Chief & Council
Term: March 7, 2026 to March 7, 2028 (2 years)
The Chief and six Councillors govern the operations and administration of Couchiching First Nation. There are a number of policies and procedures in place to protect "the best interests of Couchiching First Nation" and the Council has a fiduciary duty to the entire community. The following were elected to their positions in March 2026. Portfolio listings for Chief & Council are below also:
Chief Richard (Buck) Bruyere
Portfolios:
Finance, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Housing
Councillor Ed Yerxa
Portfolios:
Councillor Armand Jourdain Sr
Portfolios:
Councillor Donnie Howells
Portfolios:
Councillor Lucille (Bugsy) Morrisseau
Portfolios: Social Services, Education, Daycare, Administration
Portfolios:
Social Services, Education, Health & Recreation, Housing
Councillor Sandy Bruyere
Portfolios:
Health & Recreation, Culture, Lands & Mining, Economic Development
Chief and Council elections are under the Indian Act legislation of Canada. The term is 2 years.
