Mandate: Under the authority of the Alexis Chief and Council and through the portfolio system, the department’s mandate is to manage and oversee the band’s day to day operations.

Vision: “We, the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation will protect and promote our cultural and spiritual values. We will strive to live in harmony and respect the Creator and all creation. We will commit to our I'sga beliefs and utilize every resource that the Creator has bestowed upon us to empower our people, spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally.”

Mission: “To protect our nation’s unique cultural values while developing and implementing sound business practices.”

Programs & Services: The following programs are operated under the Governance Portfolio:

1. Agreements

2. Alexis Senate of Elders (65+)

3. By-Laws

4. Legal

5. Membership

6. Policy and Procedures

    i) Customary Election Regulations

    ii) Consultation Protocol Policy

    iii) Economic Development Policy

    iv) Employment & Personnel Policy

    v) Financial Management Policy

    vi) Housing Policy
    
    vii) Membership Policy (3021-20-Membership Code.ppt 2.pdf)

7. Research & Development

Organization Chart:
ANSN GOVERNANCE ORG CHART.pdf

STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION:

Portfolio Holder:

Name: Cam Alexis
Title: Chief
Email: cam.alexis@alexisnakotasioux.com
Office: 780.967-2225 Ext 227


Senior Department Manager:

Name: Willis Kootenay
Title: Director of Operations
Email: willis.kootenay@alexisnmakotasioux.com
Office: 780.967-2225 Ext 237

Senate of Elders:

*(Includes all Elders ages 65 and over serving as an Advisory Group to the Alexis Chief and Council.)

Membership Staff:

Name: Dennis Potts
Title: Administrator
Email: dennis.potts@alexisnakotasioux.com
Office: 780.967.2225

By-Law Staff:

Name: TBA
Title: Project Manager
Email: bylaw@alexisnakotasioux.com
Office: 780.967.2225

Legal Staff

Firm: Duncan & Craig LLP
Head Lawyer: Solomon J Rolingher, Q.C.