Board Members

Mike Vaydik

Member, Non-regional. Acting Chairperson

Mr. Vaydik was born and raised in Yellowknife. He attended Notre Dame and Simon Fraser Universities in British Columbia; where he studied economics, political science and history.

After working in the petroleum and mineral industries, Mr. Vaydik joined the Government of the NWT and...Read more »

Danny is a fifty year old Sathu Go’tine, the son of Moise and Veronica Bayha. He and his wife Judy have been married since 1995 and live with their four children in Deline. He has owned and operated an auto repair shop and general contracting business in the community for many years.

Ian McCrea

Alternate Member, Mǫwhì Gogha Dè Nįįtłèè

Ian came to the North early in 1984 and served in government and business across the Northwest Territories. He has lived and worked in the Kitikmeot, Keewatin, South Slave, Deh Cho and North Slave Regions. His experience includes working in the fields of housing, economic development, justice,...Read more »

Harvey Pierrot

Alternate Member, Sahtu Region

Bio to follow shortly.

Harvey was appointed to the NWT Surface Rights Board as the Sahtu Region alternate member in 2020 and is currently serving his first term. Read more »

Robert Tanche

Member, Non-regional

Robert was born in Edmonton, Alberta and spend his first seven years there. He moved to the North in 1969 and has become a long term NWT resident, residing here for over 50 years. He currently lives in Fort Providence and is a member and former councilor of the Deh Gah Gotie First Nation. He...Read more »

Tyson Pertschy

Member, Inuvialuit Region

Tyson is a Benefactor of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement and lives in Invuik, Northwest Territory.

Tyson has worked as a National Park Warden and a Federal Fishery Officer in various locations across Canada for over 20 years. He has also participated as a Board Member with the Joint Review...Read more »

Wanda McDonald

Member, Gwich'in Region