David Daley is a Métis man, and long-time resident of Churchill, Manitoba. David and his wife Valerie have worked hard to become a part of Churchill’s tourism industry including owning and operating the Wapusk General Store (hand-built by Dave) and Wapusk Adventures, an award winning Indigenous Tourism experience.

Dave served his community as the Chairman of the Churchill Métis Local, a previous President of the Churchill Chamber of Commerce, and Founder of the Hudson Bay Quest dog sled race. Dave also chaired the Manitoba Indigenous Tourism Advisory Committee and is now the Chair of Indigenous Tourism Manitoba and is a board member for the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada as the Manitoba representative.

Stephanie Scott is the Executive Director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. She has thirteen years of experience as an administrator and was the Director of Operations with the NCTR where she oversaw all budgeting, operations, special projects, and human resources activities. Prior to joining the NCTR, Stephanie worked with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) as the Manager of Statement Gathering: she was responsible for the gathering and documenting of ‘Residential School Survivors’ audio and video recorded statements across the country. In addition to this role while at the TRC, Stephanie served as Executive Assistant to the Chair of the TRC where she learned invaluable leadership skills. Prior to her work with the TRC, Stephanie enjoyed a long and successful career as a journalist and film producer. Through her past and current work with Indian Residential School Survivors, Stephanie experiences first hand their strength, courage, and power as they overcome challenges, thrive, and pass these teachings onto the next generation.

Stephanie is a grandmother to five grandsons, mother to twins. As an intergenerational Survivor and sixties scoop Survivor, her passion is to continue to reveal the truth about residential schools. She is married and was born and raised in Winnipeg. Her maternal family is from Roseau River Anishinaabe First Nation, Treaty 1 Territory

Edna Nabess was born and raised in Cormorant, Manitoba and is a proud member of the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. Edna was taught the traditions of her Cree culture by her mother and is the founder and principal designer of Cree-Ations. Edna is a well-known artisan creating one-of-a-kind designs and is a founding member of the Manitoba Artist Showcase.

Edna received the Aboriginal Business Service Network Award in 2009, the BMO Expansion and Growth in Small Business Award in 2017 and was a Recipient of a Canada 150 Medal that same year. In addition to the Winnipeg Police Board, Edna serves on the boards of Efficiency Manitoba, Manitoba Public Insurance, Manitoba Social Services Appeal, Manitoba 150 Celebration Committee and the Advanced Education Training and Literacy Aboriginal Advisory Council (AETLAAC). Edna was a candidate in the 2016 Provincial Election in the riding of Kewantinook.

A Manitoban at heart, Darcie graduated with honours in tourism and then travelled the world for 25 years as an award-winning travel consultant and as Director of Business Development. Darcie’s expertise is in Product Development and Mentorship. With an open heart and an open mind, she works closely with our Indigenous Operator's to elevate them to the next level.

Darcie's passion for supporting Indigenous tourism is unwavering and she looks forward to connecting with each and every Indigenous operator in Manitoba.