Who we are

Indigenous-owned. Indigenous-led. The Warshield team is made up of experts who understand the objectives of Indigenous peoples, government, and industry. We are committed to working together to find solutions. We believe in meaningful engagement and consultation, and building partnerships that lead to measurable results for all parties.

Warshield’s team has experience in strategy, policy, negotiation, communications, consultation, and more. Each unique project requires its own unique Warshield team, made up of experts with the skills required to execute successfully.

Max Fineday

Warshield CEO, Partner
max@warshield.com

Max FineDay is a policy, communications, and government relations professional, and a citizen of the Sweetgrass First Nation in Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan. With over a decade of experience working for Indigenous peoples, Max specializes in navigating governments, developing organizational capacity, and working with Indigenous communities to achieve their goals.

As CEO of Warshield, he is dedicated to advancing the rights of Indigenous communities through building partnerships with industry, civil society, and government.

Scott Hitchings

Warshield Vice President, Legal & Negotiations
scott@warshield.com

JD, University of Saskatchewan College of Law
Master of Laws (LLM) Indigenous Commercial Law, University of Saskatchewan

Scott is a lawyer specializing in Indigenous rights and Indigenous business and commercial law, with years of experience working with Trust Agreements, Settlement Agreements, Specific Claims, and financing agreements. His Masters of Laws research and thesis focused on increasing access to capital for First Nations located on reserved lands. Prior to joining Warshield, Scott was the Legal Counsel for First Nations Bank of Canada and FNB Trust. As Warshield’s VP of Legal & Negotiations, Scott is dedicated to advancing the rights of Indigenous peoples with a specialized focus on wealth creation.

Alexandria Shrake

Warshield Vice President, Operations and Strategy
alex.shrake@warshield.com

Alexandria believes that systemic structures can be built, changed, or enhanced to advance community goals and interests. Building on her multidisciplinary experience as a geophysicist, she operates by listening, iterating, and navigating.

She brings over a decade of revenue-driven expertise in building practical, competitive solutions. Alexandria has supported high-growth ($500M+) tech start-ups, contributed to various initiatives supporting equity participation within First Nation communities, and served as an advisor to the Clean Electricity Regulations.

Her skillset operates at the intersection of technology, engagement, and government and is passionate about enabling others to advance their goals. 

Martin Ritchotte

Engagement Coordinator
Martin@warshield.com

Martin Ritchotte is Warshield’s Engagement Coordinator. He comes from a  decade of experience as a service representative and account associate. Motivated by his dedication for people, Martin first pivoted towards a position as Administrative Coordinator with First Nations Power Authority. Finding his passion for helping further First Nation community interests, he has used his expertise to help bring together communities and companies through facilitation, engagement, and organizing & executing large scale events that further promote  Reconciliation and growth.

Through his professional expertise and personal experience as a member of Muskowekwan First Nation, he is driven to help further Indigenous Peoples in any way he can.

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