Valerie Gordon, the newly appointed chair of the Sahtu Land and Water Board, brings to the role a background rooted in a traditional on-the-land upbringing and a wide variety of roles in the public service ranging from a mineral development advisor to land administration.

Philippe Di Pizzo is an environmental scientist and geographer who has lived and worked in the Canadian north for the past forty years. His journey began in Eeyou Istchee/James Bay, collaborating with the Grand Council of the Cree. 

Violet Doolittle, was born and raised in the bush before moving to Tulita for school at age eight. 

“I loved the land,” she said, explaining how her father began taking her hunting when she was just six years old. Spending her childhood deeply connected to the land with her family developed her traditional knowledge. 

Gine Dolphus, a resident of Délı̨nę, was born and raised in the community. Her grandparents were Mary and Joseph Tucho, and her parents were the late Jean and Cecilia Tucho. She has three children and some grandchildren.

George Barnaby, of Fort Good Hope, has deep ties to his community and a long history of involvement in local governance which he brings to his role on the Sahtu Land and Water Board. Growing up, George spent time at residential school but was able to get back to the land and learn from Elders after he left school.