Dr. Scott Harrison specializes in Canada–Asia relations, Indigenous internationalism, and strategic advisory work aimed at advancing Indigenous political, economic, and diplomatic priorities in Canada and internationally. His focus is on Asia-Pacific engagement, economic development, paradiplomacy, and cross-cultural strategy, helping clients navigate complex cultural and institutional landscapes.

Scott brings over twenty years of experience in connecting Indigenous governance with international partnerships. He spent ten years as a senior manager at a leading Canadian think tank, working at the intersection of various levels of government, business, academia, and civil society. Scott led and managed programming and projects focused on non-central government relations and diplomacy, business best practices, sustainability, risk assessment, and Indigenous engagement, internationalism, and reconciliation.

His expertise spans Indigenous economic development and feasibility assessments, non-central government diplomacy, cross-cultural strategy, and the energy transition. With professional fluency in Japanese and extensive networks across Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific, Scott supports the development of partnerships that respect Indigenous sovereignty while generating meaningful economic, cultural, and environmental benefits.

Scott holds a PhD in History (global Indigenous studies) from the University of Waterloo and is completing an Executive MBA at Quantic School of Business and Technology. His published research and advisory work inform governments, Indigenous Nations, and industry seeking to develop domestic and international engagement strategies rooted in Indigenous leadership, self-determination, and long-term nation-building.