Appointments

How appointments work

Several of the organizations for which the ministers have appointment responsibilities have been established under land claims and enabling legislation to carry out functions associated with resource management and dispute resolution. Many play a particularly significant role in the North. Others have an advisory role to the ministers. These organizations (boards, panels, commissions) are physically located across the country and vary in scope.

Members of these organizations are appointed in one of two ways:

• A Governor in Council appointment is made by the Governor General on the advice of one of the ministers and the Queen's Privy Council of Canada
• A ministerial appointment is made directly by a minister through a letter of appointment

There are approximately 90 order in council and 200 ministerial appointees in the various institutions.

Order in Council (OIC)/Governor in Council appointments

• Arbitration Board (Inuvialuit)
• British Columbia Treaty Commission
• Canadian High Arctic Research Station
• Cree Naskapi Commission
• James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement
• Nunavut Wildlife Management Board
• Office of the Treaty Commissioner in Saskatchewan
• Renewable Resources Board (Gwich'in)
• Renewable Resources Board (Sahtu)
• Specific Claims Tribunal
• Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba

Ministerial appointments

• Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board

  The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board is a co-management board composed of Indigenous hunters, government biologists and wildlife managers. As an advisory board, it works with governments, communities, industry and other organizations to develop recommendations for the conservation and management of the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq caribou herds and their ranges.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Erik Allain	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	September 15, 2017
  Vacant	Alternate (at sole discretion of Minister)

• Environmental Studies Research Funds Management Board

  The Environmental Studies Research Funds Management Board manages the Environmental Studies Research Funds (ESRF) – a research program which sponsors environmental and social studies. It is designed to assist in the decision-making process related to oil and gas exploration and development on Canada's frontier lands, including all terms and conditions.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Jennifer Matthews	Chairperson (nominated by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers)	February 16, 2020
  David Burley	Member (nominated by the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board)	Indeterminate
  Eric Theriault	Member (nominated by the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board)	Indeterminate
  Robert Steedman	Member (nominated by the National Energy Board)	February 16, 2020
  Patrice Simon	Member (nominated by the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard)	February 16, 2020
  Sherry Becker	Member (nominated by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers)	February 16, 2020
  Steve Bettles	Member (nominated by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers)	February 16, 2020
  Mark Hopkins	Member (appointed in consultation with the Minister of Natural Resources)	February 16, 2020
  Marielle Thillet	Member (nominated by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers)	Aug 1, 2021
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)
  Philip Walsh	Public member for the South (at sole discretion of Minister (Natural Resources Canada))	March 9, 2021
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change)

• Eeyou Marine Region Impact Review Board

  The Eeyou Marine Region Impact Review Board screens project proposals in the Eeyou Marine Region to determine whether a review of environmental, social or economic impacts is required. When the board conducts a review, it determines if the proposal should proceed and, if so, under what terms and conditions. The Minister has the overriding authority to approve or reject projects in national or regional interests.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Isaac Masty	Chairperson (nominated by the Board)	June 14, 2018
  Fred Tomatuk	Member (nominated by the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee))	January 17, 2020
  Brendan O'Donnell	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	February 14, 2018
  Brian Craik	Member (nominated by the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee))	February 14, 2018

• Eeyou Marine Region Planning Commission

  The Eeyou Marine Region Planning Commission is responsible for preparing land use plans, which are approved by Governor in Council and the Executive Council of the Government of Nunavut. The commission monitors projects to ensure they conform to the land use plans.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Tina Petawabano	Chairperson (nominated by the Commission)	January 10, 2020
  Chantal Tétreault	Member (nominated by the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee))	February 15, 2020
  Lorne McNeice	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	March 26, 2018
  Alan Penn	Member (nominated by the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee))	February 14, 2018
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)

• Gwich'in Arbitration Panel

  The Gwich'in Arbitration Panel resolves disputes. It has jurisdiction to arbitrate in any matter which the agreement stipulates is to be determined by arbitration and any matter concerning the interpretation or application of the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement where the parties agree to be bound by an arbitration decision. The decisions are conclusive and binding on the parties to the arbitration and cannot be challenged by appeal or review in any court except on the grounds that the arbitrators have erred in law or exceeded their jurisdiction. In the absence of the Surface Rights Board to be created by legislation, relevant surface rights disputes in the Gwich'in Settlement Area may be referred to the Arbitration Panel.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)

• Gwich'in Land and Water Board

  The Gwich'in Land and Water Board provides for the conservation, development and utilization of the land and water resources of the settlement area in a manner that will provide the optimum benefit for past and future residents of the settlement area and the Mackenzie Valley, and for all Canadians.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Paul Sullivan	Chairperson (nominated by the Board)	January 10, 2018
  Margaret Nazon	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	October 30, 2019
  Elizabeth Wright	Member (nominated by the Gwich'in)	March 21, 2019
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the Gwich'in)
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)

• Gwich’in Land Use Planning Board

  The Gwich'in Land Use Planning Board has jurisdiction over developing, reviewing and proposing approvals, exceptions and amendments of the land use plan within the Gwich'in Settlement Area. The board recommends the settlement area land use plan for approval of the territorial and federal governments and the Gwich'in Tribal Council. The board may propose amendments to the approved plan, monitor compliance with the plan and conduct periodic reviews.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Bob Simpson	Chairperson (nominated by the Board)	January 5, 2018
  Arthur Boutilier	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	August 13, 2020
  Ian McLeod	Member (nominated by the Gwich'in)	January 10, 2020
  Fanny Greenland	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	July 29, 2018
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the Gwich'in)

• Inuvialuit Environmental Impact Review Board

  The Inuvialuit Environmental Impact Review Board carries out environmental impact assessments and public reviews of development projects referred to it by the Environmental Impact Screening Committee. The board decides whether a project should proceed and, if so, under what specific terms and conditions. The board considers any remedial or mitigative measures that it feels should be applied to the project to minimize harm to wildlife harvesting. Where wildlife compensation is an issue, the board may also recommend limits of liability for the developer.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Vacant	Chairperson (appointed with consent of the Inuvialuit)
  Catherine Cockney	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	October 30, 2019
  Jim Umpherson	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	December 27, 2017
  Bruce Chambers	Member (nominated by the Government of Yukon)	December 21, 2017

• Inuvialuit Environmental Impact Screening Committee

  The Inuvialuit Environmental Impact Screening Committee conducts environmental screenings of development proposals affecting the Inuvialuit Settlement Region to determine whether they could have a significant negative impact on the environment or on wildlife harvesting. Development proposals so identified are referred by the Screening Committee to the Environmental Impact Review Board or another appropriate body or bodies for an environmental impact assessment.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  David Livingstone	Chairperson (appointed with consent of the Inuvialuit)	August 13, 2020
  Bengt Pettersson	Member (nominated by the Government of Yukon)	August 4, 2019
  Albert Ruben, Sr.	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	March 21, 2019
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)

• Indian Oil and Gas Canada Co-Management Board

  The Indian Oil and Gas Canada Co-Management Board co-manages Indian Oil and Gas Canada, providing input on issues, policies, plans and priorities.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Sheilagh Murphy	Co-Chairperson (de facto)	Indeterminate
  Strater Crowfoot	Member (de facto)	Indeterminate
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)

• Mackenzie River Basin Board

  The Mackenzie River Basin Board oversees the implementation of the Mackenzie River Basin Transboundary Waters Master Agreement. It provides advice and information on water management issues to support cooperative management and informed decision-making for the benefit of all jurisdictions with interests in the Mackenzie River Basin.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Mohan Denetto	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	Indeterminate

• Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board

  The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board is the main instrument in the Mackenzie Valley for environmental assessments and environmental impact reviews of developments. It ensures that the impact on the environment and concerns of Indigenous people and the general public are taken into careful consideration before actions are taken in connection with proposed developments.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  JoAnne Deneron	Chairperson (nominated by the Board)	February 15, 2020
  Yvonne Doolittle	Member (nominated by the Sahtu)	May 7, 2020
  David Krutko	Member (nominated by the Gwich'in)	February 15, 2020
  Allison Munroe	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	January 10, 2020
  Joseph Handley	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	June 1, 2019
  James Wah-Shee	Member (nominated by the Tlicho Government)	March 13, 2019
  Bertha Norwegian	Member (nominated by the Dehcho)	October 27, 2017
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)

• Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board

  The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board is the overall land and water board for the Mackenzie Valley. The regional land and water boards established in settled claim areas are regional panels of the board. The board's three main functions are to:

  • process trans-regional land use and water use applications in the Mackenzie Valley
  • provide direction to regional land and water boards on general policy matters or on matters concerning the use of land and water or the deposit of waste that require consistent application throughout the Mackenzie Valley
  • issue land use permits and water licenses outside settled land claim areas in the Mackenzie Valley

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Mavis Cli-Michaud	Chairperson (nominated by the Board)	March 23, 2020
  Kimberly Fairman	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	August 13, 2020
  Camilia Zoe-Chocolate	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	March 21, 2017
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the Dehcho and in consultation with Indigenous groups)
  Vacant	Member (in consultation with Indigenous groups)

• Nunavik Marine Region Planning Commission

  The Nunavik Marine Region Planning Commission is responsible for establishing - in conjunction with government - broad planning policies, objectives and goals for the Nunavik Marine Region. Land use plans developed by the planning commission must be consistent with provisions of the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement. The land use plans guide and direct resource use and development in the Nunavik Marine Region. In addition to fulfilling those objectives described in the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement, the planning commission will perform such additional functions as may be agreed upon from time to time by government and the Makivik Designated Organization.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Henry Alayco	Chairperson (nominated by the Commission)	July 20, 2018
  Lorne McNeice	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	July 21, 2018
  Charlie Arngak	Member (nominated by Makivik)	July 20, 2018
  Muncy Novalinga	Member (nominated by Makivik)	July 20, 2018
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)

• Nunavik Marine Region Impact Review Board

  The Nunavik Marine Region Impact Review Board screens project proposals in the Nunavik Marine Region to determine whether a review of environmental, social or economic impacts is required. When the board conducts a review, it determines if the proposal should proceed and, if so, under what terms and conditions. The Minister has the overriding authority to approve or reject projects in national or regional interests.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Putulik Papigatuk	Chairperson (nominated by the Board)	May 16, 2020
  Peter May	Member (nominated by Makivik)	July 30, 2018
  Jean-Guy Beaudoin	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	July 21, 2018
  Vacant	Member (nominated by Makivik)

• Nunatsiavut Dispute Resolution Board

  The Nunatsiavut Dispute Resolution Board sits as an Arbitration Panel. One of its responsibilities is maintaining a roster of mediators and appointing mediators from the roster. The board also establishes rules and procedures for its internal administration and maintains a record of decisions.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Vacant	Chairperson (joint nomination by the Minister, the Nunatsiavut Government and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
  James Igloliorte	Member (joint nomination by the Minister, the Nunatsiavut Government and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)	March 2, 2021
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the Minister, the Nunatsiavut Government and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the Minister, the Nunatsiavut Government and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the Minister, the Nunatsiavut Government and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)

• Nunavut Impact Review Board

  The Nunavut Impact Review Board screens project proposals in Nunavut to determine whether a review of environmental, social or economic impacts is required. When the Nunavut Impact Review Board conducts a review, it determines whether the proposal should proceed and, if so, under what terms and conditions. The Minister has the overriding authority to approve or reject projects in national or regional interests.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Elizabeth Copland	Chairperson (nominated by the Board)	November 25, 2018
  Madeleine Qumuatuq	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	August 13, 2020
  Allen Maghagak	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	March 13, 2019
  Henry Ohokannoak	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	March 13, 2019
  Guy Alikut	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	September 25, 2017
  Putulik Papigatuk	Alternate (nominated by Makivik)	March 13, 2019
  Charlie Arngak	Alternate (nominated by Makivik)	March 13, 2019
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)

• Nunavut Implementation Panel

  The Nunavut Implementation Panel oversees and provides direction on the implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Allan MacDonald	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	Indeterminate

• Nunavut Planning Commission

  The Nunavut Planning Commission is responsible for developing land use plans, which are approved by Cabinet and the Executive Council of the Government of Nunavut. The commission will monitor compliance of land use plans implemented by government departments and agencies.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Andrew Nakashuk	Chairperson (nominated by the Commission in consutlation with the Government of Nunavut)	July 7, 2019
  Lorne Kusugak	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)	April 30, 2020
  Sam Omik	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	February 15, 2020
  Ovide Alakannuark	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)	October 26, 2019
  Peter Alareak	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	March 13, 2019
  Percy Kabloona	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	January 3, 2019
  Putulik Papigatuk	Alternate (nominated by Makivik)	March 13, 2019
  Charlie Arngak	Alternate (nominated by Makivik)	March 13, 2019
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)
  Vacant	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)

• Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal

  The Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal regulates entry and access to lands, determines rights of and compensation payable to the title holder and determines the amount for wildlife compensation claims in the Nunavut Settlement Area.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Bert Rose	Chairperson (nominated by the Tribunal)	April 15, 2019
  John Maurice	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)	November 16, 2019
  Elisapee Karetak	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	March 13, 2019
  Andre Tautu	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	March 30, 2018
  Meeka Kakudluk	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	October 30, 2017

• Nunavut Water Board

  The Nunavut Water Board has responsibilities and powers over the regulation, use and management of water in the Nunavut Settlement Area. The Nunavut Water Board contributes fully to the development of land use plans as they concern water in the Nunavut Settlement Area by providing its recommendations to the Nunavut Planning Commission.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Thomas Kabloona	Chairperson (nominated by the Board)	September 3, 2017
  Amanda Hanson Main	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)	October 26, 2019
  Lootie Toomasie	Member (nominated by the Government of Nunavut)	August 30, 2019
  Alex Ningark	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	March 13, 2019
  Norman Mike	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	October 8, 2017
  Nartok Makabe	Member (nominated by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)	September 15, 2017
  Charlie Arngak	Alternate (nominated by Makivik)	March 13, 2019
  Putulik Papigatuk	Alternate (nominated by Makivik)	March 13, 2019
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)
  Vacant	Member (nominated Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated)

• Nutrition North Canada Advisory Board

  The Nutrition North Canada (NNC) Advisory Board gives Northerners a direct voice in the Nutrition North Canada program. Board members provide advice to the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada to help guide the direction and activities of the program and to ensure that Northerners receive its full benefits. Board members serve in their own right as volunteers and not as representatives of any particular organization, area or special interest.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Vacant	Chairperson (at sole discretion of Minister)
  Nellie Cournoyea	Vice Chairperson (at sole discretion of Minister)	November 24, 2017
  Gordon Harkness	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	April 19, 2018
  Tracy Rispin	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	March 22, 2018
  Michele Wood	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	November 24, 2017
  Kristin Erickson	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	September 15, 2017
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)

• Porcupine Caribou Management Board

  The Porcupine Caribou Management Board provides advice and makes recommendations to governments and other boards and agencies for the conservation and management of the Porcupine Herd and its habitat. The board establishes and maintains communications with Indigenous users, governments and others to ensure Indigenous participation in cooperative management decisions.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Joe Tetlichi	Chairperson (nominated by the Board)	September 28, 2021
  Ian McDonald	Member (joint appointment by the Minister and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change)	March 31, 2020
  Michael Svoboda	Alternate (joint appointment by the Minister and the Minister of Environment and Climate Change)	June 18, 2020

• Sahtu Arbitration Panel

  The Sahtu Arbitration Panel resolves disputes. It has jurisdiction to arbitrate in any matter which the agreement stipulates is to be determined by arbitration and any matter concerning the interpretation or application of the agreement where the parties agree to be bound by an arbitration decision. The decisions are conclusive and binding on the parties to the arbitration and cannot be challenged by appeal or review in any court except on the ground that the arbitrators have erred in law or exceeded their jurisdiction. In the absence of the Surface Rights Board to be created by legislation, relevant surface rights disputes in the Sahtu Settlement Area may be referred to the Arbitration Panel.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Jennifer Duncan	Member (joint nomination by the Minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	February 17, 2021
  James Davis	Member (joint nomination by the Minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	September 12, 2018
  Karen Snowshoe	Member (joint nomination by the Minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)	September 12, 2018
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the Minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the Minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the Minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the Minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)
  Vacant	Member (joint nomination by the Minister, the Sahtu and the Government of the Northwest Territories)

• Sahtu Land and Water Board

  The Sahtu Land and Water Board provides for the conservation, development and utilization of land and water resources of the settlement area in a manner that will provide the optimum benefit for present and future residents of the settlement area and the Mackenzie Valley and for all Canadians.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Lawrence Wallace	Chairperson (nominated by the Board)	January 18, 2018
  Violet Doolittle	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	August 22, 2020
  Philippe di Pizzo	Member (nominated by the Government of Northwest Territories)	August 3, 2019
  George Barnaby	Member (nominated by the Sahtu)	February 16, 2019
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the Sahtu)

• Sahtu Land Use Planning Board

  The Sahtu Land Use Planning Board has jurisdiction for developing, reviewing and proposing approvals, exceptions and amendments of a land use plan within the Sahtu Settlement Area. The board recommends a settlement area land use plan for approval of the territorial and federal governments and the Sahtu Incorporated. The board may propose amendments to the approved plan, monitor compliance with the plan and conduct periodic reviews.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Heather Bourassa	Chairperson (nominated by the Board)	February 15, 2018
  Edna Tobac	Member (nominated by the Government of Northwest Territories)	August 13, 2020
  Dakota Erutse	Member (nominated by the Sahtu)	September 27, 2019
  Richard Hardy	Member (nominated by the Sahtu)	June 15, 2019
  Vacant	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)

• Tlicho Dispute Resolution Administrator/Deputy Dispute Resolution Administrator

  Before invoking a court process to resolve a dispute of the following type, theTłįchô Dispute Resolution Administrator attempts to resolve these disputes through discussion and by mediation:

  • any matter which the agreement stipulates may be resolved in accordance with this chapter
  • a dispute between government and the Tłįchô Government concerning the interpretation or application of the agreement
  • any matter which an agreement between government and the Tłįchô Government stipulates may be resolved in accordance with this chapter or may be dealt with under 6.4.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Vacant	Administrator (joint nomination by the Minister, the Tlicho Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories)
  Vacant	Deputy Administrator (joint nomination by the Minister, the Tlicho Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories)

• Wek'eezhii Land and Water Board

  The We'keezhii Land and Water Board is responsible for regulating the use of land and water and the deposit of waste throughout the Wek'eezhii except in a national park or a national historic park or site administered by Parks Canada. The board issues, amends, renews, suspends and cancels licenses and permits.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Violet Camsell-Blondin	Chair (nominated by the board)	February 14, 2019
  Mike Nitsiza	Member (nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories)	January 10, 2020
  Rita Mueller	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	January 10, 2018

• Wek'eezhii Renewable Resources Board

  The Wek'eezhii Renewable Resources Board establishes policies and proposes regulations in respect of the harvesting of wildlife, both on a personal and a commercial basis, on commercial activities related to wildlife including commercial establishments for harvesting, guiding and outfitting services and hunting, fishing and naturalist camps and lodges. The board approves plans for the management and protection of wildlife, the designation of conservation areas and endangered species, interim management guidelines and park management plans as well as regulations proposed by government. It also establishes rules and procedures for consultation and reviews any matter in respect of wildlife referred to it by government.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Grant Pryznyk	Chair (nominated by the Board)	February 17, 2021
  Bruce Macdonald	Member (nominated by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change)	October 30, 2017
  Vacant	Member (nominated by the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard)

• Yukon Dispute Resolution Board

  The Yukon Dispute Resolution Board provides a comprehensive dispute resolution process to resolve disputes which arise out of the interpretation, administration or implementation of settlement agreements or settlement legislation. It facilitates the out-of-court resolution of disputes in a non‑adversarial and informal atmosphere. The decision of an arbitrator is not subject to appeal or to judicial review in any court except on the ground that the arbitrator acted beyond or refused to exercise jurisdiction. In such a case, an appeal would be within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Yukon.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Barbara Joe	Chairperson and Member (designated by the Board) (joint appointment by the Minister, the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon)	January 24, 2019
  Steven Smyth	Member (joint appointment by the Minister, the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon)	March 29, 2020
  Patricia Daws	Member (joint appointment by the Minister, the Council of Yukon First Nations and the Government of Yukon)	January 24, 2018

• Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board

  The Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board ensures that mandatory screenings or reviews of a project are conducted and written recommendations are made to a decision body concerning any significant adverse environmental or socio-economic effects of the project.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Wendy Randall	Chairperson (appointed in consultation with the Executive Committee members)	June 6, 2019
  Dale J. Eftoda	Executive Committee Member (nominated by the Government of Yukon)	June 6, 2019
  Dave Keenan	Executive Committee Member (nominated by the Council of Yukon First Nations)	September 24, 2017
  Carlene Hajash	Member (nominated by the Council of Yukon First Nations)	June 21, 2020
  Bryony McIntyre	Member (nominated by the Government of Yukon)	June 21, 2020
  Benjamin Warnsby	Member (nominated by the Council of Yukon First Nations)	April 5, 2020
  Kirk Cameron	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	October 28, 2017

• Yukon Surface Rights Board

  The Yukon Surface Rights Board resolves disputes between surface and sub-surface interests, only after the parties have gone through negotiations of an agreement. Failing agreement between parties, the Surface Rights Board establishes the terms and conditions of a right to access,if any, to settlement land as well as determines compensation allowed for access and compensation for land expropriated.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Myles Thorp	Chairperson (nominated by the Board)	February 5, 2018
  Jennifer Lee	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	August 13, 2020
  Melaina Sheldon	Member (nominated by the Council of Yukon First Nations)	May 9, 2020
  Elizabeth Moses	Member (nominated by the Council of Yukon First Nations)	January 10, 2020
  Allan Foster	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	March 12, 2018

• Yukon Training Policy Committee

  The Yukon Training Policy Committee deals with training matters resulting from the land claim negotiations. This committee supports Yukon First Nations people to obtain training to implement land claim agreements and participates in economic opportunities arising from implementation. The committee works with First Nations who require assistance in developing training plans to access the Yukon Aboriginal Peoples Training Trust.

  Name	Position	Expiry Date
  Karen Weinberg	Member (at sole discretion of Minister)	Indeterminate

Recent appointments

• British Columbia Treaty Commission: MaryAnn Enevoldsen

  MaryAnn Enevoldsen was appointed as Canada’s Commissioner for the British Columbia Treaty Commission on May 3^rd 2018, for a term of two years.

  M^me Enevoldsen is a member of the Homalco First Nation where she served as both Councillor and Chief.

  She brings significant experience and knowledge of the treaty process and has been a member of the Homalco First Nation treaty team since 2007, including as lead treaty negotiator from 2015 to 2017. Her leadership and management experience also includes serving as the President of the Homalco Forestry Limited Partnership and President of Homalco Wildlife Tours.

  M^me Enevoldsen has been a strong advocate for the British Columbia treaty process and is committed to advancing reconciliation between Canada and Indigenous people.

• Office of the Treaty Commissioner in Saskatchewan: Mary Culbertson

  Mary Culbertson will serve as Commissioner for the Office of the Treaty Commissioner in Saskatchewan until January 28, 2021.

  Ms. Culbertson brings to the position her extensive experience in public and community service and background in family, criminal and Aboriginal law as well as dispute resolution.

  Mary Culbertson is a member of the Keeseekoose First Nation in Saskatchewan. She received her law degree from the University of Saskatchewan, is a member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan and is the first member of her community to achieve a Juris Doctor of Law.

  Ms. Culbertson has almost 20 years professional experience working in the federal, provincial and territorial governments and with Indigenous organizations. This includes Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, Corrections Services Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and various tribal councils.

  In addition, over the years, Ms. Culbertson has been an active volunteer in many community organizations and engaged in advocacy work with Indigenous communities, families and grassroots organizations. This includes her work to help organize the 2017 Spirit of Our Nations Pow-wow and the Walking With Our Sisters North Battleford Exhibition Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

• Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba: Loretta Ross

  Loretta Ross will serve as Commissioner for the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba until May 28, 2023.

  Ms. Ross obtained her law degree from Queen's University and brings to this position extensive experience in Aboriginal law. She has been a practicing lawyer for over 20 years, serving as legal counsel to numerous First Nation people, governments and organizations, including the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and the Assembly of First Nations.

  Ms. Ross's early experience consulting with First Nation people as a youth representative in the Assembly of First Nation's Circle on the Constitution provided background and understanding of the perspectives of elders, women, community members and leaders that helped to guide her legal career.

  As Legal Counsel to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs between 1995 and 2005, Ms. Ross worked on various issues, including an oral history project and the creation of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Elders Council and the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba.

  Over the years, Ms. Ross Served as Legal Counsel to First Nations on land issues including specific claims, Treaty Land Entitlement, trusts and hydro development. Her practice has also included child and family matters and residential school claims.

  Ms. Ross serves on a number of boards representing First Nation interests. This includes the Manitoba Civil Service Commission, Legal Education Action Fund, Manitoba Human Rights Commission, Marymound Inc. and the Southern Network of Care.

  Loretta Ross is a member of the Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba.

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K1A 0H4
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