Makkovik, Newfoundland
Deputy Minister of the Department of Language, Culture and Tourism, Nunatsiavut Government
Jenna Andersen Gilbride is a Labrador Inuk born, raised and currently living in the Inuit region of Nunatsiavut. Jenna has a passion for northern economic development and a heart for the environment. Her career has focused on promoting the Arctic, mostly Nunatsiavut as a tourism destination while celebrating and preserving Labrador Inuit culture and heritage; with an emphasis on fostering local economic growth. Jenna is currently the Deputy Minister of the Department of Language, Culture and Tourism with the Nunatsiavut Government. Jenna holds a MA in Tourism Management, HB in Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management and a B.Sc. in Natural Science with a focus on Northern Studies.