We are pleased to announce our first Council Representatives under the Council Representative Program. Following a comprehensive selection process that included application screening, initial review with Chief and Council, and 11 interviews and final selection completed by our Council of Elders, we are excited to welcome Stacey Cockerill and Jeffrery Cree to these important leadership development positions.
Councillor Representative
Jeff Cree
Councillor Representative
Stacey Cockerill
Both Stacey and Jeffrery serve the Nation as valued employees and demonstrated strong commitment to serving our community. Their selection reflects the qualities and dedication we were looking for in our inaugural Council Representatives – individuals who understand our Nation's operations, are committed to our members, and are ready to develop the governance and leadership skills that will benefit our community for years to come.
The Council of Elders evaluated each candidate on leadership potential, cultural knowledge, community connection, and commitment to serving the Nation. Chief and Council are honored to have endorsed their selections.
Councillor Representatives
Councillor Representatives are Nation employees, not elected officials. They work directly with Chief and Council and have specific authorities to quickly assist with Member services, questions, and concerns within established guidelines. They are a bridge — between Members and Nation leadership.
Within their delegated authority, Jeffery and Stacey can help with:
• Emergency Member assistance requests
• Minor housing maintenance requests and coordinating repairs
• Connecting you to the right department or service
• General questions and concerns about Nation programs and services
Recognizing Our Elders
We extend our deepest gratitude and respect to our Council of Elders who took their time to the process of carefully reviewing all applications, interviewing candidates, and making a final selection based on their assessment of their leadership potential, cultural knowledge, community connection, and commitment to serving our Nation. Their wisdom, guidance, and commitment to ensuring our cultural values remain at the heart of this program were essential to its success.
We recognize and thank:
• Elder Robert Cree
• Elder Eileen Desjarlais
• Elder Pat Golosky
• Elder Melissa Hunt
• Elder Shirley Klassen
• Elder Violet Lorenz
• Elder John McKenzie
• Elder Donald Moore
• Elder Karen Scoville
Their dedication to this process demonstrates the strength of our traditional governance practices and ensures that our Council Representative Program is built on a foundation of cultural integrity and community wisdom.
Council of Elders