Overview
Our Leadership & Governance
Chief and Council provide leadership and direction for Wei Wai Kum First Nation, serving the community through strong, transparent, and accountable governance. The Council consists of the Chief and seven Councillors who work together to set strategic priorities, approve laws and policies, and oversee the delivery of programs, services, and Nation-owned businesses while upholding Wei Wai Kum culture and traditions.
Guided by the Strategic Plan, Chief and Council work closely with administration, staff, and community members to advance key priorities including governance development, community lands, economic prosperity, member well-being, and the recognition of Wei Wai Kum title and rights. Council members serve four-year terms and are elected on a staggered basis, with four members elected every two years to support continuity and stability in leadership.
Current Council
Chief councillor
(returning councillor)
Christopher Roberts Christopher Roberts
Elected: Feb 2023 Current Term Ends: Feb 2027
Working Groups:
- Capacity Development
- Community Lands
- Member Well-Being
- Economic Prosperity
- External Relations & Title and Rights
- Executive Committee
councillor
Dawn Duncan Dawn Duncan
Elected: Apr 2024 Current Term Ends: Feb 2027
Working Groups:
- Capacity Development
- Community Lands
- External Relations & Title and Rights
- Member Well-Being
councillor (2nd term)
Kimberly Puglas Kimberly Puglas
Elected: Feb 2021 Current Term Ends: Feb 2029
Working Groups:
- Capacity Development
- Economic Prosperity
- Member Well-Being
- Executive Committee
Councillor (2nd Term)
Shelly Haunch Shelly Haunch
Elected: Feb 2023 Current Term Ends: Feb 2027
Working Groups:
- Capacity Development
- Community Lands
- Economic Prosperity
- External Relations & Title and Rights
councillor (2nd term)
Tony Roberts Jr. Tony Roberts Jr.
Elected: Feb 2021 Current Term Ends: Feb 2025
Working Groups:
- Capacity Development
- Community Lands
- External Relations & Title and Rights
- Executive Committee
Councillor
Christine Smith Christine Smith
Elected: Feb 2025 Current Term Ends: Feb 2029
Working Groups:
- Capacity Development
- Community Lands
- Economic Prosperity
- Member Well-Being
Councillor
Lorraine Henderson Lorraine Henderson
Elected: Feb 2023 Current Term Ends: Feb 2027
Working Groups:
- Community Lands
- External Relations & Title and Rights
- Member Well-Being
- Executive Committee
Councillor
Sonny Assu Sonny Assu
Elected: Feb 2025 Current Term Ends: Feb 2029
Working Groups:
- Community Lands
- Economic Prosperity
- External Relations & Title and Rights
- Member Well-Being
Working Groups
Working groups includes Community Lands, Economic Prosperity, External Relations & Title Rights, Member Well-Being, Capacity Development and the Executive Committee.