Laura Mayer is a dedicated leader and proud Anishinaabekwe from Mississauga First Nation, committed to strengthening Indigenous governance, advancing community-led solutions, and fighting for policies that uplift working people.

She currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Council of Indigenous Midwives, where she advocates for culturally safe, community-driven health care and stronger reproductive rights for Indigenous families across Canada. She is also serving her second term as a Councillor for Mississauga First Nation, where she plays a key role in governance, policy development, and community advocacy.

Since graduating from Osgoode Hall Law School, Laura has held advisory and management roles with First Nations, working to advance Anishinaabe sovereignty, justice initiatives, environmental protections, infrastructure projects, child welfare reform, and broader community development. She has not only written and championed First Nations laws that are now national models for enforcement and prosecution but has also been on the ground, re-starting a community garden, organizing Pow-Wows, and assisting with art and theatre outreach.

Laura was born and raised in Blind River and Mississauga First Nation and chose to move home with her family to serve her community. She and her partner, Bryan, an Anishinaabemowin teacher, are raising their three children in the place she loves most. She understands firsthand the challenges families face, from the rising cost of living to the need for stronger public services.