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Chief & Council
Information about our leaders.
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 Sheldon Taypotat
Chief Sheldon Taypotat
Chief
Portfolio: [ Ex-officio to all committees ]
First Term: N/A
Under Construction

 Amanda Louison
Councillor Amanda Louison
Council Member
Portfolio: Lands & Resources, Gaming & Fundraising, Elders & Veterans, Fire Protection
Term Started: May 2009
Amanda Louison recieved her first job in 1973, as a secretary for Cowessess First Nation. In 1991, Amanda was convocated from the University of Regina, with a diploma in Administration. In May 1995, Amanda became Chief, but returned to council in May 1997. In August 1999, Amanda took a job with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN), but resigned upon being nominated for council in 2001. Amanda Louison works with several committees under her portfolios, including those set up at the Tribal Council level; she was also the team leader for the Kahkewistahaw Land Claims Committee prior to the settlement. Amanda has been married to her husband, Urbin, for 36 years. They have two grown children, a 32 year-old son, and a 30 year-old daughter, as well as three grandsons.

 Michael Bob
Councillor Michael Bob
Council Member
Portfolio: Administration & Finance, Economic Development, Yorkton Mall Project, Education
Term Started: May 2009
After completing his high school in 1987, Michael attended the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) working toward a degree in Indian Education. In 1989, Michael switched his major to Physical Activities Studies (PAS). It was during his third year of PAS, that Michael was asked to run for council. During Michael's terms he has had several portfolios including: Education, Recreation, Economic Development and Land Claims, in addition to his current portfolios.

Michael has resided on reserve for most of his life. He only left to seek an Education and venture out into the world traveling but has always came back 'home' to Kahkewistahaw. Michael currently resides with his two daughters Alicia and Jessica as well as with his wife Melinda.


Michael's previous terms on council are as follows:
  • May 1993 - May 1995
  • May 1995 - May 1997
  • May 1999 - May 2001
  • May 2001 - May 2003
  • May 2003 - May 2005
  • May 2007 - May 2009 (current term)

 Vera Wasacase
Councillor Vera Wasacase [No Image]
Council Member
Portfolio: Health, Governance, Justice, Trust, Membership, Housing & O&M
Term Started: May 2009
Under Construction


 Galer Sparvier
Councillor Galer Sparvier [No Image]
Council Member
Portfolio: Recreation, Social Development, ICFS, Justice, Home Care Program
Term Started: May 2009
under construction
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