Tyson MacGillivray

Vice Chair and Vice President

Mr. MacGillivray is a resident of Winnipeg, Manitoba. He received his BSc. from St. Francis Xavier University in 1996. Tyson is the Area 3 Superintendent of the Frontier School Division. Prior to this, he was a teacher, vice-principal and a principal in the Shamattawa Education Authority. He chairs the School Advisory Committee for the Foundation and was also instrumental in the recruitment of Program participants from Winnipeg high schools.

Dr. Carrie Selin

Board Member

Dr. Carrie Selin, a Red River Métis woman, is the Wawatay Academic Programming Lead at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Science. With a background in Microbiology (PhD, 2012), Dr. Selin is dedicated to advancing Indigenous student success in science through culturally meaningful education and mentorship. She has developed and taught courses that integrate Indigenous knowledge with Western Science using a "two-eyed seeing" approach, honoring Indigenous contributions to scientific knowledge and offering students a holistic learning experience. Her efforts extend beyond the university, as she engages with Manitoba schools and organizations, such as the Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation and Let's Talk Science, to support Indigenous students in their academic journeys. Dr. Selin’s work is informed by her Métis heritage, which she shares with her two sons, fostering a strong connection to culture and identity within her family and her community.

Pamela Pittman

Board Member

Pamela Pittman is an accomplished fundraising professional with nearly two decades of experience in development and advancement within the education sector. As a Development Officer at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Education, she plays a pivotal role in building meaningful relationships with donors, securing major gifts, and advancing strategic fundraising initiatives that support students, faculty, and research priorities.

A proud Red River Métis, Pamela is deeply committed to Indigenous education and community development. She has served as a member of the Indigenous Advisory Committee at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and has held leadership roles within the Métis Nation of BC. She has also volunteered with organizations supporting Indigenous arts, education, and youth empowerment.

Prior to joining UBC, Pamela worked in development roles at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, the Surrey School District, and Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Centre (now the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association), where she helped secure significant funding for key institutional priorities. Her expertise includes grant writing, donor stewardship, and implementing engagement strategies that strengthen philanthropic partnerships.