Whitesand First Nation

First Nation band administration refers to the governance and management of a First Nation's affairs, including its lands, resources, and community programs, as defined under the Indian Act and increasingly through self-government agreements. It involves a council, typically composed of a chief and councillors, elected by band members, who are responsible for making decisions and overseeing the band's operations.

1. Key Functions:

• Governance and Administration
  • Responsible for the overall governance and administration of the First Nation's affairs, including land management, resource management, and community services. 
• Community Programs and Services
  • Oversee the delivery of essential services such as education, housing, water and sewer, roads, and other community programs. 
• Membership
  • Band councils are involved in managing band membership and developing membership rules.
• Finances
  • Manage the band's finances and ensure proper financial oversight.
• Self-Government
  • Increasingly, First Nations are pursuing self-government agreements, which allow them to take greater control over their governance and administration. 

2. Band Administration:

• Band Administrator
  • A band administrator is often appointed to manage the day-to-day operations of the band administration, working with various departments and overseeing staff. 
• Departments
  • Band administrations typically have multiple departments, such as finance, public works, health, child and family services, social services, and education.
• Accountability
  • Band administrators and councils are accountable to the band members for their decisions and actions. 

Team Information

Mission and Goals

To work alongside Chief and Council to implement their long- and short-term goals as defined by their Strategic Plan for the organization and membership.