Dr. Matthew Pike is a Nunatsiavut Inuk originally from Happy Valley–Goose Bay, whose career has been dedicated to advancing Indigenous economic self-determination across Canada and internationally. He brings a wealth of experience in Indigenous relations, public policy, and resource development, grounded in both academic excellence and lived experience.

Matthew holds a PhD in Population Medicine from the University of Guelph, where his research explored the relationship between mining and Inuit well-being, with a focus on Inuit mining employees and their families. He also earned a Master of Jurisprudence in Energy Law from the University of Tulsa and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Aboriginal Studies from Memorial University. His academic work has consistently focused on Indigenous social and economic issues.

Professionally, Matthew serves as Senior Manager of Indigenous Relations (North America) at Rio Tinto, where he leads the development of Indigenous leadership programs, Reconciliation initiatives, and economic development initiatives. Prior to this role at Rio Tinto, he served as their global Principal Advisor for Agreements with Indigenous communities.

His previous roles include leadership positions with Vale, Astaldi Canada, and Nalcor Energy, where he was instrumental in building partnerships, negotiating and implementing Impact and Benefit Agreements, and enhancing Indigenous workforce participation. Matthew is also the owner/Principal Consultant for Norlogics, a consulting company he founded in 2010.

He previously served on the National Indigenous Economic Development Board’s (NIEDB) Expert Advisory Panel from 2020 to 2024. In August 2025, he was appointed to their Board of Directors.