Chief and Council

York Factory First Nation government consists of one chief, four council members and administrative support staff. The Chief and Council have a two-year term and are elected through Band custom.

Political affiliations that are associated with the York Factory First Nation include the Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC), Manitoba Keewatinnohk Okimahkanak (MKO), Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and Indian and Northern Affairs of Canada.

Louisa Constant
Louisa Constant   -  Chief

Portfolio:

  • Band Administration
    • Staff
    • Policies
  • Finance
  • VLT/Gaming Commisssion
  • Economic Development
  • Crown Consultation/Framework for Multi-Projects
    • Traditional Knowledege
  • Resource Access
    • Silver Goose Lodge
    • Ten Shilling Creek
Gordon Wastesicoot
Gordon Wastesicoot   -  Councillor

Portfolio:

  • Justice
    • Probation Services
    • Fine Option Program
    • Court
  • Band Membership
  • Arena/Canteen
  • Education
    • George Saunders Memorial School
    • School Committee
  • Culture & Language
  • Recreation
  • Evergreen Motel
Roddy Ouskan
Roddy Ouskan   -  Councillor

Portfolio:

  • Public Works
    • Roads
    • Landfill
    • Water & Sewer
    • Water Plant
  • Capital & Infrastructure Projects
  • CMHC/Band Housing/RRAP
  • CMHC/Band Housing/RRAP
  • Band Buildings
  • YL Store Committee
  • Future Development
    • Keeyask
  • Keeyask Adverse Affects Agreement/Kawechiwasik Trust
Phyllis Contois
Phyllis Contois   -  Councillor

Portfolio:

  • Health Programs
    • BHC/BFI
    • ADI
    • HCC
    • Water Monitor
    • CHR
    • Security/Health Centre
    • Mental Health
    • Nurses/Doctors Services
  • Social Development
  • Daycare/Headstart Program
  • Awasis/CFS
  • Future Development
    • Conawapa
Jimmy Beardy
Jimmy Beardy   -  Councillor

Portfolio:

  • Band Constable Program
  • Fire Prevention/Protection
  • Elders
  • Youth
  • YL Construction Group Ltd Partnership
  • Kitche Waskahigan Trust/Trustee
  • ASETS/Training & Employment