Shane Fugere is originally a member of Pic Mobert First Nation but is now a member of Pays Plat First Nation and lives in Marathon, Ontario. He grew up in Pic Mobert in the 80's and 90's during his adolescent years but has since lived and worked in many areas of Canada, Northwestern Ontario, including Pic Mobert, Longlac, Pays Plat and Thunder Bay. 

Shane has faced many barriers trying to get into the trades from a young age due to lack of direction, role models, funding, and experience. He began to self-teach welding in 1999 and eventually decided to take a welding course with Confederation College in 2001. In 2012 Shane became a professional welder while working at Bombardier Transportation in Thunder Bay and then Lead welder for the LRV line. Since then he worked across Canada as a tradesperson, and LiUNA Indigenous Relations Representative. Further, he has done many community engagements, economic development and strategic planning sessions to promote generational change.

In March 2020 Shane joined White Lake Limited Partnership as their Operations & Project Manager in his home community of Pic Mobert First Nation. Shane uses his perspective gained over 20 years in various roles to assist the company in its operations business development and strategic planning.

Shane Fugere regularly speaks with communities and organizations across Ontario to share his story and promote generational change.