National Members Council

The National Members Council provides advice to the board of directors on a range of matters including the research and strategic plans of the Corporation, they elect the board of directors, approve the Centre’s audits and annual financial reports and approves changes to the Centre’s corporate bylaws.

Front row left to right: Herb George, Doreen Spence, Judy White, Ed Allen, Sophie Pierre Middle row left to right: Lynda Powless, Wendy McNab, Valerie Galley (resigned), Joan Jack, Claudette Dumont-Smith, Catherine Ginnish, Roger Adolph Back row left to right: Perry Bellegarde (resigned), Robin Henry, Lee Ahenakew, Daniel McKennitt, Mike Fontaine, Luc Laine, Mark Caliou, Troy Jerome, Sandra Delaronde, Shannin Metatawabin

The following individuals are the current members of the National Members Council:

Roger Adolph, Lilloet, BC
Lee Ahenakew, Dundas, Ont.
Floyd Bernard, Maliseet, NB
Mark Caillou, Barrhead, Alberta
Jaret Cardinal, High Prairie, Alberta
Sandra Delaronde, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Patricia Doyle-Bedwell, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Claudette Dumont Smith, Gatineau, QC
Mike Fontaine, Winnipeg, Man.
Wendy Fontaine, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Catherine Ginnish, Eel Ground, N.B.
Terry Goodtrack, Ottawa, Ont.
Robin Henry, Nepean, Ont.
Joan Jack, Berens River, Manitoba
Troy Jerome, Listuguj, QC
Luc Laine, Wendake, QC
William Lomax, Brooklyn , NY
Daniel (Beaulieu) McKennitt, Edmonton, Alberta
Shannin Metatawabin, Vancouver, BC
Dr. Michael Monture, Six Nations
Theresa Morris, Prince George, BC
Chief Sophie Pierre, Cranbrook, BC
Rudolfo Pino-Robles, Saskatoon, Sask
Lynda Powless, Ohsweken, Ontario
Doreen Spence, Calgary, Alberta
Judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Saskatoon, Sask.
Judy White, Conne River, Nfld
Jody Wilson, Vancouver, BC