Cam Stewart, Mikostahpinukum (Red Morning) is the Executive Director of the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre, bringing a deep passion and proven expertise in strategic planning, organizational change, and human rights. His leadership is grounded in inclusive action and a steadfast commitment to community, shaped by his work with institutions across Alberta, including the Calgary Police Service, Alberta Human Rights Commission, Rotary, StopHateAB, Calgary Learns, University of Calgary, and 12 CSI.

His contributions to advancing equity and inclusion have been recognized with numerous honours, including Rotary International’s Person of Action – Champion of Inclusion, the Jewish Repairing the World Award, the YMCA Peace Medal, the Baha’i Community Racial Harmony Award, Muslim Community of Calgary Award, Alberta’s Outstanding Contribution to Community Adult Learning Award, and the Calgary Police Service Chief’s Award for Community Service. He has also been gifted an eagle feather, pipe, and the Blackfoot name Mikostahpinukum  “Red Morning.”

Cam holds a Master’s degree in Intercultural Communication from Royal Roads University and has delivered keynote speeches, workshops, and strategic guidance to hundreds of organizations. An international best-selling author and published researcher, he continues to inspire change through both his leadership and his voice.

Myrna is the Lead Researcher at the Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre. She has a law degree from Saint Joseph University in Beirut. She earned an M.A. in Human Rights and Democratization from the University of Malta, and an LL.M. in International Legal Studies from American University Washington College of Law. She practiced law in Lebanon and worked as a consultant in Washington D.C and New York. She was assistant dean for student affairs and a lecturer at Qatar University, where she taught international human rights and international humanitarian law. She also worked as a paralegal instructor at CDI College in Calgary. She is passionate about human rights and civil liberties and has been involved with many organizations that deal with immigrants, refugees and human rights issues.

Sharnjeet Kaur is the Administrator, Volunteer Coordinator and resident horticultural expert at our centre. Sharnjeet is in charge of management, bookkeeping and keeping our office running smoothly.