About the Kenora Chiefs Advisory
Seven Sacred Teachings
Mandate
Kenora Chiefs Advisory is committed and dedicated to providing culturally appropriate health and social services which address the needs and enhance the wellbeing and capacity of community members in our affiliated First Nations.
Code of Ethics
Ogimaawabiitong (Kenora Chiefs Advisory) shall maintain a culture which recognizes and values ethical conduct through the following 7 Sacred Teachings. Culture remains at the centre of the work Ogimaawabiitong does and is identified as an important determinant of health and wellness. Ogimaawabiitong works to enhance service coordination among various systems and deliver culturally safe services to create a pathway towards healing and wellness for our communities and members.
Elder & Youth Councils
Elder Council
| Allan White (Organization Elder) | Naotkamegwanning First Nation (Whitefish Bay) |
| Andy White | Naotkamegwanning First Nation (Whitefish Bay) |
| Susan Fobister | Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation (Grassy Narrows) |
| Merv Copenance | Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation |
| Lillian Henry | Shoal Lake #40 First Nation |
| Phylls Shaugabay | Washagamis Bay First Nation |
| George Land | Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (Whitedog) |
| Agnes Paul | Northwest Angle #33 First Nation |
| Lynn Skead | Wauzhushk Onigum Nation (Rat Portage) |
| Luanne Kavanaugh | Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation |
Youth Council
| Sydney Flett | Wauzhushk Onigum Nation (Rat Portage) |
| Chloe Skead | Wauzhushk Onigum Nation (Rat Portage) |
| Chayna (Shy) Loon | Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation (Grassy Narrows) |
| Lexx Paul | Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation (Grassy Narrows) |
| Carter Carpenter | Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (Whitedog) |
| Avery Bunting | Wabaseemoong Independent Nations (Whitedog) |
| Avery Meekis | Shoal Lake #40 First Nation |
| VACANT | Naotkamegwanning First Nation (Whitefish Bay) |
| Harmony Scott | Northwest Angle #33 First Nation |
| Damon Sandy | Northwest Angle #33 First Nation |
| Kyra Paypom | Washagamis Bay First Nation |
| Shyanne Cobiness | Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation |
| VACANT | Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation |
Board of Directors
| Chief Lorraine Cobiness, President | Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation |
| Chief Gary Tom | Naotkamegwanning Fist Nation (Whitefish Bay) |
| Chief Chris Skead, Secretary/Treasurer | Wauzhushk Onigum Nation (Rat Portage) |
| Chief Waylon Scott | Wabaseemoong First Nation (Whitedog) |
| Chief Kevin Redsky | Shoal Lake 40 First Nation |
| Chief Rudy Turtle | Asubpeeschoseewagong First Nation (Grassy Narrows) |
| Chief Darlene Comegan | Northwest Angle 33 First Nation |
| Chief Marvin Sinclair | Washagamis Bay First Nation |
Our Communities
Kenora Chiefs Advisory Member Communities
Strategic Plan
Organization Mandate
The Kenora Chiefs Advisory is an alliance of independent, participating First Nations within the Western Region and has been incorporated and in operation since 1995. The Kenora Chiefs Advisory’s mandate is to provide programs and services to the First Nations in the field of health, education and social services in a holistic, traditional way ensuring the survival of the Anishinaabe way in the present and future generations.
Chiefs from each of the eight communities constitute a board of directors and govern Kenora Chiefs Advisory (KCA) while the day-to-day operations are managed by the Executive Director. These Chiefs are accountable to the First Nations that they represent.
Ogimaawabiitong kimaadanokiiwag 1995 chi wiisookaawad Anishinaabeg gezhi mino bimaadizid. Zhaangachiwag okimaakanag ganamadibiyad imaa Ogimaawabiitong.
KCA Annual Report 2023-24
A summary of the activities undertaken by KCA in the 2023/2024 fiscal year. This report is intended to inform our membership about what KCA has been doing in order to be more responsive to the needs of and the issues within our member communities.
The Board of Directors and the staff of KCA continue to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our communities and their members. We thank our Board of Directors, Elders Council, Youth Council and staff for all of their hard work and dedication throughout the year.
Thanks to these dedicated individuals, we have continued to grow as an organization, expanding our service delivery and welcoming a host of new employees. Without all of you, Kenora Chiefs Advisory would not have grown into the organization that it is today.
