CHIEF & COUNCIL
The SȾÁUTW̱ First Nation Leadership consists of elected members of the community that make up the Chief and Council.
Elections are currently held bi-annually, with the most recent election of July 07, 2025. The current leadership are:
Chief: Abraham Pelkey
Council:
- Samantha Etzel
- Wilhemena (Willa) Harry
- George Horne
- Perry Lafortune
- Bruce Underwood
- Mavis Underwood
- Donald Williams
- John Wilson

SMOȻEŦET
Chief
Abraham Pelkey

ȾKOȽEĆTEN X̱ITE,LEK
Councillor
George Horne

PIȾELÁNEW̱OT
Councillor
Samantha Etzel

Councillor
Wilhemena (Willa) Harry

Councillor
Perry Lafortune

Councillor
Bruce Underwood

Councillor
Mavis Underwood

ȾIOKSTEN
Councillor
Donald Williams

ȻETȻOMELEḴ
Councillor
John Wilson
SȾÁUTW̱ ADMINISTRATION TEAM
The Administration team at SȾÁUTW̱ is committed to fostering community growth and preserving cultural heritage.
The Chief Executive Officer provides visionary leadership, guiding the organization with clarity and purpose.
The Chief Operating Officer oversees daily operations, maintaining seamless functionality.
The Chief Financial Officer expertly manages financial resources, ensuring prudent use of funds.
Together, this exceptional team diligently steers SȾÁUTW̱ toward a bright and prosperous future.

Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Christine Bird

Chief Operating Officer
Micah Claxton

Chief Financial Officer
Greg Diemer

Governance Support
Becky Wilson
