Elders play an integral role at the Board of Chiefs, Executive Council meetings, and working groups. Four Elders, each representing the Partners, is present and engaged at the Board of Chiefs meetings. In addition, one Elder participates in the Executive Council and working group meetings. It is through our Elders representation that NITHA remains grounded in its First Nation identity representing our diverse Partnership.
Our Elders are Mike Daniels, William Ratfoot, Rose Daniels, Gertie Montgrand, John Cook and Albert Fiddler.
The four Partners are unique and make their own decisions.
Relationships are principal.
Decisions are made based on consensus.
Consensus based decisions are informed and supported by the practices of gathering information from various sources, open and timely communication, and supportive learning environments.
Board of Chiefs

Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte
BOC Member
Prince Albert Grand Council

Chief Jonathon Sylvestre
BOC Alternate
Meadow Lake Tribal Council

To be appointed
BOC Member
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation

Chief Tammy Cook-Searson
BOC Member
Lac La Ronge Indian Band
Alternates
Vice Chief Christopher Jobb
BOC Alternate
Prince Albert Grand Council
To be appointed
BOC Alternate
Meadow Lake Tribal Council
To be appointed
BOC Alternate
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
Councillor Devin Bernatchez
BOC Alternate
Lac La Ronge Indian Band
Executive Council

Shirley Woods
Prince Albert Grand Council

Marcia Merasty
Meadow Lake Tribal Council

Arnette Weber-Beeds
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation

Mary Carlson
Lac La Ronge Indian Band