Dr. Marie Delorme is CEO of Imagination Group Inc. She serves on the boards of Premium Brands Holding Corporation, BG Gold, and the Donner Canadian Foundation, and is a member of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board, an advisory body to the federal government. She also serves on the Order of Canada Advisory Council and the Advisory Board to the Canadian Police College.
A Member of the Order of Canada, Dr. Delorme has received the Indspire Award in Business and Commerce and has been named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women. Her additional recognitions include the University of Calgary Dr. Douglas Cardinal Award, Alberta Chamber of Commerce Business Award of Distinction, Calgary Chamber of Commerce Salute to Excellence Award, Métis Nation Entrepreneurial Leadership Award, the Alberta Centennial Medal, and the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a Master of Business Administration from Queen’s University, and both a PhD and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Calgary. Dr. Delorme is a citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation.
About The Imagination Group
The Imagination Group is an Indigenous‑led organization that operates several complementary divisions, including Imagination Tobacco, Imagination Group retail, and Imagination Consulting. For 26 years, The Imagination Group has focused on the promotion and preservation Indigenous culture through respectfully produced ceremonial tobacco, traditional blankets, contemporary Indigenous‑inspired products, and community‑focused economic initiatives.
The retail arm emphasizes culturally grounded manufacturing and design, while Imagination Consulting provides strategic planning, governance training, facilitation, and succession planning services tailored to organizations seeking sustainable growth. Across all branches, the organization highlights cultural integrity, modern innovation, and collaborative relationships that support Indigenous communities and businesses.