The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is proud to announce the appointment of EEPMON and Tanya Woods as its inaugural Navy Bike Ride (NBR) National Ambassadors.
In this new role, EEPMON and Woods will help elevate the annual ride’s visibility, expand participation across the country, and amplify its impact for the three charitable organizations it supports: the Navalis Foundation, Support Our Troops, and Soldier On. These charitable causes provide critical assistance to Royal Canadian Navy members, Veterans, and their families – strengthening resilience, recovery, and well-being.
Championing the 2026 Navy Bike Ride
The 2026 Navy Bike Ride will once again unite Canadians from coast to coast to coast through in-person and virtual cycling events, with all funds raised supporting the Navy community. As Ambassadors, EEPMON and Woods will collaborate with organizers, partners, and supporters to enhance national engagement, storytelling, and fundraising impact.
From May 30 to June 30, the Navy Bike Ride offers in-person family-friendly events in Esquimalt, B.C.; Ottawa, Ont.; and Halifax, N.S., as well as virtual challenges accessible to participants of all ages and abilities.
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“Our Navy’s strength lies not only in its operational excellence, but in the people and communities that stand behind it. EEPMON and Tanya Woods bring leadership, vision, and a deep commitment to service. We are honoured to welcome them as our inaugural Navy Bike Ride National Ambassadors and look forward to the energy and insight they will bring to this role.”
Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander Royal Canadian Navy
“The Navy Bike Ride brings Canadians together in such a meaningful way. It’s an honour to help champion this event as Canadians increasingly recognize the impact of our Navy and the shared responsibility we have to prioritize the well-being of our serving members, veterans and their families.”
Tanya Woods, Navy Bike Ride National Ambassador
“The dedication of Canada’s sailors and the families who support them inspires me. I’m excited to help grow the Navy Bike Ride and support the amazing charitable organizations that make a real difference in people’s lives.”
EEPMON, Navy Bike Ride National Ambassador
About EEPMON
Eric Chan, known professionally as EEPMON, is a Canadian digital and generative artist with two decades of experience at the intersection of code, data, and traditional media. His work bridges heritage and innovation, creating a unique visual language for both museums like the Canadian Museum of History and global brands like Canada Goose. Through his work in cultural diplomacy, EEPMON is a Library and Archives Canada Scholar and their inaugural Creator in Residence. He has represented Canada at Expo 2025 Osaka and on multiple Team Canada trade missions. His landmark solo exhibition at the Embassy of Canada to Japan’s Prince Takamado Gallery in Tokyo is currently on view through May 12, 2026.
About Tanya Woods
Tanya Woods, the founder of Project In-Kind, is a distinguished finance, technology, and trade policy lawyer with more than 20 years of experience advising governments and mission-driven organizations. A former member of Canada’s national trade negotiations team, Woods specializes in designing, and advocating for, legal and policy frameworks. Her mission is to advance economic growth, national resilience, and positive systems change. Woods has led pioneering philanthropic initiatives in global AI literacy, decentralized humanitarian aid, and mental health innovation for soldiers and their families in conflict settings and is currently appointed to the Fortify Rights Global Leadership Council. Her contributions in technological innovation and philanthropic impact have been recognized by the Obama Foundation, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the Government of Canada, IT World, and others.
EEPMON and Woods have previously collaborated on community projects, including the creation of “Yours to Discover,” a 100- x 17-foot permanent installation at Canada’s Science and Technology Museum. Launched in 2017, and featured for Canada’s first online Canada Day in 2020, the artwork explores the intersection of human innovation and ingenuity driven by human curiosity to advance science, technology, and social impact.
