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BCAFN National Committees

Background

The Assembly of First Nations is divided into ten regions, including BC. The AFN has established a number of national committees and working groups, which are generally made up of one representative from each region.  The Regional Chief is required to appoint one political representative to each committee or working group.  Where a committee or working group also consists of technical experts, the Regional Chief is also required to appoint one technical representative to each committee or working group.

 

National Committees & Working Groups	BCAFN Chief Appointee	BCAFN Technical Appointee
Chiefs' Committee on Economic Development	Chief Cheryl Casimer - St. Mary's Indian Band
Chiefs' Committee on Claims	Currently Vacant (Formerly held by Fabian Alexis)	Jody Woods - UBCIC Leona Sparrow - Musqueam First Nation
Chiefs' Committee on Languages	Chief Bill Cranmer  - Namgis First Nation
Chiefs' Committee on Education		Tyrone McNeil - Sto:lo Tribal Council/FNESC
Chiefs' Committee on Health	Chief Maureen Chapman  -  Skawahlook First Nation	FNHC Representative
Chiefs' Committee on Fisheries	Chief Allan Claxton - Tsawout First Nation

 

There are a number of other Committees that potentially will require appointments, re-appointments, or confirmations – National BCAFN Appointment Criteria