Draft Mandate of the Kelly Lake Government
Introduction
The Kelly Lake Government exists to serve and represent our people, uphold our inherent rights, and work towards the prosperity and well-being of our community. Grounded in Cree traditional values and anchored by the Kelly Lake Declaration, we work to preserve our culture, protect our land, and ensure the sustainable development of our community for present and future generations. Our government will work diligently to establish recognition and secure resources necessary for our wellbeing and self-determination.
This mandate exists to support transparency between the Government and our community, clearly outlining the expectations placed on Council members and the Government as it assumes office. As the Government advances the priorities specified in this mandate, it is anticipated that specific Governance and Financial policies will evolve and ultimately supersede this initial mandate. This progression ensures that our governance framework remains dynamic and responsive to the changing needs and aspirations of our community.
Board of Directors
This is our board of directors at Nikihk Management and Community Development Society.
- MICHELLE CALLIOU - PRESIDENT
- NORMAN CALLIOU - VICE-PRESIDENT
- MARJORIE BELCOURT - DIRECTOR
- RAMONA SAVARD - DIRECTOR
Elders Committee
This is our Elders Committee at Nikihk Management and Community Development Society.
- MARJORIE BELCOURT
- ANGELA HORVATH
- GRANT SAVARD
- KATHLEEN LETENDRE
- GORDON BELCOURT
- RODNEY CALLIOU
- GLEN GLADUE
- RANDY WHITFORD
- HERBERT LETENDRE
- JARVIS GREY
- BILL STEEN
- BRENDA CALLIOU
- ROBERT CALLIOU
- LORETTA SAVARD
- RODNEY CALLIOU
- BETTY CAMPBELL
- GERRI CAMPBELL
Housing Committee
This is our Housing Committee at Nikihk Management and Community Development Society.
- MICHELLE CALLIOU
- NORMAN CALLIOU
- MARJORIE BELCOURT
- RAMONA SAVARD
Education Committee
This is our Education Committee at Nikihk Management and Community Development Society.
- MICHELLE CALLIOU
- TANIA HORSEMAN
- DEZMAR CAMPBELL
Governance Committee
In September 2023 a democratic vote took place in Kelly Lake through which the seven members of the Governance Committee were elected. This Governance Committee was tasked to complete significant technical work towards establishing an elected government for Kelly Lake.
Governance Overview
Draft of Our Governance Principles
Norman Discussing Governance Principles
Going Over The Draft of The Declaration
This video contains the notice of the election happening in Kelly Lake, April 2025. It outlines when online voting will take place, and where and when the in-person voting will take place.
Summary: Community review of the draft mandate document for the Kelly Lake Government. 47 people were present. Key decision: based on an anonymous community vote, the community decided that this government would have a four year term (April 2025 – March 2029). Launch of the nomination process. 8 people were…
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Summary: Launch of the voter registration period. Community input on a mandate for the Kelly Lake Government.
Summary: Community discussion and approval of the election process, including voter registration, nominations, and voting. Timing for the process was discussed and approved.
Summary: Second discussion related to the structure of the government and first conversation about the qualities government members should demonstrate/possess. The Governance Committee presented the idea of a five person Council of equal individuals, who could be any member of the community (youth, Elder, adult) as long as they can…
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In this video, Tania and Victoria give us a summary of the Community Meeting held on October 20th 2024 where all who attended discussed the potential structure of a Kelly Lake Government. Summary: First meeting to explore what the structure of the government could look like to accomplish its work.…
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This is the full recording of the community meeting held this past weekend, October 20th, at the Kelly Lake Community Centre. We discussed the structure of the government and had time to discuss in groups the details and what’s important.
The community began its discussions on five areas of governance. This meeting focused on governance principles through which the Government of Kelly Lake would be expected to operate and identified the key responsibilities the government would have during its term. Four principles were confirmed (respect, transparency, unity, protection of lands…
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At this community meeting, we go over the draft terms of reference and the voting process.
Our community, Kelly Lake, is an Indigenous community with a rich and vibrant history. Our land is our sustenance, our livelihood, and the core of our communal and cultural life. Our way of life relies on hunting, trapping, fishing, and gathering. This way of life has continued, uninterrupted, to this…
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At this community meeting we explored examples of declarations and other constituting documents that a number of First Nations have issued over the past century. These documents set out statements of rights and intents as well as forming a basis for sovereignty and unique governance systems. After a presentation of…
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Please join the Governance Committee for a virtual community meeting on Zoom, April 24th at 5:00 pm BC/6:00 pm AB. This meeting is intended to share progress and important discussions with Kelly Lake members living outside of the community that may not have had the opportunity to attend in-person meetings.
Join us as we continue to discuss and plan for our future. Our Kelly Lake history film is ready! During this community meeting, on Sunday April 7th, we will see our film, discuss what our history tells us about our options for governance, and continue with the next steps on…
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To reach our community members living outside of Kelly Lake, the Governance Committee is hosting a virtual community meeting to share our progress to date and invite input on our governance goals. Please join us on March 27th at 6:00 pm (Alberta time) on zoom. Dacia Douhaibi is inviting you…
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We’re excited to share the recap video of the community meeting held on March 9th 2024. Tania, Kathleen, and Dacia give us an overview of how the meeting went, what was accomplished, and what’s next.
This is the full recording of the Community Meeting held on March 9th 2024 where everyone who attended spent time answering these 4 questions: How do we want people from outside of our community to relate to us? What is our community’s shared culture and what are our community’s traditions?…
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Please watch this update video that gives you a recap about the Community Meeting that was held on February 10th 2024 at the Kelly Lake Community Centre. This video gives you a recap of what was discussed and what’s next.
Norman Calliou gives us a recap of the Community Meeting that was held on October 26th 2023 at the Goodfare Community Hall.