Board of Directors
President
Akaitcho Director
Akaitcho Director
Erin Porter
Erin 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
Erin Porter
Erin 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.
Akaitcho Director
Akaitcho Director
Akaitcho Director
Emily Prescott
Emily was born and raised in Yellowknife. After leaving for 15 years, she returned four years ago because she missed the North, its landscape, and its culture. Emily joined the MRA board to have an influence on today’s youth and future generations. Her goal in this role is to contribute to positive change and encourage growth.
Dehcho Director
Akaitcho Director
Dehcho Director
Ivan Landry
Ivan joined the MRA because he is interested in recreation and traditional activities and keen to help bring more opportunities to the Dehcho region. He brings to the board his past experiences of being on boards and being committee chair.
Ivan loves being active in all four seasons and is regularly involved in hockey, volleybal
Ivan Landry
Ivan joined the MRA because he is interested in recreation and traditional activities and keen to help bring more opportunities to the Dehcho region. He brings to the board his past experiences of being on boards and being committee chair.
Ivan loves being active in all four seasons and is regularly involved in hockey, volleyball, baseball. H'e's especially passionate about traditional activities for the community.
Monfwi Director
Akaitcho Director
Dehcho Director
Samantha Migwi
Samantha has been in and out of recreation for numerous years.
She recently joined MRA and is excited about the endless opportunities she will share with the NWT.
Samantha is very passionate about traditional values, culture, and language.
Collaborating with others is very important to Samantha, especially when it is about Y
Samantha Migwi
Samantha has been in and out of recreation for numerous years.
She recently joined MRA and is excited about the endless opportunities she will share with the NWT.
Samantha is very passionate about traditional values, culture, and language.
Collaborating with others is very important to Samantha, especially when it is about Youth and Elders.
In her free time, she loves playing volleyball, and baseball, and participating in traditional activities.
Nahendeh Director
Nahendeh Director
Nahendeh Director
Kali Norn
Kali heard about MRA from participating in MRA signature events growing up! She joined the MRA to help provide input, effort, and collaboration with other communities and partners. Kali's energy, organizational skills and ability to quickly learn will help her thrive in the position.
Kali's very very passionate about offeri
Kali Norn
Kali heard about MRA from participating in MRA signature events growing up! She joined the MRA to help provide input, effort, and collaboration with other communities and partners. Kali's energy, organizational skills and ability to quickly learn will help her thrive in the position.
Kali's very very passionate about offering youth new experiences and opportunities to explore. When she's not helping youth get active, Kali stays active herself through workouts like yoga, high intensity interval training, cardio, and weightlifting.
An interesting fact about Kali...
She served two years on the Fort Liard Volunteer Fire Department!
Director at Large
Nahendeh Director
Nahendeh Director
Holly Fantasque
Holly is the Recreation Coordinator in Acho Dene Kue (Fort Liard). She has been involved in sports all her life, name a sport and she probably tried it! From the moment she started coaching, she has been passionate about making a positive impact in her community. The MRA has always played a big role in Holly's life along w
Holly Fantasque
Holly is the Recreation Coordinator in Acho Dene Kue (Fort Liard). She has been involved in sports all her life, name a sport and she probably tried it! From the moment she started coaching, she has been passionate about making a positive impact in her community. The MRA has always played a big role in Holly's life along with all the other youth, and is excited to be joining the team to keep that momentum going
Director at Large
Nahendeh Director
Director at Large
Scott Clouthier
Originally from the Ottawa Valley, Scott has made Hay River home since 2007. Over the years, he has worked extensively across the North as a health educator and recreation leader, bringing energy and commitment to community well-being. Since 2022, he has served as Executive Director of the Hay River Youth Centre, where he
Scott Clouthier
Originally from the Ottawa Valley, Scott has made Hay River home since 2007. Over the years, he has worked extensively across the North as a health educator and recreation leader, bringing energy and commitment to community well-being. Since 2022, he has served as Executive Director of the Hay River Youth Centre, where he continues to champion programs that empower young people. Scott is passionate about the power of recreation to foster mental wellness and build stronger, more connected communities across the North.
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Nahendeh Director
Director at Large
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Staff
Executive Director
Summer Aquatics Program Coordinator
Summer Program Coordinator
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 l
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.
Summer Program Coordinator
Summer Aquatics Program Coordinator
Summer Program Coordinator
Reanna Brownlee was born and raised in Yellowknife. She is very excited for the opportunity to work with MRA as a program coordinator for the summer. She is currently in college for social work and has plans for recreation in the future. Reanna grew up in sports and recreation and is passionate about recreation and community involvement.
Reanna Brownlee was born and raised in Yellowknife. She is very excited for the opportunity to work with MRA as a program coordinator for the summer. She is currently in college for social work and has plans for recreation in the future. Reanna grew up in sports and recreation and is passionate about recreation and community involvement. She is dedicated to bringing her passion and experience to this role and looks forward to contributing to creating inclusive, accessible and culturally relevant programming for communities within the NWT.
Summer Aquatics Program Coordinator
Summer Aquatics Program Coordinator
Summer Aquatics Program Coordinator
Kadence Norn is 19 years old and has recently been accepted into MacEwan University for business.
She has been working in recreation since she was 16 years old. Kadence grew up playing soccer throughout middle school and continued through high school. She achieved a First Aid certificate along with the National Lifeguard certification. H
Kadence Norn is 19 years old and has recently been accepted into MacEwan University for business.
She has been working in recreation since she was 16 years old. Kadence grew up playing soccer throughout middle school and continued through high school. She achieved a First Aid certificate along with the National Lifeguard certification. Her skills include patience and organization. Kadence has chosen to take the summer position to gain more knowledge and experience before going off to school in the fall.
