Winner of Amazing Race Canada. Dr. James Makoksis is an active volunteer, activist and consultant. He currently serves on several boards including the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health at the University's Indigenous Advisory Council. He was formerly the co-chair of the inaugural Indigenous Wisdom Council of Alberta Health Services, Director of the Board of Indspire (formerly the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation). He revived and led the Two-Spirit Circle of Edmonton Society, and served in the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada.