Meet our Staff

The staff at Haida Gwaii Community Futures is happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Manager:  Art Lew

Email: alew@haidagwaiifutures.ca or future@island.net

Art has managed Haida Gwaii Community Futures since inception 14 years ago. He holds University degrees in Business Administration and in Community Economic Development (CED). He has held positions in management consulting, in senior management in a variety of business sectors and as an owner/manager of a small business. His CED experience has spanned the last 15 years on Haida Gwaii and in Vancouver. He is involved with many island organizations including:

  • Mount Moresby Adventure Camp
  • Haida Gwaii Higher Education Society
  • Northwest Community College
  • Haida Gwaii Youth Society

                       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Analyst and Loans Co-ordinator:  Skye Cantin

Email:  scantin@haidagwaiifutures.ca  or futures@haidagwaii.net

Skye began her career in finance over 30 years ago and originally moved to the islands to work for Northern Savings Credit Union but later became one of the Haida Gwaii Community Future staff - where she has remained for over 10 years.  Skye is in the Skidegate office Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and in Masset Tuesdays and Fridays.  Skye is or has been involved in the following local organizations:

  • Board Member for the Heritage Housing Society - Since 2004

  • Board Member for Misty Isles Economic Development - 2008 to 2011

  • Board Member for the Edge of the Word Music festival - 2004 to 2010

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Accountant: Joan Husband

Email: accounts@haidagwaiifutures.ca

Joan works at the Masset office on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (all day).

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office Co-ordinator:  Charley Jolley

Email: office@haidagwaiifutures.ca

Charley has lived on Haida Gwaii 5 years now but started her career in the UK, where she is originally from.  She has a background in computing including web design, communications and Project Management. 

Charley works at the Masset Office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 1pm to 5pm.

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Haida Gwaii’s Best of the Aboriginal Best winners!

On 25 February budding entrepreneurs Erica Ryan-Gagne and Yvette Adams went down to Vancouver to compete in the BEST of the BEST competition against 13 other winners from around the province.

 

Having been through the free Aboriginal BEST (Business & Entrepreneurial Skills Training) programs run by Haida Gwaii Community Futures, they had to present their final business plan to a panel of judges from the Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, MARR, Braun Allison Group and the 2011 winner. 

 

We are so proud to say that Erica won first place, winning a $750 cash prize towards her business Eri-cut and nailed in Skidegate (250-637-1777), and Yvette Adams came third!  You can check out her jewellery website at www.haidagwaiiartshop.com.  Congratulations Erica & Yvette!

 

 

    

Erica Ryan-Gagne with her award

 

Yvette presenting in Vancouver