Chiefs Messages

Chief Elliot Kahpeaysewat born December 12, 1969, is a member of the Moosomin First Nation in Central Saskatchewan and is proud to be of Cree descent. He was born and raised on Moosomin First Nation where he currently resides with his 5 children. Growing up as son of a Chief, First Nations politics was very familiar to him; his father served Moosomin First Nation in Leadership as chief for well over 10 years so it was natural for him to follow the path set before him.  He started his political career in 2009 when he was elected as a Council member for the First Nation. As Councillor he was active in many events held within the Community and is a strong believer in community involvement. On January 22, 2011 he was elected as Chief of the Moosomin First Nation. With his election victory he is leading the First Nation into a new era of relationship building, most importantly in the growth of the community in being self sufficient in areas of Governance, Health, Education, Employment and Treaties.

Chief Ben Weenie is currently Chief of the Young Chippewayan First Nation (Stoney Knoll). Ben has taken many roles in First Nation Community leadership development. He is presently working on the Stoney Knoll land claim and is making progress in that area. His past employment experiences range from policy Development, Counseling and prevention, developing Strategies in social programming and various other social and health initiatives. Ben's Education includes gambling intervention, intervention assessment treatment, board of directors training, Nechi training, management training, facilitator, employment counseling, and Grade 12 diploma. His awards and recognitions include the Battlefords District Multicultural Council Award (1996) and the Canadian Aboriginal Award (Culture Category). Ben is committed to assisting and developing cultural appropriate programs to meet the needs of First Nations as well a sound and responsible staff providing service to First Nations. He has a large family and resides at Sweetgrass First Nation and has a very keen and active interest in Native Culture activities.

Chief Wayne Standinghorn has served as Chief of Sweetgrass First Nation for a total 14 years. Most recently re- elected in 2007, he is committed to the development of his First Nation in all areas including health, education, recreation, housing and economic development. Prior to entering his years in leadership he operated his own sand/gravel business. He also was sports and recreation coordinator in the late 70's to the early 80's. Wayne served on Sweetgrass council from 1980- 1983, and then was elected chief in 1989 and served for ten years. He was re-elected in 2005 and served consecutive terms to present. Throughout his tenure, Wayne has sat on a wide variety of boards such as, SIIT, FNUC, NNADAP, BTCIHC, and Indian Gaming Regulators. Wayne is the father of three and resides at the Sweetgrass First Nation. Wayne is a firm believer in the preservation of Treaties.

Chief Larry Davis Ahenakew B.A., Chief of the Ahtahkakoop First Nation, was born and raised on the Ahtahkakoop First Nation. He represents the Battleford Agency Tribal Council Inc. Chief Ahenakew attended and graduated from the Shell lake School of Shell lake, Saskatchewan. He went on to pursue a higher level of education and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan, obtaining a Native Studies Degree with a Minors in Sociology, Political Studies and Commerce. He entered into the workforce with his band as Director of Post Secondary, Education Coordinator, and Director of Social Development. He then ran for political office at his reserve as Band Councilor for twelve years, before deciding to run for Chief. He successfully became Chief upon his first time running for office and completing a three year term and recently became re- elected by his people. He is a firm believer in accountability and transparency in all levels of government. Being transparent is something that Chief Ahenakew and his council have worked towards. Chief Ahenakew and his wife Iona, have one daughter named Stacy and son in law, Dustin, also one beautiful granddaughter that makes all his hectic, stressful job a joy, a joy to come home to at the end of the day!

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