Lawrence (Logan) Jeffries
Diplomas in Business & Social Services

Logan Jeffries is a Moose Cree Community leader with over 40 years of experience advancing community-driven initiatives in governance, environmental protection, health and justice. As a fluent Cree speaker and cultural knowledge holder, he brings a deep commitment to promoting Moose Cree identity, and land-based values in all aspects of his work.

He currently serves as lead for the residential school initiatives with Moose Cree First Nation, where he supports survivors, families, and elders through the Kakesaposkenanaw Circle, facilitating truth-telling and healing in culturally grounded ways. His lifelong dedication to promoting his community has also included serving as Acting Chief of Moose Cree First Nation and representing his nation at regional and national tables.

Logan is a seasoned professional in environmental impact assessment, having coordinated major environmental and community engagement resources across the region. As former Director of Environment & Climate Change at Nishnawbe Aski Nation, he helped build indigenous capacity to respond to development proposals and ensure First Nations’s Values were reflected in decision-making. He also played a key role in the implementation of the Detour Gold/Moose Cree Impact and Benefit Agreement.

Earlier in his career, Logan served as Executive Director of the Sagashtawao Healing Lodge and as Health Services Director at Weeneebayko General Hospital, where he led the development of culturally grounded programming. He has served on multiple boards including the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission and the Thunderbird Foundation.

He holds diplomas in social service work and business administration. Throughout his career, he has mentored emerging leaders and supported long-term planning grounded in Indigenous governance and cultural knowledge. His work reflects a consistent commitment to protecting the land, empowering communities, and advancing justice for Moose Cree and other First Nations.