Chyanne Trenholm, a member of the Χʷomaɬkʷu (Homalco) First Nation in Campbell River, has built her career in service of her community and territory. She began with Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours as a summer student, welcoming visitors and sharing the stories, lands, and traditions of her Nation. After earning a Bachelor of Tourism Management with a Minor in Recreation from Vancouver Island University, she returned full-time, advancing through marketing and operations roles before becoming General Manager.
An emerging Indigenous leader in tourism, Chyanne brings both lived experience and professional expertise to her work. She serves as the Vancouver Island Regional Director on the Indigenous Tourism BC Board and Commercial Bear Viewing BC Board, ensuring regional voices are reflected in provincial decision-making and connecting board strategy with community realities.
Her leadership is collaborative and values-driven, grounded in cultural integrity, regenerative growth, and community well-being. She is committed to creating opportunities for Homalco members while strengthening connections to land, language, and culture. Chyanne also co-founded Nine Peaks Tree Care, a tree-service company, expanding Indigenous ownership into another sector. Across her work, she advances economic self-determination and demonstrates how tourism can support culture, protect lands, and build resilient futures.
