ᑭᑕᐢᑫᓇᐤ ᐅᓀᑳᓇᐳᐘᐠ
kitaskînaw onîkânapowak
Board of Directors
Councillor Derek Auger
Councillor Derek Auger represents the Woodland Cree First Nation and serves as Chairperson on the KTCEA Board of Directors.
Councillor Darren Auger
Councillor Darren Auger represents Whitefish Lake First Nation #459 and serves as vice chairperson on the KTCEA Board of Directors.
Chief Ivan Sawan
Chief Ivan Sawan represents Loon River First Nation and serves as a board member on the KTCEA Board of Directors and has formerly served as Chairperson.
Chief Sawan is proud to be born and raised in Loon River First Nation. He currently serves as the Chairperson of KTCEA, as a member of the Kee Tas Kee Now Child and Family Services Board, and as a representative on the Treaty 8 Health Committee. He was elected as a Councillor at the age of 28 and was in that role for 15 years until he was elected as Chief. Throughout this time, he fostered economic opportunities for the community through the Loon River First Nation Group of Companies which are entirely owned by the Nation. Chief Sawan is extremely passionate about providing excellent educational opportunities for children and youth to lay the foundations for their successful futures.
Chief Gladys Okemow
Chief Gladys Okemow represents Peerless Trout First Nation and serves on the KTCEA Board of Directors.
Chief Albert Thunder
Chief Albert Thunder represents Whitefish Lake First Nation #459 and serves as a member of the KTCEA Board of Directors.
Chief Issac Laboucan-Avirom
Chief Isaac Laboucan-Avirom represents the Woodland Cree First Nation and serves as a board member on the KTCEA Board of Directors.
Chief Billy Joe Laboucan
Chief Billy Joe Laboucan represents Lubicon Lake Band in Little Buffalo, Alberta and has served as Chief of Lubicon Lake Band since 2013 and serves as a member on the KTCEA Board of Directors. He believes education is essential for imparting foundational knowledge that will further careers and futures.
Councillor Shayne Letendre
Councillor Shayne Letendre represents Loon River First Nation serves on the KTCEA Board of Directors.
Councillor Jason Laboucan
Councillor Jason Laboucan represents Lubicon Lake Band and serves on the KTCEA Board of Directors.
Councillor Corrine Alook
Councillor Corrine Alook represents Peerless Trout First Nation and serves on the KTCEA Board of Directors.
Councillor Timothy Sawan
Councillor Timothy Sawan represents Lubicon Lake Band and serves on the KTCEA Board of Directors.
Councillor Frank Whitehead
Councillor Frank Whitehead represents Woodland Cree First Nation and serves as a member on the KTCEA Board of Directors.
Councillor Judy Sinclair
Councillor Judy Sinclair represents Peerless Trout First Nation and serves on the KTCEA Board of Directors.
Councillor Clifford Laboucan
Councillor Clifford Laboucan represents Whitefish Lake First Nation #459 and serves on the KTCEA Board of Directors.
Councillor Cody Letendre
Councillor Cody Letendre represents Loon River First Nation and serves on the KTCEA Board of Directors.