Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse is an Ojibway leader from Aroland First Nation in Treaty 9 territory, widely recognized for his long-standing dedication to improving outcomes for First Nations youth, families, and communities. With academic training in political studies and law at Lakehead University and early experience at the Native Law Centre in Saskatchewan, Bobby has spent more than two decades advancing community development across Nishnawbe Aski Nation.

His nine years as Director of Social Services at NAN were marked by major reforms in child and family services, family well-being, and youth supports. Bobby played a pivotal role as NAN’s lead in the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal case that found the federal government guilty of racially discriminating against First Nations children, advancing one of the most significant victories for Indigenous youth equity in Canada.

Bobby has worked directly with young people as an Education Counsellor, athletics lead, and land-based learning coordinator at Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School. He has led youth leadership teams to First Nation communities, supported international development initiatives, and continues to mentor young leaders through the Regional Multicultural Youth Council.

A strong advocate for empowerment through culture, confidence, and opportunity, Bobby brings a lifelong commitment to helping the next generation build strong futures—guided by his belief that “the best way to predict the future is to create it yourself.”