Board Members
Our board members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Council. Should you wish to contact any of our board members please e-mail us at
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Bobby Drygeese
Akaitcho Representative
Term expires at AGM 2012 |
... bio coming soon!
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Lorne Guy
Beaufort Delta Representative
Term expires at AGM 2012 |
Lorne is the Vice Principal at Samuel Hearne Secondary School in Inuvik. He has lived in Inuvik for 9 years with his wife Paula and children Jenna, Shannon and Connor. Lorne’s involvement with other boards includes NWT School Sport Federation and Basketball NWT.
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Lois Philipp
Dehcho Representative
Term expires at AGM 2012 |
Lois has lived all her life in the North. She was raised in the community of Fort Providence, where currently she is the principal at Deh Gáh Elementary & Secondary School. Lois has been involved in teaching in the community since 1996. She has been involved as a member of the NWT Ski Association executive for a number of years, acted as part of the Mission Staff for the Kenai and Yellowknife Arctic Winter Games, the Canada Winter Games held in Whitehorse and the Selkirk Western Canada 'B' Games and as part of the Executive Board of Northern Youth Abroad. Lois enjoys hiking, biking and water sports; she has paddled the Nahanni, kayaked in the Queen Charlotte Islands and hiked in places like the West Coast Trail. |
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Dolphus Nitsiza
Tlicho Representative
Term expires at AGM 2012 |
Dolphus is a father of four, and has played sports all his life. He is currently attending Aurora College in Fort Smith and enjoys hockey and volleyball. Dolphus was an Olympic torch bearer for the Tlicho.
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Alecia Callahan
Yellowknife Representative
Term expires at AGM 2012 |
...bio coming soon!
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Abe Theil
Yellowknife Representative
Term expires at AGM 2012 |
Abe has lived in Yellowknife since 1969, leaving for a brief 2 year period to live in Inuvik. Abe and his wife Linda currently live in Yellowknife, where their two children, Ryan and Kimberly were born. Abe has been a very active sport administrator in the NWT, performing as Sport North Federation’s President since 1999. He has also served as a Sport North Federation Board Member, and Chairman for the Federation’s Finance, Games, and Leadership committees. In addition to being strongly involved in coaching volleyball he has represented the NWT in Volleyball at the 1971 Canada Games and has participated as an athlete in 9 Arctic Winter Games. Abe holds a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Recreation from the University of Alberta and is a member of the Certified General Accountants Associations of Canada & NWT. In his spare time Abe enjoys playing volleyball, golfing and relaxing at his cabin.
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Brian Kelln
Recreation Representative & Vice-Chair
Term expires at AGM 2012 |
Brian moved to Yellowknife in 1989 from Saskatchewan. He has four children with his wife of 30 years. Brian volunteers with the Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Division, Canadian Lifesaving Society, and has coached water polo, softball, curling, springboard diving and snorkelling programs. Some of the boards he has served on include: NWT Curling Association, NWT Recreation and Parks Association, Yellowknife Curling Club, and the Saskatchewan and Alberta Lifesaving Associations. Brian is the current Program Manager with the City of Yellowknife. Some of Brian’s interests include yard work, golfing, curling, cycling, swimming, and carpentry.
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Darren Moorman
Recreation Representative
Term expires at AGM 2012 |
Darren is the plant superintendent in Tulita in addition to being the assistant recreation director in the community. He also serves as the President of Tulita Minor Hockey. In addition to coaching hockey and soccer, he volunteers with multi sports, basketball, soccer, and hockey, including tournaments. When help is needed at different events, Darren is there to assist.
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Leon Peterson
Sport Representative
Term expires at AGM 2012 |
... bio coming soon!
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Bridget Larocque
Sport Representative/Chair
Term expires at AGM 2012 |
Bridget was born in Inuvik. Both of her parents are from the Mackenzie Delta, her mother was born in Aklavik and her father was born up the Peel River. She has 17 siblings and a large extended family. Her two sons, Kyle and Russell
currently make their home in Yellowknife. She has lived in various communities across the North — Inuvik, Fort Smith, Norman Wells, Fort Resolution, Hay River and Yellowknife. Bridget has a diverse range of work experience: educated and has worked in the Social Work field for 17 years, as Director & Chairperson for the NWT Métis Development Corporation, in the Finance & Administration field with the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board and in the travel industry. Currently Bridget is the Executive Director for the Gwich’in Council International. She has volunteered countless hours with sports teams and numerous non-profit organizations. Bridget is a competitive curler and enjoys hiking, traditional activities, listening to music, and doing cross-word puzzles; she is an avid reader and particularly enjoys reading about politics, environmental issues & professional and personal development. Bridget’s sporting accomplishments include competing at the Canada Winter Games (Volleyball), the North American Indigenous Games (Fastball), the Western “B” Fastball Championships and as part of winning team for the 2001 National Aboriginal Curling Championships. |
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Kim Poulter
Sport Representative
Term expires at AGM 2012 |
Kim is a long time Yellowknifer, living in the city since 1977. She and her husband John have two sons, Brad and Max, who are both born and raised in the North. Currently she is the Manager of Corporate Sales for First Air. This position has enabled Kim to travel and make friends in communities spanning across the North. Kim is an active volunteer; she has been strongly involved with the Special Olympics NWT as a past President and volunteer in numerous capacities, including acting as a representative for the Special Olympics, Nationally and Territorially. She currently is the Past President for the Rotary Club, and sits on the panel for the Kidsport program. Above all, Kim is a strong advocate in message of inclusion for all.
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