Whitesand First Nation Council is the elected governing body responsible for representing the best interests of the community members, administering federally funded programming and making decisions on various aspects. Whitesand First Nation Council represent the First Nation in dealing with external entities such as the Canadian Government, Provincial Government, and First Nations. Whitesand First Nation Council develops and implements policies, by-laws and regulations, oversees delivery of services and advocates for their membership. 

 

Council Portfolios

  • Governance: All Council Members
  • Infrastructure: All Council Members
  • Education: Councillor Yvette Kwandibens & Councillor Melanie Tibishkogijig
  • Economic Development: Councillor Angela Nodin & Councillor Paul Matinet
  • Health: Councillor Melanie Tibishkogijig & Councillor Emil Wabasons
  • Housing: Councillor Hope Tibishkogijig & Councillor Yvette Kwandibens
  • Public Works: Councillor Paul Matinet & Councillor Angela Nodin
  • Administration: Councillor Emil Wabasons & Councillor Hope Tibishkogijig

Current Council - Term ends 2027

Lawrence Wanakamik

Lawrence Wanakamik

Chief

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Hope Tibishkogijig

Hope Tibishkogijig

Councillor

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Melanie Tibishkogijig

Melanie Tibishkogijig

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Angela Nodin

Angela Nodin

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Yvette Kwandibens

Yvette Kwandibens

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Emil Wabasons

Emil Wabasons

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Paul Matinet

Paul Matinet

Councillor

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