Dylan Michael Jenkins

(They/He)

Indigenous Advisor

Dylan Michael Jenkins is a Swampy Cree (Ininew/Omushkegowauk) member of York Factory First Nation, a respected Two-Spirit Knowledge Carrier, Storyteller, Traditional Singer, Spiritual Advisor, and Indigenous leader who has spent more than three decades exploring the intersections of healing, spirituality, leadership, and human transformation. Guided by the wisdom of Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Spiritual Teachers from many Nations, he has dedicated his life to fostering deeper understanding, meaningful connection, and personal growth. As Indigenous Advisor to the Mindfulness Council of Canada, Dylan brings a rare and deeply integrative perspective that bridges Indigenous worldviews with mindfulness traditions and spiritual teachings from cultures and faiths around the globe. Grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being, he is recognized for his ability to respectfully connect diverse religious, spiritual, and contemplative traditions, helping individuals and organizations discover shared values of compassion, presence, humility, service, and interconnectedness.

A trusted Spiritual Guide and Mentor, Dylan incorporates mindfulness principles throughout his work, drawing upon ceremony, storytelling, reflection, traditional teachings, and contemporary approaches to well-being. His unique gift lies in translating profound spiritual wisdom into practical insights that empower people to cultivate resilience, purpose,

self-awareness, and authentic leadership. Through his teachings, he creates spaces where individuals can deepen their relationship with themselves, one another, and the world around them.

Throughout a distinguished career spanning public service, executive leadership, education, and community engagement, Dylan has consistently built bridges between peoples, cultures, knowledge systems, and ways of understanding. Known for his warmth, authenticity, and wisdom, he continues to inspire individuals and communities across Canada to embrace mindfulness, reconciliation, and collective well-being through a lens of respect, belonging, and shared humanity.