Chief and Council
T’Sou-ke First Nation is governed by a chief and three councillors under the Indian Act election system. Elections are held every four years, with the last election held in February 2024. T’Sou-ke Nation members elected Lawrence Underwood as Chief, and elected Rose Dumont, Bonnie Hill, and Debra Lazzar, Khumchíshliá, as Councillors. Leadership conduct is guided by the T’Sou-ke Council Oath of Office.
T’Sou-ke Chief & Council makes laws, approves revenue and spending measures, and sets the direction for policies and initiatives in our community. This direction is set forth by council’s three-year strategic plan and aligns with the nation’s 25-year Comprehensive Community Plan. Fundamentally, they strive to provide strong governance and support the healing, development, self-determination, self-actualization, and overall desires of the community.
Our Vision
T’Sou-ke First Nation is a strong, independent and thriving Nation whose Members are rights holders in our territory. We recognize our responsibility to protect our culture, environment and food sovereignty for the benefit of the future generations. We are healthy and hold cultural and economic wealth.
Our Mission
We advocate for our Members by continuing to assert T’Sou-ke rights in our territory, while developing plans and processes to conduct ourselves which are rooted in community sharing and participation.
Our Guiding Principles
We value the need to respect, protect and promote our heritage, culture and traditions understanding that traditions and practices change and that we continue to develop contemporary expressions of these traditions and practices. We demonstrate respect between members, peoples, new ideas and our relationship to the land. We build honesty and trust through asking and answering questions, seeking and sharing information and supporting each other. We honour our members through listening, sharing, participating and educating. We take individual and collective responsibility for each other and our future. We cultivate collaboration and inclusion through encouraging participation, building relationships and developing understanding.
Annual Reports
& Audited Financial Statements
Fiscal Year 2023/24
Fiscal Year 2022/23
Fiscal Year 2021/22
Fiscal Year 2020/21
Older
Previous years’ audited financial statements can be accessed via the Government of Canada website in accordance with the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Laws & Bylaws
Chief and Council sets and approves laws, bylaws, and regulations that create a foundation for the governance and care of our community and territory.
Chief & Council Meetings
T’Sou-ke Nation registered members are welcome to observe monthly Chief and Council Meetings via Zoom. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and passcode, and all members in attendance are asked to adhere by the Open Meeting Rules and Guidelines. Meetings are typically scheduled for the last Monday of each month, with special council meetings scheduled as needed.
