Governance
Mikisew is governed by an elected team of representatives with one Chief and six councillors.
This team works diligently locally, nationally and internationally to preserve history and tradition while propelling progress.
Chief and Council provide guidance and direction to our executive committee, which manages the daily operations of the Nation, providing services, allocating resources and advocating on behalf of Band members and their interests.
Chief Melody Lepine
Mikisew Leadership
Portfolio Committees
1. Governance & Rights
The Governance and Rights committee supports the development and strengthening of Mikisew sovereignty and self-determination. Will strive to advance and protect Mikisew inherent and Treaty rights and our jurisdiction of authority of our territory.
- Committee Chair: Chief Melody Lepine
- Committee: Councillor Shirley Dunning, Councillor Jocelyn Marten
2. Finance & Administration
The Finance & Administration committee supports the coordination of all Mikisew departments, the management of finances and budgets and the communications and engagement with members. Improving cost effective and efficient workflows within our operations will strengthen program and service delivery for our members. Sound financial oversight is a foundation of good governance.
- Committee Chair: Councillor Shirley Dunning
- Committee: Chief Melody Lepine, Councillor Sandra Antoine
3. Education, Training & Economic Development
The Education, Training and Economic Development committee supports Mikisew members to be economically self-sufficient. Members seeking to support themselves, sustain their families and support their economic well-being. These include enhancing and delivering programs and services in education, employment training, entrepreneurship and support in finding long-term employment. Seeks to maximize the personal successes of Mikisew members and promote inclusive personal development.
- Committee Chair: Councillor Kevin Courtoreille
- Committee Members: Councillor Sandra Antoine, Councillor Eddie McDonald, Councillor Paul Tuccaro
4. Land Stewardship & Culture
The Land Stewardship and Culture committee supports the protection of our environment, culture and way of life. Our relationship with the land sustains our culture, knowledge, language and intergenerational responsibilities. These include enhancing and delivering programs and services in culture retention, environmental monitoring, natural resource management, climate change and knowledge preservation.
- Committee Chair: Councillor Jocelyn Marten
- Committee Members: Councillor Kevin Courtoreille, Councillor Paul Tuccaro
5. Health & Wellness
The Wellness committee supports the health and social wellbeing of Mikisew members and families. Taking care of those in need by supporting access to health care, mental health services, addictions treatments and caring for our elders and those with disabilities. We care for our members that are struggling with addictions, trauma, grief and loss, mental health challenges, chronic diseases and declining health.
- Committee Chair: Councillor Sandra Antoine
- Committee Members: Councillor Eddie McDonald, Councillor Jocelyn Marten
6. Housing & Capital Infrastructure
The Housing and Capital Infrastructure committee supports the enhancement and development of Mikisew lands, community infrastructure assets and housing. Delivers a broad range of services and projects to maintain and develop sustainable communities. Supports current and future homes, buildings and infrastructure (public works, emergency management, energy efficiencies, property management, community planning, infrastructure growth and housing).
- Committee Chair: Councillor Paul Tuccaro
- Committee Members: Councillor Eddie McDonald, Councillor Kevin Courtoreille
Honouring Our Former Chiefs
| Justin Martin (Deceased 1909) | 1899 to 1909 |
| Justin Martin, Jr. (Resigned 1930) | 1909 to 1930 |
| Felix (Pierre) Guillaume (Whitehead) (Deceased 1941) | 1930 to 1941 |
| John Cowie | 1942 to 1968 |
| Ernest (Courtoreille) Wittago | 1968 to 1970 |
| Albert Gladue | 1970 to 1974 |
| John James Courtoreille | 1974 to 1976 |
| Archie Waquan (Resigned 1976) | 1976 to 1976 |
| Sammy Tuccaro (Resigned 1977) | 1976 to 1977 |
| Cecilia Simpson (Interim Chief) | 1977 to 1977 |
| Albert Gladue | 1977 to 1978 |
| Lawrence Courtoreille | 1978 to 1979 |
| Lloyd (John R.) Antoine | 1979 to 1980 |
| Lawrence Courtoreille | 1980 to 1984 |
| Archie Waquan | 1984 to 1986 |
| Rita Marten | 1986 to 1989 |
| Mathew Lepine | 1989 to 1990 |
| Archie Waquan | 1990 to 1993 |
| Lawrence Vermillion | 1993 to 1996 |
| Archie Waquan | 1996 to 1999 |
| George Poitras | 1999 to 2002 |
| Archie Waquan | 2002 to 2005 |
| Roxanne Marcel | 2005 to 2008 |
| Roxanne Marcel | 2008 to 2011 |
| Steve Courtoreille | 2011 to 2014 |
| Steve Courtoreille | 2014 to 2017 |
| Archie Waquan | 2017 to 2020 |
| Peter Powder (Resigned 2022) | 2020 to 2022 |
|
Billy Joe Tuccaro
|
2022 to 2023 |
|
Billy Joe Tuccaro
|
2023 to 2026 |
