Dan Pujdak

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About Dan Pujdak

Dan Pujdak is a Canadian public policy expert, strategist, and commentator known for his work on Indigenous affairs, reconciliation, and social policy. He currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Blackbird Strategies, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a fellow at the Public Policy Forum.Pujdak has spent over a decade in public service and policy development, including roles as director of policy to Canada’s minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, as well as advisory positions with First Nations organizations. His work has focused on issues including Indigenous governance, natural resources, and reconciliation, and Arctic development.In addition to his government experience, Pujdak has been active in policy research and public commentary, contributing to national discussions on topics such as antisemitism, multiculturalism, and Canadian identity. He has also been involved in community and organizational leadership, reflecting his personal and professional interest in cross-cultural dialogue and social cohesion.Pujdak is recognized as a policy thinker and strategist whose work bridges policy, advocacy, and public discourse in Canada.