R. Donald Maracle, Chief

Portfolio:

All Portfolios, Media Relations – Council Spokesperson, AIAI Chiefs Rep, COO Liaison,  External Government Relations – Lobby/Funding, Federal/Provincial Legislative Initiatives, Chiefs Committee on Health, Seniors Issues, BREC/Drainall, and Major Capital Projects

• Contact information: 613.396.3424 or 613.391.9249
• Chief of the Mohawks of Bay of Quinte since 1993 (22 years)
• MBQ Councillor for 12 years prior to initial election as Chief
• Federal Public Servant 15 years, Finance and Administration Branch
• Advocate at Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI), Chiefs of Ontario (COO), Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Federal and Provincial governments
• Past Director, First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI), Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI), Ontario Heritage Foundation
• Chair of Christ Church restoration committee, raised $1.2 million
• Knowledge of Mohawk language
• Director Mohawk Singers, Kanyengeh Festival Board
• Negotiated $1.2 million Turton Penn Highway Settlement
• Lobbied INAC to accept Culbertson Claim for negotiation

Josh Hill, Councillor

Post Secondary Education, Daycare, Headstart, Quinte Mohawk School – Operations, Elementary k-8, Secondary Education, Busing, Library, Before & After School Program, Ohahase

Contact Information:  613.613.827.5667 or [email protected]

• Graduate of the Aboriginal Law & Advocacy Program
• Studied Political Science and Indigenous Studies
• Previous MBQ staff experience in Housing and Infrastructure programs
• Former Student Success Facilitator
• Previous employment experience with Assembly of First Nations and Chiefs Of Ontario
• Current chair of the Tyendinaga Education Committee
• Member of the Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board Indigenous Education Advisory Council
• Strong advocate for reshaping Post-secondary programming to better serve the community
• Promote youth engagement in all aspects of community affairs and encourage the establishment of a youth council
• Creating inclusivity in decision making processes
• Generating sustainable and profitable economic development for Tyendinaga

Lynda Leween, Councillor

Contact Information: 613.438.6259 or [email protected] 

Carl (Ted) Maracle, Councillor

Contact information: 613.396.3424 or 613.885.2458 or [email protected]

• Currently an Electrical Inspector with the Electrical Safety Authority with 18 years previous experience as an employee of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Electrician
• For approximately the past 20 years I have been a volunteer member of the Tyendinaga Education Committee
• Member of the Mohawk Pentecostal Church for over 30 years and have serves as a Board member, Secretary Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader and actively as a Worship Leader.
• Have serves as a volunteer on many steering committees over the years and have been involved in policy development/amendments throughout our community programs and services.

I understand there are many outstanding issues and concerns in our community, such as the proposed water treatment plant, education funding, our aging infrastructure (Administration office, Fire hall, School, Roads, etc.), by-laws or the lack thereof. I will ensure that the community is aware of the status or progress of these issues through regular correspondence.

I am determined to serve you, our community, in an open, respectful, honest, fair and consistent manner.

Kelly Maracle, Councillor

Portfolio: HEALTH AND SOCIAL (Community Wellbeing)

Health Services, Home Support, Red Cedars, Ontario Works, Mohawk Family Services, QHC Diabetes, Income Support,  Home & Community Care, Youth Services, Fitness Centre

Contact information: 613.827.0578 or [email protected]

• Commencing first term as a member of TMC (December 2019/2021)
• Over 25 years experience in Indigenous settings
• 15 years in finance with Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
• 10 years in human resources in a variety of First Nations settings
• Experienced in the areas of Economic Development and education (Policy Analyst)
• Instructor with FNTI in the area of Business Administration, infusing Indigenous content with mainstream content to provide an enriching learning environment for Indigenous learners
• Previous member of various boards and committees, including Bay of Quinte Tourist Council, Tyendinaga Education Committee and Kagita Mikam Board of Directors
• Community volunteer
• Certified Electoral Officer with 20+ years’ experience in First Nations and PTO elections
• Graduating from Ba. Public Administration and Governance in June 2020 through Ryerson University and First Nations Technical Institute
• Graduate of Loyalist College in the areas of finance and human resources
• Communication, advocacy and conflict resolution skills
• Committed to building capacity within First Nations
• Passionate about supporting the membership of MBQ through listening, engagement, compassion and kindness and moving the community forward toward a unified vision and collective goals