Council

Chief Wayne M. Christian

Email: wayne_christian@splatsin.ca

Wayne M. Christian is of Shuswap/Okanagan ancestry. He is a proud father of seven children and twelve Grandchildren. Chief Christian was recently re-elected as Chief of Splatsin First Nation in December 13th 2007. Kukpi7 Christian has worked for over 30 years in establishing healing and health systems for the Indigenous Nations of BC. Christian is currently Co-Chairperson of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council representing 10 of the 17 communities of the Secwepemc Nation with responsibilities’ in Child Welfare and Aboriginal Title and Rights. Kukpi7 Christian is currently serving as a Co-chairperson on the Interim Health Governance committee with Grand Chief Ed John and Grand Chief Doug Kelly.

One of Christian’s greatest strengths is commitment that is firmly rooted in the values, principles and traditions of the Indigenous Nations. His leadership philosophy is based on inclusiveness, historical perspective, a strong belief in our Sovereign land title and rights that are governed by our laws, our values, culture, traditions and our connection with all of creation, he believes strongly that the solutions to the issues in the communities are rooted in the minds, hearts and spirits of the People who will deal with the Government’s legislative genocide.

He is known as a tireless and passionate advocate for recognition of Aboriginal Title and Rights at the political and grassroots levels for the Indigenous Nations and communities, he believes that the children are our future and the future is right now. He believes is doing Whatever it takes and that the time is now to take action.

“Our old people say, “How are we to live? If the government takes our food from us they must give us other food in its place.” Conditions of living have been thrust on us which we did not expect, and which we consider in great measure unnecessary and injurious. We have no grudge against the white race as a whole nor against the settlers, but we want to have an equal chance with them of making a living. We welcome them to this country. It is not in most cases their fault. They have taken up and improved and paid for their lands in good faith. It is their government which is to blame by heaping up injustice on us. But it is also their duty to see their government does right by us, and gives us a square deal. We condemn the whole policy of the B.C. government towards the Indian tribes of this country as utterly unjust, shameful and blundering in every way. We denounce same as being the main cause of the unsatisfactory condition of Indian affairs in this country and of animosity and friction with the whites. So long as what we consider justice is withheld from us, so long will dissatisfaction and unrest exist among us, and we will continue to struggle to better ourselves” MEMORIAL TO SIR WILFRID LAURIER, PREMIER OF THE DOMINION OF CANADA

From the Chiefs of the Shuswap, Okanagan and Couteau Tribes of British Columbia

Presented at Kamloops, B.C. August 25, 1910

Ron Christian

Telephone: 250-838 – 6496 ext. 231

Email: ron_christian@splatsin.ca

My first terms were from 1988-2000 and then again in 2004 up to present term.

I currently live in the Salmon River area. I’m married with two children at home. My hobby is vintage car parts.

I’m a ‘stay at home’ councilor. My community comes first.

Lawrence William (Randy)

Telephone: 250-838 – 6496

Email: randy_william@splatsin.ca

I work for our community to the best I can do! Learn, share, work to better at all levels! Speak for those that can’t speak for themselves! The responsibility the creators gave us all.

I have worked for the Splatsin band council four terms. This term is my fifth term on council. I have worked on housing; did Lassertie subdivision. Trained 6 members in wildlife conservation. Worked with Ministry of Parks to manage forest rec sites. Worked in historical research for band cultural activities – sweat lodge. Worked with fisheries.

In all worked for Splatsin community for 34 years in one form or another.