The Mikisew Cree First Nation (Mikisew) has lived on the ancestral lands of the Athabasca Delta and Wood Buffalo National Park in Northeastern Alberta since time immemorial.

The lives of Mikisew members remain closely connected to the land and are grounded in Woodland Cree traditions, cultural knowledge, history, and a deep understanding of the natural environment. Traditional practices, including hunting, fishing, trapping, harvesting, and gathering, continue to play an important role in maintaining the Nation’s culture and strengthening connections between generations.

Governance and Leadership

Mikisew Cree First Nation is governed by an elected Chief and Council, who provide leadership, guidance, and strategic direction to the Nation. Chief and Council work closely with Mikisew’s Administration and executive leadership to advance the Nation’s priorities, strengthen programs and services, and support the long-term well-being of members.

Chief and Council also have an important responsibility to represent and advocate for Mikisew members and their collective interests. Their work includes advancing strategic priorities, protecting Treaty and Aboriginal rights and interests, supporting community and economic development, strengthening relationships with governments and industry, and ensuring that decisions affecting Mikisew’s traditional territory consider the Nation’s rights, values, knowledge, and priorities.

Mikisew Cree First Nation’s current elected leadership consists of:

• Chief Melody Lepine-Dell

• Councillor Paul Tuccaro

• Councillor Kevin Courtoreille

• Councillor Sandra Antoine

• Councillor Jocelyn Marten

• Councillor Shirley Dunning

• Councillor Eddie McDonald

For nearly 30 years, Mikisew Group, our wholly owned business arm, has worked toward the long-term, sustainable economic progress of our Nation and its members through employment and significant investments in education, training, social programs and infrastructure.

Our second major department, the Mikisew Cree First Nation Government Industry Relations (GIR), was formed in 2001 to act as a liaison between resource developers, operators, government agencies and the community.