Aiden Cyr collaborates with Indigenous Philanthropy Advisors on research, strategy, and landscape analysis that helps clients navigate complex questions in Indigenous philanthropy, governance, public policy, and systems change.

His work includes environmental scans, philanthropic landscape analysis, relationship mapping, and the development of reports and resources that support thoughtful decision-making. He brings a strong analytical approach, helping ensure our work is grounded in evidence while remaining responsive to Indigenous priorities and community context.

Aiden is Red River Métis from Manitoba and holds degrees in political science and public policy from Concordia University and a Master of Global Affairs from Tsinghua University, where he studied as a Schwarzman Scholar with a focus on Arctic sustainable development.

His writing has appeared in The Philanthropist, and he has contributed to conversations on Indigenous rights, climate governance, and Arctic stewardship in Canada and internationally.