Council of Elders

Chief and Council are pleased to introduce the members of our Council of Elders. Nine respected Nation members stepped forward to serve in this role, and we want to make sure the broader membership knows who they are, what they are doing, and why it matters.

Our Elders are not a committee is a gathering of knowledge-holders who meet with Chief and Council Advisory Committees, and Nation leadership on a needs basis to provide cultural guidance, review policies through the lens of our values, mentor our Councillor Representatives, and speak honestly about what they are seeing in the community.

YOUR COUNCIL OF ELDERS

We are proud to recognize each of the following nine Elders who have committed their time and knowledge to this council.

Elder Robert Cree; FM 468 First Nation Reserve

Elder Eileen Desjarlais; FM 468 First Nation Reserve

Elder Pat Golosky; Edmonton Region

Elder Melissa Hunt; Edmonton Region

Elder Shirley Klassen; FM 468 First Nation Reserve

Elder Violet Lorenz; Edmonton Region

Elder John McKenzie; Edmonton Region

Elder Donald Moore; Edmonton Region

Elder Karen Scoville; FM 468 First Nation Reserve

We extend our deepest gratitude to our Elders, whose cultural knowledge, wisdom, and guidance were at the heart of this program.

Their commitment to sharing knowledge, strengthening community connections, and serving our Nation helped guide this work every step of the way. Through their leadership, our cultural values remained a strong foundation for the program and its success.

We honor and thank our Elders for their continued guidance, dedication, and commitment to our Nation—ensuring our culture, values, and teachings remain strong for generations to come.