Jaimee Gaunce has her roots in Saskatchewan and in operations of multisport Games, including the North American Indigenous Games.

An established leader in sport, Jaimee said she is excited to join the Canada Games Council Board, because her experience has demonstrated all that sport can do for youth.

“At this stage in my career, I want to use what I have learned to help create those opportunities for the next generation,” she said. “The Canada Games are about more than competition. They give young people the opportunity to discover what they are capable of, represent their communities with pride, and be part of something larger than themselves.”

With a proven track record of integrating First Nations identity, cultural integrity, and community wellness into multisport event planning and execution, Jaimee brings a unique skillset to the CGC Board.

Having seen the proof at the Saskatchewan Games and North American Indigenous Games, Jaimee expressed her belief that talented athletes exist everywhere – in small rural communities and larger urban cities, and from coast to coast to coast.

When thinking about how she can contribute to the CGC Board, Jaimee put the athletes from the next generation at the centre.

“I want young athletes, regardless of where they live or the pathway that brought them to sport, to be able to see a place for themselves within the Canada Games Movement,” Jaimee said. “I also want to protect what makes the Games so special: its excellence, pride, connection and the opportunity to represent something bigger than yourself. If we can strengthen the organization, remove barriers, and create more meaningful opportunities for the next generation of athletes, I would consider that a term well served.”