Brian St. Germain was born and raised in Red Deer and recently retired from Red Deer Public Schools after 42 years of teaching. The last 12 years as a lead teacher with FNMI Learning Services. He also serves as an Indigenous  Education PD Facilitator with the ATA.

Brian is Cree First Nations and Cree Metis. He is a descendant of the Alberta Papaschase First Nation Band.

Brian was a finalist in the Alberta Excellence in Teaching Award, recipient of the ATA 2016 Outstanding Aboriginal Educator of the Year and 2014 Turtle Award. 
Brian has presented throughout the province on a variety of Indigenous topics with many school districts and organizations to increase the foundational knowledge, understanding, awareness and appreciation of First Nations and Metis history, culture and perspectives.