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Chief & Council
‘Na̱mg̱is Chief & Council provides leadership and governance for the Nation, representing the interests of ‘Na̱mg̱is Members and supporting the wellbeing of our community.
This page provides information about Council representatives, portfolios and committees, meeting minutes, and election updates.
Don Svanvik
Elected Chief Councillor
Email: Don.Svanvik@namgis.bc.ca
PORTFOLIOS
The Elected Chief Councillor is the ex officio member of all portfolios.
Elected Councillors
The entire Council has responsibility for the portfolio of Aboriginal Rights and Titles.
Irene Speck
Verna Ambers
Ernest Alfred
Kelly Speck
Ivy Peers
Jessica Barudin
Molly Willie
Don Speck
Brian Wadhams
Irene Speck
Email: Irene.Speck@namgis.bc.ca
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- Finance Committee (Chair)
- Education, Language & Culture
- Health, Social Services & Recreation
- Governance Committee
Verna Ambers
Email: V.Ambers@namgis.bc.ca
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- Finance Committee
- Aquatic Resources (Fisheries)
- Governance Committee
Ernest Alfred
Email: Ernest.Alfred@namgis.bc.ca
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- Infrastructure
- Education, Language & Culture
Kelly Speck
Email: Kelly.Speck@namgis.bc.ca
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- Forestry & Land Resources
- Health, Social Services & Recreation (Chair)
Ivy Peers
Email: Ivy.Peers@namgis.bc.ca
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- Aquatic Resources (Fisheries)
- Community Justice
- Health, Social Services & Recreation
Jessica Barudin
Email: Jessica.barudin@namgis.bc.ca
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- Education, Language & Culture
- Governance Committee
Molly Willie
Email: Molly.Willie@namgis.bc.ca
PORTFOLIOS
- Forestry & Land Resources
- Community Justice
- Education, Language & Culture
Don Speck
Email: D.Speck@namgis.bc.ca
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- Infrastructure
- Community Justice
- Health, Social Services & Recreation
- Governance Committee
Council Portfolios & Committees
Chief & Council members participate in portfolios and committees that support the governance, programs, services, and priorities of the ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation.
Forestry & Land Resources
Kelly Speck · Molly Willie
Finance Committee
Irene Speck (Chair) · Verna Ambers
Infrastructure
Ernest Alfred · Don Speck
Aquatic Resources (Fisheries)
Ivy Peers · Verna Ambers
Community Justice
Ivy Peers · Molly Willie · Don Speck
Education, Language & Culture
Jessica Barudin · Irene Speck · Molly Willie · Ernest Alfred
Health, Social Services & Recreation
Kelly Speck (Chair) · Ivy Peers · Irene Speck · Don Speck
Governance Committee
Jessica Barudin · Irene Speck · Verna Ambers · Don Speck
Council Meeting Minutes
Approved ‘Na̱mg̱is Council Meeting Minutes are available for Members to review.
Select a meeting date below to view or download the corresponding PDF document.
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Elections & Governance
2026 ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation Election
Information and notices related to the 2026 ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation Election are available below.
2025 ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation Election
The ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation Election was held on December 12, 2025.
The following documents provide the official election results and related information.