Chief and Council

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

2023 - 2025 Chief and Council

Chief – Taynar Simpson

Councillors:
Lisa McDonald
Dawn Marie Kelly
Nora Sawyer
Jason Marsden

(pictured left to right: Lisa McDonald, Taynar Simpson,

Dawn Marie Kelly, Nora Sawyer, Jason Marsden)

2021 - 2023 Chief and Council

Chief – Dave Mowat

Councillors:
Sean Crowe
Nora Sawyer
Wes Marsden
Jason Marsden

(pictured left to right: Sean Crowe, Nora Sawyer, Dave Mowat, Wes Marsden, Jason Marsden)

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
  • Self Government Process
  • Legal