Earl Commanda is an Anishinaabek Nation member from Serpent River First Nation, within the Robinson Huron Treaty territory. He is currently serving his sixth year (since 2019) as Executive Director of the Robinson Huron Waawindamaagewin (RHW) Secretariat. Previously, he spent ten years with the First Nations Market Housing Fund (AFN Housing Trust Fund) as Program Manager for Credit Enhancement and Capacity Building. Prior to that, Earl served as Director of Housing and Infrastructure at the Assembly of First Nations from 2004 to 2009. Earl has a deep passion for improving the lives of our people, which he has pursued through roles in health, community development, economic development, and now through his work with the RHW Treaty organization.