Holly Courchene

Holly Courchene

CEO

Tasked with leading the growth and development of the Indigenous tourism industry in Manitoba and in collaboration with Travel Manitoba and Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, Holly will lead efforts for implementation of the Manitoba Indigenous Tourism Strategy, which focuses on the development of sustainable market-ready and export-ready Indigenous tourism products, as well as increasing…

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Dave Daley

Dave Daley

President

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…

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Sky Bridges

Sky Bridges

Vice President

In 2021, Sky Bridges became The Winnipeg Foundation’s sixth Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining The Foundation, Sky held the position of Chief Operating Officer at the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). He was the creator of Indigenous Day Live, APTN’s premier celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Sky has held diverse positions in the…

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Melanie Ferris

Melanie Ferris

Director At Large

Melanie Ferris is a writer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a proud member of the Long Plain First Nation in Treaty One Territory.As intergenerational Survivor of the residential schools, Sixties Scoop, and foster care systems, Melanie has been working with First Nations across Manitoba for more than five years. She has travelled to more…

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Edna Nabess

Edna Nabess

Director At Large

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…

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Lee Sinclair

Lee Sinclair

Secretary/Treasurer

Lee Sinclair is the Director of Operations for PBDC and oversees its portfolio of current businesses including Otineka Mall, OCN Shell Gas Station, Kikiwak Inn and Conference Centre and PBDC Gravel & Sand. Her leadership and operational strengths come from significant management and senior finance roles with Swampy Cree Management Services, Opaskwayak Health Services, and…

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Darcie Guarderas

Darcie Guarderas

Director & Client Strategist

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…

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Doreen Booth

Doreen Booth

ITM Project Manager

Doreen Booth joined ITM as a Project Manager. Having worked in the tourism industry for the past 16 years, she brings extensive experience to the team. For many of those years, she helped international clients fulfill bucket list dreams such as polar bear viewing, beluga whale watching, and chasing the elusive northern lights.Doreen is always…

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