 2025

Deliah Bernard of Roots Strategies joined CBC Ottawa's Rebecca Zandbergen to discuss the mood in the room at the First Nations summit with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Listen to the full interview on CBC Ottawa.

July 17, 2025

Roots Strategies Partner Deliah Bernard joined CTV's Scott Hurst to discuss the First Nation leaders' reactions at the First Nations Summit on Bill C-5, and the path forward for Indigenous consultation. Watch the full interview here. 

July 17, 2025

CBC’s Andrew Nichols spoke with Deliah Bernard of Roots Strategies as Prime Minister Mark Carney defended his major projects legislation at a summit attended by several hundred First Nations leaders. Is this a prosperity promise? Watch the full interview on CBC News. 

July 16, 2025

Deliah Bernard joined Shaye Ganam on 880 CHED in Edmonton and QR Calgary 770 AM on the eve of the First Nations summit with Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the path forward on consultation.

Listen to the full interview on Apple Podcast or on Spotify. 

July 15, 2025

Speaking with The Toronto Star ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s summit with First Nations leaders in Ottawa, Roots Strategies partner Deliah Bernard said that real consultation requires more than just showing up to a meeting. Read the full article on The Toronto Star. 

July 14, 2025

In an interview with National Post about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s summit with First Nations leaders in Ottawa, Roots Strategies partner Deliah Bernard emphasized that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to what Indigenous consent should or could look like. Read the full article on National Post.  

July 14, 2025

Visit Deliah Bernard's contributor page on the National Newswatch.

July 14, 2025

Writing in The Globe and Mail, Roots Strategies partner Deliah Bernard argues that strengthening Indigenous consultations — not abandoning them — is key to building Canada’s economy responsibly. Read the full opinion piece on The Globe and Mail. 

July 11, 2025

The Lobby Monitor’s Sergiy Slipchenko interviewed Roots Strategies co-founders Deliah Bernard and Robert Zhu about the agency’s launch and its mission to help businesses nad organizations build meaningful, lasting relationships with Indigenous communities. Read the full article on The Lobby Monitor. 

July 2, 2025

Politco covered the launch of Roots Strategies, co-founded by Deliah Bernard and Robert Zhu. Read the full article on Politico.

June 26, 2025

iPolitics covered the launch of Roots Strategies as a national Indigenous Affairs agency. Read the full article on iPolitics. 

June 26, 2025

Roots Strategies launches to bridge the gap between Indigenous communities and opportunities. Read the full news release.