For the past 27 years, Darren has developed a well-rounded knowledge and experience with all level of Governments, Industry and First Nations. Starting with working with the Alberta Government from 1998 to 2010, Darren had focused his career in land management, wildfire management, Consultation and Indigenous Litigation. Darren then worked for Cenovus Energy in Stakeholder Relations in 2010, developing an understanding of the oil and gas industry until he was seconded and then hired by his First Nation, Cold Lake First Nations, in 2014. Darren worked in multiple roles at his First Nation, including Executive Advisor to the Chief and Council, Chief Administrative Officer, Consultation Director, and the Lands and Resources Director. In October 2022, Darren started managing both his First Nation’s 100% owned environmental businesses, Nu Nenne Environmental LP and co-managing a newly developed partnership company, Nu Nenne Advisian Environmental LP with Worley Consulting.
