Buffalo River Dene Nation
November 7-10, 2025
Host
Buffalo River Dene Nation School
Community Champions
Brooke Campbell, Employment & Training Coordinator with Buffalo River Dene Nation
Elder
Elder Marie Campbell
Guest Speakers
Phillip Sylvestre
Satellite Coaches
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Judges
• Robert St Pierrie – Project Liaison Manager, NexGen Energy Ltd
• Tracy Benjamin – Social Development, Buffalo River Dene Nation
• Julian Sylvestre – Councillor, Buffalo River Dene Nation
• Keitha Sylvestre – Pre-employment Case Worker, Buffalo River Dene Nation
Coach Mentors
Geena Jackson
Dean Montgomery
Jay Falkus
Cynthia Young
Community Coaches
Brooke Campbell and Trent Billette
Catering
Rose Matzner
Winning Team
Open Door Coffee Company
• Nate Desjardins – Chief Operating Officer
• Mackinley Catarat – Chief Operating Officer
• Trayanna Benjamin – Manager
• Felicia Sylvestre – Assistant Manager
• Preston Billette – President of Marketing
• Christian Schad – Chief Financial Officer
• Keon Morrison – Director of Social Impact
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