Chair

Chris Larsen is an award winning Manitoba Métis artist and art therapist who lives along the Boyne River, once known as the Rivière aux Îlets de Bois. It is the homeland of her Métis ancestors and it was from along this river, with the help of the Canadian Government, that her ancestors were removed by white settlers.

Embedded into her soul is the land, water and forest. Conserving the natural environment has always been a compelling mission, as has sharing her love of art and nature through workshops and retreats at her River's Edge Studio.

Vice-Chair

Nikki grew up in a local farming family and through agriculture has developed a keen interest in water stewardship. She loves kayaking along the Boyne and researching the natural history of the river.

As one of the founding members of the Boyne River Keepers, her goal is to help build a strong community of river keepers to protect the Boyne River and it’s watershed for generations to come.

Past Chair

Kathleen moved to Carman, along with her husband, upon her retirement in 2012. She was happy to find two further community members who wanted to begin conservation and recreation work along the Boyne River. Since then she has continued to pour energy into work along the banks as well as walking, and kayaking the river.

She is also a committed trail rider and maintains her own trails along the river ouside of town. Her vision for the Boyne includes continuing the same effort beyond town limits, as possibilities develop.

Treasurer

Val moved back to Carman in 2013. She has always been very active in the community and loves to volunteer her time.

For a long time, she tried to figure out how the Boyne River could be cleaned up and looked after properly. To her amazement, she found a group of citizens with the same goals and she was happy to join their group!

Secretary

Kelly has deep roots in Carman with many relatives and friends at every corner so it seems. She recently moved to Carman and was fortunate to have connected with the Boyne River Keepers.

She feels a common bond in the goals and vision of the group and hopefully adds her own strengths to its success. Kayaking and the water are important to her as well as the newfound friendships and a new focus for her energy.