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.

Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation 2017-2021 Chief & Council
(204) 303-0148
chalmersken58@gmail.com
Portfolio: Chief is a member of all Portfolio Assignments
Carson Benn, Councillor
(204) 303-0206
carson_benn@hotmail.com
Portfolio: Housing
Chris Benn, Councillor
(204) 303-0151
christopher_f_benn@live.com
Portfolio: Social
Lindsay Bunn, Councillor
(204) 303-0212
lindsaybunn2@gmail.com
Portfolio: Health & Education
Doug Hanska, Councillor
(204) 303-0201
dthanska@gmail.com
Portfolio: DOCFS
You may also reach Chief and Council by calling (204) 568-4540, ext. 1.