Mike’s professional experience spans 20 years and involves: community based economic development, human resources management, natural resources management and Aboriginal relations. Mike has been a manager of economic development for a town in Northern Ontario, the coordinator of employee involvement and development for a pulp mill, a business unit leader for Federal and Aboriginal Relations, as well as a park warden, Chief of Visitor Activities, Superintendent and Manager of Ecological and Commemorative Integrity. Mike has had the privilege of being taught by Elders from across Canada and has contributed to community healing, development and growth. Mike lives in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory with his wife Sylvie, three grown “children”, two dogs, a cat and tonnes of outdoor stuff that might just be used one day (again)! 
 

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