Meet Naomi Racette, Top 25 Women of Influence+ Award Recipient

Naomi Racette is an accomplished executive with over seven years of experience in finance, operations, and governance across both the for-profit and charitable sectors. A proud Cree Métis from the Qu’Appelle Valley in Saskatchewan, Naomi holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Regina and has dedicated her career to strengthening First Nations communities through strategic leadership and philanthropy. 

As the Executive Director of the Future Generations Foundation (FG Foundation), Naomi developed extensive expertise in non-profit governance, strategic development, grant-making, fundraising, and business growth – skills that continue to shape her transformative leadership in Indigenous philanthropy. 

Naomi leads with vision and innovation, ensuring First Nations-led initiatives receive the necessary funding and support for cultural revitalization, healing, and community development. She oversees large-scale program development, capital asset investment, financial management, and corporate partnerships focused on reconciliation. Under her leadership, FG Foundation has awarded $36.1 million to 8,440 First Nations and Métis individuals, fostering success through self-determined initiatives. Additionally, she has overseen the distribution of $59.7 million to First Nations organizations across Turtle Island, driving sustainable, community-led change. 

Beyond her role at FG Foundation, Naomi serves as Chair of the Youth in Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), an organization dedicated to engaging youth in philanthropic giving through experiential learning in high schools across Canada. YPI empowers young people to understand philanthropy’s impact, fostering a culture of generosity and equipping future leaders with the tools to drive change. 

Rooted deeply in her connection to her ancestors and her unwavering commitment to Indigenous communities, Naomi continues to champion initiatives that uplift First Nations peoples, strengthen self-determination, and create lasting opportunities for future generations.