Tiffany Grenkow
Tiffany Grenkow finds her steady ground in forests and open skies, using her bond with Nature to navigate complex PTSD and stay rooted.
She brings play, adventure, and fearless curiosity into entrepreneurship and motherhood alike. With deep respect for the mysteries we don’t yet understand — and a tender eye on what’s being lost — she believes our future depends on reconnecting to the land and, most importantly, to each other.
Cat Gauthier
Catari (Cat) Macaulay Gauthier was raised in a family rooted in the land, spending much of her childhood in the bush. Today, she lives out those values as an ally and passionate activist for environmental and social justice.
She has served as a lead organizer with the Coalition to Save Lemay Forest, uniting people to protect natural and sacred spaces.
Cat finds healing and strength in nature which inspires her to continue advocating for a better future for her own children, 2 little ones she loves and her community.
Terrance Bruce
Terrance (Terry) Bruce was raised along the shores of Lake Winnipeg, where time on the trapline with his father instilled a strong work ethic and deep connection to the land. On his own by 12 and living with more than 20 families before adulthood, he faced homelessness and addiction before finding healing through ceremony, guidance from his Elder, and reconnection to the land.
Walking the red road saved his life. Today, Terry is a lodge keeper, pipe carrier, ceremony leader, and successful business owner alongside his son. He dedicates his time to sharing traditional teachings and guiding youth toward identity, culture, and healing through Mother Earth.
Marcel Hardisty
Marcel Hardisty is a direct decedent of Morningstar, original signatory of Treaty 5. A member of Hollow Water First Nation, Marcel guided Camp to center itself around ceremony.
His considerable knowledge of the region’s Anishinaabe history and teachings have been shared in documentaries and speaking engagements. He has shared his knowledge on the Anishinaabe world view with over 1500 students over the last 7 years.
Lisa Raven Preteau
Lisa Raven Preteau is Executive Director of Returning to Spirit, an Indigenous led organization delivering experiential reconciliation workshops across Canada. A member of Hollow Water First Nation, Lisa brings her tremendous talents as a communicator to frame essential questions.
She asks, “What if our way to self-determination and opportunities is not through destroying the land?”
MJ McCarron
MJ McCarron lives with her husband, Reg Simard, on the Manigotagan River. She stood with her friends and relatives at Camp Morningstar, fostering alliances and amplifying Camp’s message in media.
This fall, MJ along with Shawn Kettner published educational materials for secondary students.
Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson
At Published on Main, Gus brings his passion for locally-farmed, foraged and fermented foods to the table, celebrating the bounty of British Columbia, while being globally inspired. Under his leadership, Published on Main has received several accolades, including #1 on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants in 2022, attaining one of Vancouver’s first Michelin stars, and named to 50 Best Discovery. He was also Vancouver Magazine’s 2022 Chef of the Year.
