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Chief & Council
The Wei Wai Kum First Nation Council is responsible for serving the community through strong, transparent, and accountable leadership. The Council consists of eight members: the Chief and seven Councilors. Together, Chief and Council oversee the delivery of effective programs, businesses, and services while upholding and respecting the Nation’s culture and traditions.
Council members serve four-year terms and are elected on a staggered basis, with four members elected every two years to ensure continuity in leadership.
Chief Christopher Roberts
2nd Term
Elected Councillor: Feb 2023
Elected Chief Councillor: Feb 2023
Current Term Ends: Feb 2027
Portfolios:
- Economic Prosperity
- External Relations & Title and Rights
- Executive Committee
- Chief Negotiator, Treaty
Dawn Duncan
Elected Councillor: Apr 2024
Current Term Ends: Feb 2027
Portfolios:
- Capacity Development
- Community Lands
- External Relations & Title and Rights
- Member Well-Being
dawnduncan@weiwaikum.ca
Kimberly Puglas
2nd Term on Council
Elected Councillor: Feb 2021
Current Term Ends: Feb 2025
Portfolios:
- Capacity Development
- Economic Prosperity
- Member Well-Being
- Executive Committee
Shelly Haunch
2nd Term on Council
Elected Councillor: Feb 2023
Current Term Ends: Feb 2027
Portfolios:
- Capacity Development
- Community Lands
- Economic Prosperity
- External Relations & Title and Rights
Tony Roberts Jr.
2nd Term on Council
Elected Councillor: Feb 2021
Current Term Ends: Feb 2025
Portfolios:
- Capacity Development
- Community Lands
- External Relations & Title and Rights
- Executive Committee
Lorraine Henderson
1st Term on Council
Elected Councillor: Feb 2023
Current Term Ends: Feb 2027
Portfolios:
- Community Lands
- External Relations & Title and Rights
- Member Well-Being
- Executive Committee
lorrainehenderson@weiwaikum.ca
Christine Smith
1st Term on Council
Elected Councillor: Feb 2025
Current Term Ends: Feb 2029
Portfolios:
- Capacity Development
- Community Lands
- Economic Prosperity
- Member Well-Being