McLeod Lake Indian Band swore in Harley Chingee as chief on Wednesday.
Re-elected to the position, Chingee said he remains committed to the band's prosperity in forestry, clean energy and culture.
"I am deeply honoured to be re-elected as Chief of the McLeod Lake Indian Band. Over the past three years, we have achieved many milestones, but there is still a lot of work to be done,” he said in a statement.
An all-new council was also sworn in: Elder Councillor Jane Inyallie, Youth Councillor Shelby Mitchell, On-Reserve Councillors Sonya Solonas, and Anita Vallee, Off-Reserve Councillors Hugh Tweed and Jodie Ware.
Chingee has served various roles at MLIB over the past 40 years. Most recently he reached revenue-sharing, and land-management deals with the government of B.C. In addition he is pursuing one of the largest on-reserve energy projects in Canada.
"One of our core values of McLeod Lake is making sure the footsteps we leave behind are the ones our children will be proud to walk in," Chingee said.” I am committed to serving our band members and leading us towards a future that encompasses sustainable forestry practices, clean energy initiatives, and the establishment of a cultural center.”
Chief and council are elected to three-year terms, meaning the next election will fall in 2026.
