The First Nation Lands Advisory Board (LAB) announce outcomes of 2024 Elections

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SUTTON, Ontario, Aug. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Lands Advisory Board is happy to announce the appointment of seven (7) LAB Administrators. There are two (2) newly elected administrators, whereas 5 (5) have been re-elected of their areas. The newly elected Administrators will start a three-year time period instantly after the shut of the 2024 LAB Annual Basic Assembly in late August.

“I’m more than happy with the election outcomes. A heat welcome to the brand new LAB administrators Howard E. Grant (Western Area) and Chief Gordon BlueSky (Manitoba) in your appointments. Additionally, congratulations to our returning LAB Administrators Chief Maureen Chapman, Steven Roy Johnson, Chief Jeremy Norman, Philip Goulais and James Cada. I’m assured on this group of revered First Nation’s leaders who’ve had nice impression in every of their communities to advance governance and handle points that matter to our individuals. The LAB could have a depth of expertise that can assist us advance Framework Settlement lands governance to implement land administration options in communities from coast-to-coast-to coast,” mentioned Chief Robert Louie, Chairman of the LAB.

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Western Area

Chief Maureen Chapman is a returning LAB Director from Sq’ewá:lxw First Nation within the Higher Fraser Valley area of British Columbia. Her conventional identify is Shxwetelemel-elhot and he or she is a Hereditary Chief in her neighborhood and is President for the Sto:lo Xwexwilmexw Authorities.

Howard E. Grant is a newly elected director. Howard was born and raised in Musqueam First Nation. He’s a cultural speaker, historian and cultural chief of his household. Howard is the Government Director of the First Nations Summit and has been a protracted serving member of the Musqueam Indian Band Council. Mr. Grant is a well-respected chief who has held senior stage positions for each Musqueam Indian Band and within the federal authorities.

Prairie Area

Steven Roy Johnston is a returning LAB Director from Mistawasis First Nation in Saskatchewan. Steven is a member and Councillor of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak authorities and is devoted to financial growth, finance, housing and baby and household companies. Steven additionally sits on the board of the First Nation Monetary Administration Board.

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Chief Jeremy Norman can also be a returning LAB Director from Flying Mud First Nation in Saskatchewan. Chief Norman is the son of former Chief Jim Norman. Chief Jeremy Norman labored as recreation director for Flying Mud for 12 years and served as Band Councillor for six years earlier than being elected chief in 2016.

Manitoba

Chief Gordon BlueSky is the newly elected LAB Director for Manitoba. Gordon was first elected Chief of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation within the spring of 2022 and was reelected by acclamation in April 2024 for a brand new 4 yr time period. He was lately elected for a 2nd time period to the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee board as their Vice-President and is additionally the spokesperson for the Treaty One Nations. Chief BlueSky has served because the Lands and Sources Supervisor for Brokenhead Ojibway Nation and was beforehand an Implementation Officer for the Treaty Land Entitlement Committee of Manitoba. 

Japanese Area

Philip Goulais is a long-standing LAB Director who has been re-elected for an additional time period. Mr. Goulais former Chief of Nipissing First Nation (2003-2006) and Indian Commissioner of Ontario (1992-2000). Moreover, Mr. Goulais served as Grand Chief of Robinson-Huron Territory from 1982 to 1988. Along with being a LAB Director, Philip sits on a number of boards and is an advisor to the Union of Ontario Indians.

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James Cada has additionally been re-elected for an additional time period with the LAB. James has served for greater than twenty years because the Director of Operations for Mississauga First Nation. James has in depth expertise with land settlement agreements and negotiation staff member for HWY/ILA and Flooded Lands Negotiations. James was an instrumental in championing the Mississauga Land Code and plenty of key neighborhood services and infrastructure growth tasks constructed at Mississauga First Nation.

Concerning the First Nation Land Advisory Board
The Lands Advisory Board was created to assist First Nations to renew jurisdiction over reserve lands and sources. The Lands Advisory Board is comprised of an elected Chairman and regionally elected Administrators, decided by the Councils of the signatory First Nations who’ve formally established their land codes.

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• The Lands Advisory Board was created to assist First Nations in resuming jurisdiction over reserve lands and sources. The Lands Advisory Board is comprised of an elected chairman and regionally elected administrators, decided by the councils of the signatory First Nations who’ve formally established their land codes.
• The Framework Settlement was developed to offer recognition for First Nations’ inherent proper to manipulate their reserve lands. The Framework Settlement features a rising variety of communities throughout Canada who’re desirous about changing the restrictive lands-related sections of the Indian Act with the authorized framework developed in a neighborhood land code.

Related hyperlinks:

Lands Advisory Board • First Nations Land Administration Useful resource Centre

For extra data, media might contact:

John Makson
Senior Public Relations Advisor
Lands Advisory Board
john.makson@labrc.com

250-661-5471

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