Chief and Council

Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation Chief & Council’s mandate is to set strategic direction and make decisions that are in the best interest of their community members, while following good governance and financial practices to ensure the sustainability of the Birdtail Sioux Community.

Chief and Council carry-out five key governance responsibilities:

• Overseeing strategic management
• Hiring and directing the Band Manager
• Maintaining good relations with the members
• Protecting community rights & assets
• Fulfilling fiduciary and legal responsibilities

The elected leadership consists of 1 Chief and 4 Councillors who are elected every four years by ballot vote.

Carson Benn, Councillor
(204) 303-0206
carson_benn@hotmail.com
Portfolio: Housing

Lindsay Bunn, Councillor
(204) 303-0212
lindsaybunn2@gmail.com
Portfolio: Health & Education

Doug Hanska, Councillor
(204) 303-0201
dthanska@gmail.com
Portfolio: DOCFS