The Band Manager reports directly to Chief and Council, and is responsible for overseeing the administrative functions of the First Nation.

Organizational Structure

The Aamjiwnaang First Nation is governed by a Chief and nine Councillors who are elected every two years.  There are six standing committees appointed by Council.  They include:  Education, Development, Housing, Community Services, Health and Environment. Each of the committees works with one of one of the Program Coordinators.

First Nation operations are managed by the Band Manager and eleven Program Coordinators who report to the Band Manager. The Program Coordinators consist of Community Services, Corporate, Economic Development/Project Manager, Education, Environment, Finance, Housing, Health, Human Resource, Ontario Works, Lands, and Public Works.

Organization Chart

On December 14, 2018, staff participated in a Team Building session, including a pot luck and Christmas gift exchange.  Here are pictures of the team’s by colour.

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Chief Chris Plain
Tom Maness, Council Portfolio
Dallas Sinpole, Council Portfolio
Phillip Maness, Community Member
Sherri Crowley, Community Member
Aaron Maness, Community Member
Lynn Rosales, Band Council Clerk

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Deanna Bishop, Human Resources
June Simon, Band Manager
Rosa John, Finance Coordinator
Mike Jackson, Councillor
Shawn Plain, Councillor
John Adams, Councillor