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K’ómoks First Nation Welcomes New Chief And Council

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 7:04 AM

By Jay Herrington

(L-R) New K’ómoks First Nation Elected Chief and Council: Councillor Candace Newman, Chief Councillor Nicole Rempel, Councillor Richard Hardy, Councillor Susan Savoie. (PHOTO K’ómoks First Nation)

K’ómoks First Nation is welcoming its new Chief and Council after elections were held earlier this month. Their two-year term began on January 7th.

The new Council consists of Elected Chief Councillor Nicole Rempel , along with Elected Councillors Candace Newman, Susan Savoie, and Richard Hardy.

“I am deeply humbled and honored to have been elected to serve my community and membership for a fourth term as Chief Councillor,” shared Rempel, who previously served as the elected Chief of K’ómoks First Nation from 2017 to 2023.

“I look forward to working with my fellow Council members to represent and advocate for all members of our nation, for our rights and for our future. Together, we will pursue opportunities and partnerships to create a strong and sustainable future for generations to come, while continuing to support the incredible work of our staff in delivering vital programs and services to our people in a fiscally responsible manner.”

Rempel’s portfolios include Governance and Finance, Infrastructure, Language and Culture, Forestry, Communications and is the alternate for Housing, Lands and Fish and Aquaculture.

To see the full news release, visit K’ómoks First Nation.

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