Meet our Board of Directors
VANESSA EVERETT
Chair
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MICHELLE CAMERON
Vice Chair
Michelle started Dreamcatcher Promotions (previously known as Dreamcatcher Embroidery) in 2011. Dreamcatcher Promotions is now the largest Indigenous-owned promotional company in Canada and is one of the largest promotional companies in Winnipeg. |
JAMIE DUMONT
Director
Jamie Dumont is Métis from St. Laurent, Manitoba. Jamie currently lives in Winnipeg and is a private consultant working with Indigenous and Northern communities and organizations, as well as conducting workshop design and facilitation. |
BRIAN KELLY
Brian has over 35 years of experience from the Winnipeg, Manitoba (Board Chair, Policy Comm. Chair, other committees), and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (Board Director). Most recently he has been the Corporate Secretary and a member of Executive, Governance, Policy, and Strategic Planning committees with ICC.
DANIEL FRIESEN
Daniel is the owner and principal of DLF Consulting, Daniel works with clients to create sustainable development solutions in the areas of renewable energy, business planning, and community development.
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DAN RICHARD
Dan is now Co-Founder and CEO with IND-Genuity Chartered Professional Accountants, assisting Indigenous individuals and businesses with bookkeeping, accounting, tax and other financial projects. He has been a Board member (Treasurer) of the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce since 2018, is a current Board member of BUILD and Chair of the Indigenous Learning Centre, and past board member of AFOA Canada and AFOA Manitoba.
GERMAN LEAL
German Leal is the AECOM Geotechnical Manager and Discipline Lead with 14 years of experience. He has a PEO license and
has worked with First Nations in Manitoba and Ontario. He is experienced in the field of geotechnical engineering including analysis, supervision and coordination of subsurface investigations, and construction field reviews for commercial and industrial developments. |
ERNIE GILROY
Ernie Gilroy has senior management experience in the private sector as well as in municipal, provincial, and federal governments. Most recently he was CEO of the Manitoba Floodway and East Side Road Authority. He has served on several boards and has experience developing partnerships between governments and Indigenous businesses and employees. He is retired.
RAENA BAKER
Raena Baker has passionately championed Indigenous Peoples initiatives and stands as a community leader in advocacy, empowerment, and promoting continued success for generations to come. She has worked with three levels of government, and grassroots organizations, and is currently the Project Coordinator of the Indigenous Business Development Services (IBDS) with Community Futures Manitoba (CFM).
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ADAM NEPON
With 15 years of experience in human resources, Adam most recently worked as an Indigenous HR advisor in the financial sector bringing Indigenous perspectives and knowledge to the conversation on talent acquisition and retention. He is a passionate advocate for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action and how this applies to Indigenous economic development.
DYLAN SPENCE
Dylan is a Certified Financial Planner Professional® and Registered Retirement Consultant®, with over 15 years of personal investment experience. He holds the Responsible Investment Professional Certification and also is a Certified Executor Advisor. He also holds the Real Wealth Manager Designation.
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NICOLE MONTMINY
Nicole works to support businesses with financial wellness programs for their employees and has seen various employer/employee scenarios. Her goal is to support Indigenous economic development and culture across Manitoba.
GANGA ATMURI
Ganga Atmuri is an Environmental Engineer with over 18 years of experience in the Engineering Consulting Sector. She joined Stantec Consulting Ltd. in Winnipeg in the fall of 2022 as a Senior Project Manager within the Transportation group and works collaboratively with other departments and offices.
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ILONA NIEMCYZK
Education: Master of Arts, International Relations, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Political Studies, Graduated 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Honours, International Relations, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Political Studies, Graduated 1997 CHRISTOPHER HENRY
With over 25 years in the construction industry, Christopher has been involved in many of the major projects across the Manitoba & Winnipeg skylines. Heavily involved in the health of the construction industry, Christopher has held many past board positions including the Winnipeg Construction Association, Electrical Association of Manitoba, and Construction Labor Relations Association of Manitoba.
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