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Board of Directors

President

VP of North Slave

VP of Dehcho

 Erin Porter is the Community Wellness and Recreation Program Leader in Enterprise and is continuously improving her skills and knowledge. She is enrolled in both the Recreation North and MACA: School of Community Government training program working towards her occupational certification in recreation.


Erin was a hairstylist by trade and h

 Erin Porter is the Community Wellness and Recreation Program Leader in Enterprise and is continuously improving her skills and knowledge. She is enrolled in both the Recreation North and MACA: School of Community Government training program working towards her occupational certification in recreation.


Erin was a hairstylist by trade and has grown to love the position and the joy of seeing others having fun, getting out, socializing, and living a good life. Erin is a proud momma of 4 beautiful and kind kids that she also home-schools! What free time she does have, she enjoys spending it with family camping, traveling, and having fun with friends. 


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VP of Dehcho

VP of North Slave

VP of Dehcho

Loyal Moses is from Pehdzeh Ki First Nation in the DehCho where Treaty 11 was signed on July 15, 1921 also known as Wrigley.


Loyal is grateful to be a part of the MRA team as a board member because he gets to learn so much & finds it empowering to see his skill set improve and benefit the community he serves and others around him.


 Loyal ha

Loyal Moses is from Pehdzeh Ki First Nation in the DehCho where Treaty 11 was signed on July 15, 1921 also known as Wrigley.


Loyal is grateful to be a part of the MRA team as a board member because he gets to learn so much & finds it empowering to see his skill set improve and benefit the community he serves and others around him.


 Loyal has worked as a Recreation coordinator since early 2017 in his hometown. In his free time, Loyal enjoys participating in handgames, fishing, boating, hunting, riding his skidoo in the winter and dirt bike during the summer! 


vpdehcho.mranwt@gmail.com

VP of North Slave

VP of North Slave

VP of North Slave

Theresa Lynn is the recreation coordinator for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation for the communities of Dettah and Ndilo. She is a Yellowknives Dene member and grew up in Dettah her whole life. The previous recreation coordinator introduced Theresa to MRA and she is excited to be a part of the board to make new connections with the other

Theresa Lynn is the recreation coordinator for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation for the communities of Dettah and Ndilo. She is a Yellowknives Dene member and grew up in Dettah her whole life. The previous recreation coordinator introduced Theresa to MRA and she is excited to be a part of the board to make new connections with the other surrounding communities. Theresa loves the support and opportunities that MRA provides for small communities to be able to travel for sports events; it really makes a difference for the youth and it keeps them active. 


vpnorthslave.mranwt@gmail.com

VP of South Slave

VP of North Slave

VP of North Slave

Janie Hobart was one of the founding members of the Mackenzie Recreation Association. She continues to be a part of the MRA and serves on the board because she feels it is important for all community members to have more opportunities to be healthy and active. Also, Janie believes in the benefits to meet and work together regionally and e

Janie Hobart was one of the founding members of the Mackenzie Recreation Association. She continues to be a part of the MRA and serves on the board because she feels it is important for all community members to have more opportunities to be healthy and active. Also, Janie believes in the benefits to meet and work together regionally and exchange ideas and provide regional sport and recreation opportunities. 


While being on the executive board for MRA, Janie enjoys meeting new people, sharing ideas, providing opportunities for community members. As an avid volunteer, she also loves seeing all the happy and smiling faces. 


vpsouthslave.mranwt@gmail.com

Director at Large

Director at Large

Director at Large

Alana Lamalice is of Dene Zhatıé, Gwich’in, Nēhiyaw, Dëne Sųłıné Yatıé descent from K’atl’odeeche First Nation, NT. She is a Bachelor of Social Work graduate who has worked in the Addictions & Mental Health Field for 4+ years. Alana is currently working for AHS-Health Link in Calgary as a Mental Health Therapist/ Indigenous Listener for t

Alana Lamalice is of Dene Zhatıé, Gwich’in, Nēhiyaw, Dëne Sųłıné Yatıé descent from K’atl’odeeche First Nation, NT. She is a Bachelor of Social Work graduate who has worked in the Addictions & Mental Health Field for 4+ years. Alana is currently working for AHS-Health Link in Calgary as a Mental Health Therapist/ Indigenous Listener for the Indigenous Support Line. She plans on completing her MSW in the near future.


Alana is a mom of 1 daughter 💖 who is working towards completing her Undergraduate Degree at the U of C towards entering the Indigenous Law Program. 


Alana has a passion for recreation as it has played an integral role in her personal life. Her commitment to recreation is interconnected to cardiovascular and weight training, with ceremonies to maintain a healthier lifestyle.   


director3.mranwt@gmail.com

Director

Director at Large

Director at Large

Alexa Mandeville-Pasowisty


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Director at Large

Director at Large

Director at Large

Beth Hudson

  

Beth Hudson is of Cree descent from Sucker Creek First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory. Born and raised in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta), Beth was adopted out of her community as an infant and spent much of her life seeking reconnection and belonging. Through her journey with sport, recreation, university studies, and 

Beth Hudson

  

Beth Hudson is of Cree descent from Sucker Creek First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory. Born and raised in Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta), Beth was adopted out of her community as an infant and spent much of her life seeking reconnection and belonging. Through her journey with sport, recreation, university studies, and the opportunity to collaborate with Northern communities, Beth found her first “home” in Fort Providence in 2013. Since then, she has spent time working as a Physical Literacy Coordinator, Leadership Development Coordinator with the Aboriginal Sports Circle of the NWT, and is currently working as the Regional On the Land Coordinator for Dehcho First Nations.


Beth loves building relationships with community members, thinking outside of the box, and finding innovative ways to have FUN while also building confidence and competence in all areas of life;


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Director at Large

Director at Large

Check out our Governance Policies to find out more about being on the MRA board.

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Staff

Executive Director

Executive Director

Executive Director

 Jessica VanOverbeek started with the MRA in September of 2015 after spending five years working as the recreation and program coordinator in Kugluktuk, NU.  Jessica has a bachelor's degree in Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism from Lakehead University but strongly believes in lifelong learning. In 2019, she completed the Non-Profit M

 Jessica VanOverbeek started with the MRA in September of 2015 after spending five years working as the recreation and program coordinator in Kugluktuk, NU.  Jessica has a bachelor's degree in Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism from Lakehead University but strongly believes in lifelong learning. In 2019, she completed the Non-Profit Management Certificate program at Simon Fraser University and is currently actively learning more about leadership and financial management. 


Jessica loves to travel and experience new things. When she is not working, Jessica likes to be active and go on adventures (both big and small) with her daughter.  


jessica@mranwt.ca

Program Director

Executive Director

Executive Director

Delanie Vail was born in the North and raised in Tthebacha /Fort Smith, and now resides in Somba K’e/Yellowknife. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism from the University of Alberta. Delanie has had the pleasure of working for NWTRPA and helping to provide recreational funding to the NWT communities and look

Delanie Vail was born in the North and raised in Tthebacha /Fort Smith, and now resides in Somba K’e/Yellowknife. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism from the University of Alberta. Delanie has had the pleasure of working for NWTRPA and helping to provide recreational funding to the NWT communities and looks forward to continuing to help support our communities to stay healthy and active through sport, physical activity, and recreation with the MRA.


When she's not working you can find Delanie playing hockey, soccer, softball, or finding other ways to be active. Delanie grew up in an active home with parents who were leaders and volunteered as coaches, to help run events, chaperone athletes on sports trips, and supported youth to achieve their sports and recreation goals. With her upbringing, Delanie became passionate about the sport and recreation sector and committed to continuously learning and growing as a recreation professional and a well-rounded individual.


programs@mranwt.ca

Thank you!

Thank you to our funders who helped increase our ability to provide support at a community level this summer while offering three different mentorship positions within our organization.

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