Council Members
Chief Frank Atsynia and six Council Members, each representing the best interests of community members, form the council of the Cree Nation of Wemindji. It is the main governing and legislative body for the community.
The Chief and Council Members also oversee portfolios and departments. See the distribution of mandates.
The CNW elected representatives are:
Frank Atsynia
Chief
Charlotte Ottereyes
Deputy Chief
Rocky Georgekish
Councillor
George Natawapineskum
Councillor
Roslyn Tomatuk
Councillor
Bill Stewart
Councillor
Drayden Mistacheesick
Councillor
Distribution of mandates to council members
Each department has a set of portfolios, and council members take on the mandates below. Tap a department to see its portfolios and who is responsible.
Economic Development
- Existing local entities
- Entrepreneurial development
- Tourism
- Economic sustainability
Council members: Chief Frank Atsynia, Deputy Chief Charlotte Ottereyes, Drayden Mistacheesick
Education
- Scholarship development
- Alternative education systems
- School communication
- Vocational program provision
Council members: Rocky Georgekish, Drayden Mistacheesick, Roslyn Tomatuk
Energy Systems
- Existing system
- Expansion
- Alternative energy development
- Power conservation
- Power arrears
Council members: Chief Frank Atsynia, George Natawapineskum
Environment and Land Management
- Offshore islands
- Protected area
- Intervening waters
- Mercury program
- Climate change
Council members: Rocky Georgekish, Drayden Mistacheesick, George Natawapineskum
Environmental Health and Public Health
- CBHSSJB health issues
- Drinking water
- Food storage and food services
- Community-wide health response systems
- Disease prevention and health promotion
- Sanitation
- Recycling
Council members: Roslyn Tomatuk, Bill Stewart
Housing
- New housing, existing rental housing and rental arrears
- Rent-to-own and homeownership
- Specialized housing for Elders, young families and people with disabilities
Council members: Rocky Georgekish, George Natawapineskum, Roslyn Tomatuk
Justice and Policing
- By-law development
- Policing issues
- Local justice development
- Provincial court support
Council member: Chief Frank Atsynia
Public Safety and Public Security
- Maintenance of public buildings
- Roads and walkways
- Emergency measures maintenance
- Emergency response systems
- Prevention of violence and social deterioration
Council members: Deputy Chief Charlotte Ottereyes, George Natawapineskum
Public Service
- Culture enhancement and preservation
- Youth development
- Recreational program development and provision
- Social development — wellness and family growth
- CBHSSJB
- Social service issues
- Communications
Council members: Chief Frank Atsynia, Deputy Chief Charlotte Ottereyes, Roslyn Tomatuk
Transportation
- Airport maintenance
- Relationship with air delivery systems
- Transport issues
- Water services
- Route du Nord issues
Council members: Chief Frank Atsynia, Rocky Georgekish
Wemindji Trappers’ Association
Council member: Rocky Georgekish
Youth and Elders
- Women’s issues
- International Women’s Day
- Racism
- Anti-bullying
- Youth issues
- Elders issues
Council members: Deputy Chief Charlotte Ottereyes, Drayden Mistacheesick, George Natawapineskum