Chief & Councillors

The government of the Lil’wat Nation consists of one Chief and twelve councillors elected to a two-year term of office. The Chief is the respected leader and spokesperson for the Council and the Lil’wat.

The Chief and Council have a legal duty to protect the lands and assets of the Lil’wat Nation. They also set the overall direction of the administration. Additionally, Council is required to fulfill community responsibilities through taking on various portfolios that address: housing, education, land use, fisheries, community wellness, social development, external affairs, agriculture; recreation, economic development, and culture/heritage.

Chief and Council meet every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Ts’zil Learning Centre Boardroom. Council meetings are open to Lil’wat Nation members and the minutes of all meetings are available to Lil’wat Nation members from the Council Executive Secretary.

2009 – 2011 Lil’wat Nation Council Profile

Chief

• Leonard Andrew

Councillors

• Bruce Edmonds
• Vaughan Gabriel
• Joanne John
• Lois Joseph
• Maxine Joseph
• Feclicite Nelson
• Martina Pierre
• Tara Smith
• Rosemary Stager
• Christopher Wells
• Morgan Wells
• Patricia Williams