At MMDF, our staff is passionate about working in partnership with northern communities and industry to ensure communities benefit and risks are mitigated.
Our office is located in Winnipeg, Treaty One Territory and in the heartland of the Métis Nation. We recognize the mistakes of the past and believe in reconciliation, cooperation and moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities.

Program Manager
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Ed has been involved in economic development in Manitoba for over 20 years, managing the development of industrial parks, serving as the Director of Market Intelligence for Economic Development Winnipeg and most recently as the Economic Development Officer for the City of Selkirk. As Program Manager for the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund (MMDF), Ed manages all aspects of the program’s delivery including overseeing administrative, financial, marketing, and relationship-building components. Ed directly reports to the MMDF Board of Directors.

Finance & Membership Manager
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As the Finance and Membership Manager with the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, part of Donaska’s role is to support the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund (MMDF) by monitoring the financial process of newly approved grants and those still in progress. Prior to joining the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, Donaska worked as an Accounting Services Assistant with Manitoba Families.

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Administrative Assistant
Kiran is the friendly face at the reception desk for the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, providing administrative support for the Chambers including the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund. Kiran is a graduate of RRC Polytech with a diploma in Business Administration, and of the PACE Program at University of Winnipeg with a certificate in Digital and Social Media Marketing.