01/14/2026
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"I’m excited to finally share something we’ve been working toward for some time. In close collaboration with the team at Castellan Information Security, we’re bringing together a national, Indigenous-led group with the depth and capability to deliver exceptional solutions and services across Canada.
The full announcement is below, and I invite you to share it with your network.
January 14, 2026
Winnipeg, MB and Halifax, N.S.
Castellan Information Security Services Joins Turtle Island Family, Creating Indigenous-Led National Security and Technology Group
Castellan Information Security Services Inc. today announced an agreement to join the Turtle Island family of companies, forming a fully Indigenous led, integrated professional services group delivering cybersecurity, technology, and physical security services across Canada.
Michael Hebert will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of Castellan and help lead the company’s operations alongside Turtle Island Technology Solutions and Carapace Security Consulting. The enables the ability to expand national reach, increase delivery capacity, and strengthen executive depth.
The agreement also represents a growth milestone for Turtle Island, adding proven cybersecurity capability and scale, while accelerating Castellan’s capacity, market access, and Indigenous leadership within the sector.
“This is about building something bigger than either organization on its own,” said Michael Hebert. “Turtle Island gains scale and specialized capability. Castellan gains expanded reach and Indigenous-led growth. Clients gain deeper expertise and a stronger delivery model. One plus one truly equals three.”
Castellan will continue delivering its established enterprise Cybersecurity services focussing on Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Preparedness with no disruption to clients. The company will remain proudly headquartered in Manitoba, maintaining its commitment to the region while expanding nationally.
Castellan’s executive and technical leadership team will also remain in place, ensuring continuity and stability:
Azhar Laldin – CRISC®, CISM®, PMP®, MBA-ITM Chief Services Officer
Jason Winter, Chief Revenue Officer
Brent Patten, Chief Operations Officer
Daniel Chung, Senior Security Analyst
Together, Castellan and the Turtle Island family of companies form a national, Indigenous-led technology and security group focused on scale, resilience, and long-term impact.
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Check us out at www.turtleislandfamily.com "
Turtle Island Family of Companies is an Indigenous-led group delivering technology, cybersecurity, and consulting services across Canada.
