Shawn Batise

Shawn Batise is the Deputy Minister at Ontario Ministry of Mines.  He was formerly the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs.

He is a proud member of Matachewan First Nation and began his career in policy and negotiations as the Executive Director of the Wabun Tribal Council, which represents six First Nation communities in northeastern Ontario. As Executive Director, Shawn was responsible for overseeing the Council’s day-to-day operations. He served in this position for over 20 years, representing Wabun’s member communities in negotiations.

In 2016, Shawn joined the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs as Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) to the Negotiations and Reconciliation Division, before moving into the ADM role in the Indigenous Relations and Programs Division.

Over the years his dedication, commitment and advocacy of First Nations issues at local, regional and national levels in policy and political forums have earned Shawn the respect of Indigenous, government and industry leaders.

Shawn makes his home in Toronto with his partner, Irma and son, Quinton. His daughter, Samyra, lives in Timmins.