Aboriginal Company
Painted Warriors is 100% Aboriginally owned and we understand the challenges that our students may have experienced in a classroom setting. We also understand some of the barriers faced by aboriginal entrepreneurs. Together, we have put together a hands on traditionally based learning program.
One of our main focus areas is in the tourism industry. There is a growing need for authentic aboriginal tour guides and operators, so we work with our partner companies to provide training programs that will bring more qualified aboriginal guides forward.
Tim Mearns
Owner/ Operator of Painted Warriors
Tracey Klettl
Owner/ Operator of Painted Warriors
Our Partnering companies
The combination of Painted Warriors and Mahikan trails provides a wide variety of traditional and outdoor programs. We work together to promote aboriginal tourism and to train students to become top notch guides.
Brenda Holder
Owner/ Operator of Mahikan Trails
Dave Holder
Owner/ Operator of Mahikan Trails
Clinton TurningRobe
Mahikan Trails
The Staff
Jordan is our local medic and saviour of skinned knees! He is also quick to jump in to instruct the odd first aid course and plant medicine
Rylie is always up first thing in the morning helping to get the horses ready and helping throughout the day with her faithful horse foxy sox!
Whether its taking down or setting up the camps or helping out the younger campers with activities, Cheyenne is always there to help especially if it involves using the quad!
Callie is one of our wild and crazy camp leaders. She is our local expert at keeping everyone entertained and laughing nonstop. Callie is very creative and comes up with lots of fun games and activities.
Mackenzie also started as a camp participant, and is now a camp leader. She is an accomplished rider and is a great help with the horses and is an excellent role model for the younger campers. She is also creative and is a very good at donkey whispering and training young donkeys to become a willing canvas.
Napi is one of our instructors, from Archery to back country horse skills. Napi is certified in wilderness and remote first aid, the interpretive guides association, the Outdoor Council of Canada, Rider level 3 and is a licensed hunting guide. Napi is also very good about having little human beings attack him with paint.
Morgan is also one of our instructors. She teaches natural cosmetics with plants and outdoor cooking, and is also always making sure there are enough greens on everyones plate. Morgan is a certified flat water canoe instructor, has her Outdoor Council of Canada, wilderness and remote first aid and is also a skiing instructor.