About Me

Who I am

My name is Leroy Fontaine and I am part of the Denesuline Tribe and a proud member of Chipewyan Prairie First Nation. Growing up in the Treaty 8 Territory Of Northern Alberta, I spent the earlier part of my childhood on the reservation with my family before moving to Fort McMurray to pursue sports and education.

My Journey

As a young man growing up in an environment filled with countless reasons to quit before I even started, I somehow found the courage to dream big no matter the adversity. I chose to move to Fort McMurray to go to school and chase the dream of becoming a professional athlete. While my path had begun on this journey, I faced countless barriers every step of the way that I was forced to navigate. Regardless of these constant hurdles, flash forward years later to entering the 2010 CFL draft, attaining two college diploma’s and a bachelors degree, I proved to myself that anything is possible. I am now a proud career firefighter of 10 years and an active advocate of Indigenous culture in the workplace.

My Inspiration

Over the course of my adult life as I entered into new milestones, my work in the community on a local and national level has always been my driving inspiration. Being that positive role model in everything I do and leading by example was, and always will be my ongoing mission. A signal of hope for Indigenous people to chase their dreams in the face of adversity.

The Work I’ve Done

Venue Lead

North American Indigenous Games 2023
Keynote Speaker

Athabasca Tribal Council: Speaker Series 2021
Guest Speaker

Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Assoc. (NAABA) Showcase 2020

Halifax Fire Committee Member

As part of the Outreach, Human Relations & Cultural Committees

*Championed department wide initiatives including;

Annual Truth & Reconciliation Day Event

Created Indigenous Orange Firefighter Duty Shirts

Implemented Moose Hide Campaign

2018-Present

Co-Founder

The Ginch: Operation Fill-A-Wagon est. 2016

Annual help the homeless event gifting X-Mas survival kits

Co-Founder

Tribal Dreams Non-Profit est. 2010

Football camps for indigenous youth

Reality TV Features

The Traitors: Canada

Season 1

Broadcast Date: 2023

Network: CTV

Finalist

The Brigade: Race to the Hudson

Broadcast Date: 2019

Network: Outdoor Channel

Winner

Where To I do?