President

Gabriel Perrie

Gabriel Perrie is a Red River Metis citizen born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Raised in Stonewall, Manitoba, he is an avid community member in his town and throughout the Interlake. He enjoys practicing his rights to harvest and participating in cultural ceremonies.

Gabriel is entering his third year at the Asper School of Business, majoring in accounting. He later hopes to gain his CPA designation.

Gabriel enjoys reading, fishing and being involved in student activities.

Vice President of Operations

vice president of operations

Trevor Donald is a proud Red River Métis citizen who was born and raised in Lockport, Manitoba, on Treaty 1 Territory. He has recently assumed the role of the 2025-2026 UMICS Vice President of Operations.  

In this position, Trevor is dedicated to cultivating Indigenous culture while supporting the educational and professional success of Indigenous students. Through various events and initiatives, he plans to foster a sense of belonging for Indigenous students across campus. 

Entering his fourth year at the Asper School of Business, Trevor is double majoring in Finance and Accounting while planning to pursue a CFA designation. In his free time, he enjoys connecting with friends, watching sports, and being outdoors. 

Vice President of Marketing

Shay Jolicoeur

Shay is a proud Red River Métis citizen with roots in the Métis community of St. Laurent Manitoba, and credits the community, along with her family for her deep connection to Métis culture. She is majoring in Marketing and Indigenous business, with plans of pursuing a Masters in Indigenous Economic Development following the completion of her bachelors degree.

Shay is a recent graduate of the Applied Indigenous Management program from Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, painting, and getting together with friends.

Executive Assistant

Maureen Spence

Maureen Spence is a proud Indigenous Cree woman from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (Nelson House, Manitoba).In her third year at the University of Manitoba, pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the Asper School of Business, majoring in either Supply Chain Management or Finance.

Maureen is honored to serve as the Executive Assistant for UMICS, where she is committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of fellow Indigenous students within the business community.

Outside her academic and leadership roles, she enjoys playing baseball, gardening, and reconnecting with her traditional roots. She is currently learning and practicing traditional Cree crafts, including beadwork, and the making of mittens, moccasins, and mukluks.

Vice President of Finance

Mike apetagon

Mike is a First Nations man from Norway House Cree Nation, raised in Thompson, MB. Having spent most of his life in northern Manitoba, he aims to bring a fresh perspective to UMICS.

After completing the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Red River College Polytechnic, he is now entering his second year at Asper, pursuing a double major in Accounting and Indigenous Business Studies, with plans to earn his CPA designation.
In his free time, he enjoys connecting with friends, gaming, or simply taking in the moment.

Internal Relations Manager

Ethan Mccolm

Ethan McColm is a proud Métis student from Oakbank, Manitoba, located on Treaty 1 Territory. He is currently in his third year at the Asper School of Business, double majoring in Accounting and Business Analytics.

As the Internal Relations Manager for UMICS, Ethan is committed to building meaningful relationships with companies and organizations, with a particular focus on fostering Indigenous connections and supporting Indigenous events and gatherings. He aims to build on previous leadership initiatives to ensure that UMICS continues to be a welcoming, supportive home for all students.

After completing his studies, Ethan plans to pursue his CPA designation. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing, watching sports, fishing, and spending quality time with family and friends.