The NWTAC Board is comprised of a President, two Vice Presidents and four Directors. The President is elected at large from the entire membership. A Vice President and two Directors are elected from each of two caucuses, one representing members from the Cities/Towns and Villages and the other representing members from Hamlets/Settlements/Charter Communities. The President and Vice Presidents are elected on odd-numbered years and the Directors are elected on even numbered years. All sit for two-year terms. The NWTAC’s Chief Executive Officer sits as an ex-officio member of the NWTAC Board.
Mayor Rebecca Alty
President | City of Yellowknife
Mayor Rebecca Alty
President | City of Yellowknife
Rebecca was elected Mayor of Yellowknife in October 2018. Previously, she served two terms as a Yellowknife City Councillor (2012-2018). She was appointed to the NWTAC Board as a director in November 2018. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys reading, gardening, staying active and being outdoors.
Mayor Joshua Oliktoak
Vice President | Ulukhaktok
Mayor Joshua Oliktoak
Vice President | Ulukhaktok
Hamlets, Settlements and Charter or Tlicho Community Governments
Mayor Kandis Jameson
Vice President | Town of Hay River
Mayor Kandis Jameson
Vice President | Town of Hay River
Cities, Towns and Villages
Kandis Jameson is an owner/operator of Hay River Disposals Ltd. and Jameson Holdings. After graduating from Diamond Jenness High School in Hay River, Kandis spent over 15 years in progressively senior roles in banking before partnering with her husband to purchase Hay River Disposals. Passionate about education and literacy for many years, Kandis has held positions on both the South Slave Regional Board and the local Hay River Board of Education. Kandis has always been a strong advocate for a healthy, growing and sustainable community which led her to put her name forward to serve as Mayor. Now in her Third term, Kandis dedicates considerable time and effort to the betterment of Hay River.
Mayor Clarence Wood
Director | Town of Inuvik
Mayor Clarence Wood
Director | Town of Inuvik
Cities, Towns and Villages
Chief Doreen Arrowmaker
Director | Tłı̨chǫ Community Government of Gamètì
Chief Doreen Arrowmaker
Director | Tłı̨chǫ Community Government of Gamètì
Hamlets, Settlements and Charter or Tlicho Community Governments
Doreen Arrowmaker holds the position of Gameti Chief, she is the first female in that position, she is also one of the highest profiled Tłı̨chǫ women in Northwest Territories. Mrs. Arrowmaker is a strong advocate for her community and for the members of all Tlicho Nation. She is also serves as a member of the Chief’s Executive Council. She is a natural leader and decision-maker; keeper of knowledge, culture and language; protector of land and water; lobbyist and cycle-breaker, and has spent over 20 years amplifying the voices of her people. She received the prestigious “Wise Women of 2020” award from Status of Women Council for making a significant contribution to the Tłı̨chǫ and North Slave regions through her leadership. She holds a Master of Global Management from the Royal Roads University and is near completing her second MBA. She is at the forefront of helping other Indigenous women reclaim their rightful place as leaders.
Councillor Barb Hart
Director | Hamlet of Enterprise
Councillor Barb Hart
Director | Hamlet of Enterprise
Hamlets, Settlements and Charter or Tlicho Community Governments
Councillor Kevin Campbell
Director | Town of Fort Smith
Councillor Kevin Campbell
Director | Town of Fort Smith
Cities, Towns and Villages