Chief and Council

Alderville First Nation is governed by a Chief and five Councillors who are elected every three years by ballot vote. The Council meets bi-monthly and as often as required to govern the Alderville First Nation safely and efficiently. Each councillor is assigned various committees for programs that they are responsible for overseeing. These committees include councillors, experts (both native and non-native), and community members. Through the Administration Office, the Chief and Council govern the community.

2025 - 2028 Chief and Council

Chief
Taynar Simpson

Councillors:
Lisa McDonald
Joanne Smoke
Kassie McKeown
Jason Marsden
Amber Crowe
From left to right: Lisa, Joanne, Taynar, Kassie, Jason, Amber

2023 - 2025 Chief and Council

Chief
Taynar Simpson

Councillors:
Lisa McDonald
Dawn Marie Kelly
Nora Sawyer
Jason Marsden

From left to right: Lisa, Taynar, Dawn MarieNora, Jason

2021 - 2023 Chief and Council

Chief
Dave Mowat

Councillors:
Sean Crowe
Nora Sawyer
Wes Marsden
Jason Marsden

From left to right: Sean, Nora, Dave, Wes, Jason

The following portfolios are shared by Chief and Council:

Union of Ontario Indians: Self-Government Process
Seniors
Claims and Treaties
External Relations
Off-Reserve Issues
Appeal/Dispute Resolution
Constitution and Governance
Northumberland County/Alnwick-Haldimand Township Relations
Solar Farm/Ontario Power Authority
Land Management, Citizenship and Residency
Legal