Board of Directors

The SLAAMB Board of Directors includes representatives from five First Nations Councils, interagency organizations, the local Native Women’s group, the local Friendship Centre, and one Elder.

Board of Directors (As of April 1, 2025):

Jim Robinson (Garden River First Nation) – Chair
Appointed by the Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre.
Maxine Skunk (Mishkeegogamang First Nation) – Co-Chair
Appointed by the Independent First Nations of Sandy Lake, Mishkeegogamang, Ojibway Nation of Saugeen, Eagle Lake, and Wabigoon Lake.
Gordon Morris (Kasabonika Lake First Nation)
Appointed by the Shibogama First Nations Council. Communities include Wunnumin Lake, Wapekeka, Kingfisher Lake, Kasabonika Lake, and Wawakapewin.
Albert James (McDowell Lake First Nation)
Appointed by the Keewaytinook Okimakanak Chiefs. Communities include Deer Lake, Fort Severn, Keewaywin, McDowell Lake, Poplar Hill, and North Spirit Lake.
Olivia Duncan (Muskrat Dam First Nation)
Appointed by the Independent First Nations Alliance. Communities include Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninug, Muskrat Dam, and Pikangikum.
Mark Kakekagumick (Keewaywin First Nation)
Appointed by Inter-Agency Representatives. Represents Wawatay Native Communications Society, Tikinagan Child and Family Services, and Northern Nishnawbe Education Council.
Rodney McKay (Bearskin Lake First Nation)
Appointed by the Windigo First Nations Council. Communities include Bearskin Lake, Cat Lake, Koocheching, North Caribou Lake, Sachigo Lake, and Slate Falls.
Dorothy Ross (Lac Seul First Nation)
Appointed by the Equay-Wuk Women’s Group.
Josie Semple (Kasabonika Lake First Nation) – Board Elder

Board Governance:

The Board operates on a consensus basis and makes all decisions jointly regarding proposals and organizational matters. SLAAMB staff consult the Board on all major decisions.

Note: The SLAAMB Board has authorized the Executive Director to make decisions on the Individual Initiatives program, including funding approvals primarily for off-reserve First Nation members in the region.

Proposal Submissions:

SLAAMB requests all First Nations and Indigenous organizations submit training proposals at least one (1) week before a scheduled Board meeting. This allows staff to complete necessary assessments.

If more than one proposal is submitted, a Band Council Resolution (BCR) should identify training priorities.
All proposals must include BCRs or letters of support and detailed training or work plans.