Jeff Rosnawski

Jeff Rosnawski, a proud member and elected councillor of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN), was born and raised in Yellowknife and Ndilǫ, Northwest Territories. He is the son of Christine Goulet and the late Ron Rosnawski and has two siblings: his sister Jennifer Drygeese and his brother Corey Rosnawski. Together, Jeff and his partner Bianca, are the proud parents of two incredible boys: Devin (12 years old) and Ronnie Reign (2 years old). Growing up in Chief Drygeese Territory, Jeff developed a strong appreciation for traditions, family bonds, and community involvement -principles that continue to drive his active participation in YKDFN events and celebrations. Jeff's upbringing also instilled in him a strong respect for the land, the water, and Dene law - values that significantly shape his character and leadership approach. Jeff’s professional journey began in the mining industry, where he accumulated over a decade of experience working at remote diamond mines in the Northwest Territories. He eventually advanced to lead mine dewatering and ice road construction crews. Motivated by a desire to serve his community and further his education, Jeff pursued post-secondary studies as a mature student, earning diplomas in Mining Engineering Technician and Advanced Mining Engineering Technology. During his academic career, Jeff was honored by being placed on both the Dean's List and President's List. Following the completion of his studies, Jeff gained valuable experience on major northern mine remediation projects, including the Bullmoose-Ruth, Great Slave Lake, and Giant Mine Remediation Projects. These projects allowed Jeff to refine his technical expertise in managing contaminated sites and mine remediation efforts, while also enhancing his knowledge of relevant NWT mining and environmental legislation. He currently holds a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) accreditation.