Sam is an aging perpetual fledgling committed to dipping his toes into as many crafts, disciplines, and metaphysical outlooks he can while ultimately mastering nothing. From philosophy, to alternative energy, to real estate appraisal with countless hobbies sprinkled in between, Sam has always yearned for a space where disparate skills come together.

Shylo is a neurodivergent, queer, transgender woman & settler living on gorgeous Chief Drygeese Territory. While originally from Ontario, Shylo has lived half of her life in Yellowknife and is proud to call the North her home. 

Shylo is a passionate volunteer and advocate for her community. She brings with her many years of experience serving the not-for-profit sector, from grant writing and fundraising to community outreach and special events planning. 

A self described creative, artist, maker and diy’er, she’s especially driven in the discovery of how things work and is forever in pursuit of her next big project. 

Recently new to Yellowknife, Michael was born in Abuja, Nigeria, and raised across Canada in Montreal, Wainwright, Kingston and Ottawa. Driven by curiosity and a natural tinkerer, Michael has explored many hobbies —photography, textile crafts, woodworking, home improvement and refurbishing anything he can get his hands on. Michael's goal with joining the board is to help make makerspace more accessible to the community and contribute prior board experience.

JJ's background is in law and non-profits. He worked in the Waterloo Region with a number of non profits before pursuing law school. He practised law first in Iqaluit, Nunavut where he developed an interest in self-driven build projects. After spending weekends helping friends build their cabin, he fell in love with the process. JJ moved to Yellowknife, where his involvement in Makerspace came about from an impromptu drop in that turned into countless hours of creative pursuits and helping out in the woodshop. He is passionate about contributing my past to Makerspace's future.

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Mary Buckland is a born-and-raised Yellowknifer with over 10 years of administrative, curatorial, and programming experience in arts and culture. As well as running art studios, galleries, magazines, and mentorships, she has both attended and managed international artist residencies in the Circumpolar North, opportunities which inspired her interest in the management of artist-in-residence sites in remote and isolated communities. 

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For about 35 years after this photo was taken, Peter Harte worked as a criminal lawyer in Ontario, Nunavut and the NWT. Now retired, he brings his passion for woodworking and teaching to Makerspace YK to help others build their skills!