our board of directors
fness boards of directors
Our Society is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of First Nations individuals who live in communities throughout the province of British Columbia and who are elected by our Society’s members. The core function of our Board is to ensure that our Society upholds its adopted Mission Statement in accordance with its adopted Constitution and By-Laws, and to ensure the financial viability of the Society.

charlene joe
president
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LINZY ELLIOT
Vice-President
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michael kelly
secretary/treasurer
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Jonas Joe
Director
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walter paul
DIRECTOR
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Engage with FNESS through membership
As a member of FNESS you will contribute to the growth of all BC First Nation communities, including your own, by sharing your ideas, identifying challenges, developing new skills and strategies, as well as establishing resource and support networks.