Manitou Gold Inc. announced that it has appointed Mr. Blair Zaritsky as a director of the company effective January 30, 2020. Mr. Zaritsky has more than 15 years of professional experience, principally in the mining sector. Mr. Zaritsky currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of O3 Mining Inc. and Osisko Mining Inc. and also serves as a director of Talisker Resources Inc. and formerly served as a director of Barkerville Gold Mines Ltd. Concurrently with the appointment of Mr. Zaritsky, the Company has accepted the resignation of Mr. Craig Stanley, who has resigned from the board of directors to pursue other interests. The company also announced that Mr. Donato Sferra has been appointed as Vice President Corporate Development of the Company. Mr. Sferra is a Managing Partner of Hillcrest Merchant Partners and has an extensive background in the financial services industry spanning approximately 20 years. Mr. Sferra began his financial career as an equity research analyst at TD Securities, specializing in auto parts, industrials, solar and automation. He then spent two years as Vice President of Investments at Pinetree Capital Ltd. The Company has also accepted the resignation of Pat Dubreuil as President of the Company. Mr. Dubreuil has been appointed as Vice President Community and First Nations Engagement. Mr. Richard Murphy, the current Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, has been appointed as President.