Shawna Bellavance has worked for the Saskatchewan Association for Firearm Education(SAFE) since 2009. As General Manager, she works closely with a BOD to deliver the Firearm Education/Hunter Safety course for Saskatchewan. Her job brings her closer to what is important; nature, conservation and proper use of our natural resources, while maintaining a safe environment for everyone involved. She works closely as well with the IHEA Canada Board, to help bring all jurisdictions, worldwide included, together to understand and educate the importance of the future of our wildlife.

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John Lawson was one of the founding members of Saskatchewan (SK) Association for Firearm Education (S.A.F.E.) as a separate entity in order to provide the hunter education program for this province. He has been the president or on the executive of Meadow Lake Pistol Club for over 30 years.

John is a Master Instructor for the federal non-restricted and restricted instructor train the trainer program; as well as a master instructor for the Saskatchewan provincial hunter safety train the trainer program.

With over 45 years teaching in the education system and 43 years as a hunter education instructor (both youth and adult) John has a demonstrated his intense and continued commitment to the education of new hunters and shooters as well his other activities in the shooting and hunting sports. His past work to create curriculum and educational materials also helps to further the hunter education cause in terms of course content and delivery. John brings with him his many years of experience and expertise to help others in the understanding of the teaching skills required to pass on the important hunter education information to students and help other instructors improve their skills.

Carly Deacon is the Managing Director at the Manitoba Wildlife Federation where she has executed hunting and angling recruitment programs and managed the Manitoba Hunter Education Program for the last 12 years.

Carly’s passion for the outdoors began with her obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree with the University of Manitoba, majoring in Wildlife Biology. Since graduation she has worked a variety of jobs in avian research, conservation and for non-profit conservation groups actively involved in outdoor education, hunter education, hunter recruitment and advocacy. Initiating new hunter recruitment programs and passing along her passion and knowledge through mentorship programs has been one of her favorite experiences. Carly is an avid hunter for waterfowl and bow hunter for big game, but enjoys all outdoor adventures including fishing, trapping, and camping.

Having worked in several outdoors oriented careers Jim has always been drawn to the north. He feels privileged to be working as the Hunter Education Coordinator in a place a unique as the Yukon. As a passionate hunter and outdoors enthusiast the recreation and learning opportunities offered by the Yukon seem limitless and Jim is doing his best at trying to experience as many as possible.

Reg is a proud Nova Scotian with a strong passion for the outdoors and is an avid hunter, angler, archer, trapper, and snowboarder.  Reg has worked with the NS Government since 2006 for both the Department of Fisheries and Department of Lands and Forestry.  He has held positions working with large mammals, furbearers, upland game, various fish species, and licensing services. Reg’s newest role is the Hunter Education Coordinator for Nova Scotia.

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Michèle grew up along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, an environment that shaped her curiosity for ecology. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Biological and Ecological Sciences, laying the foundation for a career devoted to conservation and education. Although raised in a non‑hunting family, she discovered hunting in 2018 and embraced it as a meaningful way to deepen her connection with wildlife and sustainable resource management.
Michèle first spent three years working as a naturalist, followed by four years as an environmental advisor. Her strong interest in scientific communication and education led her, in 2021, to take on the role of Hunter Education Coordinator in Quebec. Having grown up in a non‑hunting environment while becoming an active hunter herself, Michèle offers a unique perspective that helps bridge the gap between public perception and hunters’ rights. Her experience, balanced outlook, and commitment to education make her a valuable asset in advancing responsible hunting practices and fostering greater understanding across diverse communities.

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Marty has been working in the fish and wildlife field for over 23 years. An avid angler and hunter, Marty spends most of his spare time in the outdoors with his family, or at baseball diamonds or hockey rinks. Marty has worked as an Environmental Scientist, a Biologist for the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, and various policy and biology roles during his 13 years with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF). Marty is currently the Education Programs Coordinator with MNRF, which oversees the hunting education and trapping education programs for Ontario.

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