The Board of Directors, appointed by the Tłı̨chǫ Government, work closely with the Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation Executive team to ensure that the businesses' strategic direction is in line with stakeholder interests.
Benjamin (Ben) Scott, MBA.
Chairperson
Benjamin Scott a Tłı̨chǫ citizen with a deep passion for businesses that support Indigenous economic self-determination, and community well-being, Ben is keen to contribute to the future prosperity and economic growth of the Tłı̨chǫ Nation. Ben’s skills, along with his experience in business development, strategy, impact, and relational approach to executive management will help to ensure TIC is able to grow and prosper in accordance with Tłı̨chǫ Nation’s cultural values and economic objectives.
Benjamin joins TIC as the working Chair after spending the past six years developing and growing EntrepreNorth as the Founding Project Director. He has a passion for supporting organizations to redefine business practice through an Indigenous worldview, and is the creator of The Multi-Directional Business Compass which offers an Indigenous-centered perspective for thinking about business, community, and economic impact in a more circular and holistic way. He holds an MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership from SFU and is an alumnus of both Action Canada and the NDN Collective Changemaker Fellowships.
John Bekale
Chair the TIC Board of Directors Governance Committee
John Bekale resides in Yellowknife after living in, and serving, the community of Gamètì for many years. John’s life has included both traditional and industry experiences, from traveling from Deline to Behchokǫ̀ in the 60s, attending Residential School in Fort Smith before moving to Gamètì, living a traditional life on the traplines with his father, listening to stories of the Elders. John is of Dogrib and North Slavey descent and fluent in Dogrib, Slavey and English.
John’s professional life has included working for Indigenous, industry, and government organizations, serving as Chief of Gamètì, Vice-President of the Dene Nation, followed by working on Dene/Metis Land Claims as Senior Land Negotiator, and onto Department of Resources, Economics with the GNWT, contract work at BHP to his full-time role with BHP Diamonds Inc. as their Senior Aboriginal Affairs Advisor. John has served several non-consecutive terms as Chair of DDC Board of Directors and many other Boards. An avid golfer, John currently resides in Yellowknife with his wife Lena and their five children, and eight grandchildren.
Rory Moore, Ph.d, P.Geo (Retired), ICD.D,
Vice-Chair and Chair of the Human Resources & Compensation Committee
Rory Moore is a retired executive with more than 40 years of international experience in diamond exploration, mining, and executive leadership. Rory played a key role in the discovery and development of Canada's first commercial diamond mine, the Ekati Diamond Mine, which commenced production in 1998. Over his career Rory has held a senior leadership position in a major mining company; managed an international group of private companies; and led several junior public exploration companies in a CEO role. Most recently, Rory held the position of President & CEO of Arctic Canadian Diamond Company until it was acquired by Burgundy Diamond Mines in 2023. Rory is a graduate of the University of Cape Town, South Africa where he completed a Ph.D in Geochemistry in 1986. He is a Professional Geoscientist (Retired) registered with Engineers & Geoscientists, BC, and a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors - Rotman School of Management, Directors Education Program (ICD.D).
Jeff Baker, B.Comm., CPA,
Chair of the Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee
Jeff Baker has served as assurance partner with a large international professional services firms, and retired from public practice after a 35-year career. Throughout his career, Jeff provided a wide spectrum of professional services to a diverse group of both private and public organizations in a variety of industries including construction, real estate, manufacturing, automotive, and oil and gas services. Jeff is familiar with both TIC and the Tłįcho Government from his years of serving as an audit partner for both organizations. With his understanding of the strengths of the organizations, and the challenges in the coming years, Jeff brings his commitment to developing and maintaining strong relationships and welcomes this opportunity to work for the Tłįcho people, TIC management, and with the Board members.
Carrcie Mantla
Director
Carrcie Mantla is a dedicated professional and community leader based in Gamètì, NT. Currently serving as an Observer Communicator at ATS Services LTD since achieving her certificate from Aurora College in March 2014, in addition to her Business Accounting Diploma. Carrcie plays a pivotal role in airport aviation support, dispatching weather observations, and managing communication systems for her community. She brings problem-solving, critical thinking, and strong organizational and communication skills to her work and to her community, volunteering at community events and serving on various boards and committees, including the Gamètì Local Housing Organization Board and the Gamètì Handgames Committee. Carrcie aims to make meaningful contributions to her community and a positive impact on the well-being of the Tłı̨chǫ Community serving as a Director on the TIC Board.
Kevin Camille
Director
Kevin Camille is proudly Tłı̨chǫ Dene. Originally from Behchokǫ̀, Kevin has happily resided in Sombak’e with his wife and three children since 2013. He brings to the Board 17 years of experience working as an underground miner in several mines in the Northwest Territories. Additionally, Kevin worked as an instructor for underground mining with the Mine Training Society. An entrepreneur at heart, Kevin has begun and operated several small business ventures. He anticipates these experiences will allow him to contribute to the success of the Tłı̨chǫ Nation at Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation.
To learn more on how to become a Board Member or if you have questions for the Board, please contact ticboard@tlicho.com or by fax (867) 766 3441.