Governance Structure 

Structure and Mandates

Democracy within our organization is upheld through the full and active participation of all 22 member communities in the decision-making process.

The structure includes:

• A Special General Assembly bringing together all the Chiefs of the 22-member communities, this assembly assigns mandates to the FNEC to support its mission, realize its vision, and advocate for its political positions.

• A Chiefs Committee made up of up to seven volunteer Chiefs from the Special General Assembly, this committee advises the FNEC and the Chiefs of the member communities on education policy matters. With FNEC’s support, it develops political strategies, represents the collective interests of all member communities, and ensures ongoing communication regarding progress and negotiations.

The Chiefs Committee members:

• John Martin, Councillor for the Mi’gmaq of Gesgapegiag
• Lance Haymond, Chief of Kebaowek First Nation 
• Jonathan Gill-Verreault, Councillor for the Première Nation des Pekuakamiulnuatsh 
• Paul-Émile Ottawa, Councillor for the Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan 
• Lisa Robinson, Chief of Wolf Lake First Nation

• A General Assembly of 22 education representatives designated by their respective communities. The General Assembly entrusts its mandates to the FNEC.

• A Finance and Administration Committee composed of three members from the General Assembly, this committee serves as an intermediary body between the General Assembly and the FNEC. It is responsible for assisting with financial and human resource management in alignment with the assembly’s directives.

The Finance and Administration Committee members:

• Jovette Kistabish for the community of Pikogan

• Pascal Sasseville-Quoquochi for the community of Wemotaci

• Leonard Polson for the community of Winneway