About North Peace Tribal Council

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The North Peace Tribal Council (NPTC) was incorporated in 1987 by the Beaver First Nation, Dene Tha' First Nation, Little Red River Cree First Nation, Tallcree First Nations.  

Vision Statement

Working together: protecting and promoting the shared interests of our member First Nations; enhancing Treaty & Aboriginal rights to thrive; developing healthy and prosperous communities; and enjoying sustainable livelihood within our vast traditional territories. (Note: Our shared interests include: personal well-being; self-sufficiency and elimination of poverty; self-government as determined by the respective First Nations; and internal capacity development)

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Mission Statement

We communicate openly and honestly. We treat people with dignity, respect, understanding, and fairness. We are accountable and transparent in fulfilling our duties and responsibilities. We seek cultural guidance from our Elders and maintain cultural awareness in the performance of our duties. We are united and flexible in how we work together. We adhere to our By-laws and Policies.

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Values

We address issues, resolve problems, share information and deliver programs and projects to achieve efficiencies by working together as Chiefs, Councillors and Elders and by engaging our first nation members.

We provide a political forum to gather information, influence policy and decision making by external governments and by industry which impact our member First Nations.  We provide meaningful employment for our First Nation members in accordance with our organizational needs and available funding.

(Note: Projects and programs require the formal approval of participating member First Nations)

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Organization Structure

• Governed by Board consisting of member First Nations Chiefs.
• NPTC members are Dene Tha', Beaver, Little Red River Cree, Tallcree First Nations.
• Day to day administration of programs and staff is overseen by a Chief Executive Officer appointed by the Board.

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How does North Peace Tribal Council operate

• Board meets to approve programs, policies, projects, annual budgets, and review reports.
  
• Official Board Decisions normally require consensus
• Grand Chief acts a official spokesperson on major political and socio-economic issues
• Chief Executive Officer deals with day-to-day program administration, financial and staff issues
• Organizational By-Laws
• Approved Policies and Procedures governing personnel and financial management issues