Meet our Board of Directors

Consisting of two directors per region, the eight directors of the Koganaawsawin Board of Directors manage and administer the affairs of the not-for-profit corporation.

  • Chief Helen Angela Paavola

    Namaygoosisagagun

    Bezhik (Region 1)

  • Chief Judy Desmoulin

    Long Lake #58

    Bezhik (Region 1)

  • Elvis Mishibinijima

    Sheguiandah

    Niizh (Region 2)

  • Chief Irene Kells

    Zhiibaahaasing

    Niizh (Region 2)

  • April Cardinal

    Wahnapitae

    Nswi (Region 3)

  • Myrna Burnside

    Moose Deer Point

    Nswi (Region 3)

  • PJ Sandy

    Beausoleil

    Niiwin (Region 4)

  • Ross Albert

    Munsee-Delaware

    Niiwin (Region 4)

Meet Our Team

Each member of the Koganaawsawin Team contributes their knowledge and skills with mutual respect, openness and understanding; collaborating as a cohesive unit that works together to support our member First Nations.