First Nations Summit Political Executive
The First Nations Summit Task Group are the Political Executive of the First Nations Summit. The FNS Political Executive members are elected and authorized by Summit Chiefs in Assembly to carry out specifically-mandated tasks on issues related to treaty negotiations. The FNS Political Executive members elected by the FNS Chiefs at the June 2022 Assembly are effective until June 2025.
First Nations Summit Co-Chairs
The First Nations Summit Co-Chairs are the Executive Members responsible for the administration of the First Nations Summit. The Co-Chairs are elected and authorized to carry out specifically-mandated tasks on issues related to treaty negotiations. They are responsible to oversee FNS Assemblies and the administrative arm of the Summit. The First Nations Summit Co-Chairs were elected by FNS Chiefs in the June 2022 Assembly, effective until June 2025.
First Nations Summit Staff
Howard Grant
Executive Director
Musqueam Indian Band
hgrant(at)fns.bc.ca
Colin Braker
Communications Director
Tseshaht - Nuu-chah-nulth Nation
cbraker(at)fns.bc.ca
Marilyn Teneese
Executive Assistant
?akisq̓nuk - Ktunaxa Nation
mteneese(at)fns.bc.ca
Colleen Collins
Accountant
Tahltan/Iskut Nation
ccollins(at)fns.bc.ca
Joy Rowe
Records & Information Management Coordinator
jrowe(at)fns.bc.ca
Debra Hanuse
Senior Policy Analyst
'Na̱mg̱is Nation
dhanuse(at)fns.bc.ca
VACANT
Receptionist
Chelsea Moore
Emergency Management MOU Coordinator/Policy Analyst (for First Nations Leadership Council)
Lac La Ronge Indian Band
Currently on medical leave