Governance & Executive Operations
Overview
The Governance and Executive Operations Department is the hub of TH Government .This department oversees the smooth running of the organization, assisting other departments as well as Chief and Council, Elders' Council, and Youth Council. This department also organizes and promotes meetings, General Assemblies, and community events happening within TH. Major functions of the Governance and Executive Operations include.
Executive Administration
The Administration team works to ensure smooth operations within TH, coordinating departments, organizing events and meetings, and ensuring citizens are well served by the department. The Administration team also acts as the link between TH's governmental bodies (Council, Elders Council, Youth Council & the General Assembly) and the various departments within TH. The Administration Department also include the Citizenship Registrar. Learn more about services provided by the Executive Administration team.
Communications
TH Communications endeavours to ensure citizens have timely access to relevant information and helps TH departments with their messaging. This includes:
- publishing the government newsletter, heritage updates, and monthly calendar
- assisting departments with publicity of events, written publications, and policy writing
- offering support for consulting citizens on important issues
- assisting with correspondence, speaking notes, and presentations
- assisting Council with committee recruitment
- maintaining the website
- acting as media liaison.
Learn more about TH Communications.
Economic Development and the Community Development Organization
There are many opportunities for TH citizens to build and meet their economic goals. Learn more about Economic Development and the Community Development Corporation.
Mining & Strategic Initiatives
The Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in encourages sound and respectful working relationships with proponents undertaking mineral exploration or development projects in TH Traditional Territory. Learn more about Mining & Strategic Initiatives.
Contacts
Call (867) 993-7100 plus the extension:
Administration contacts
Executive Director |
Brenda Butterworth-Carr |
124 |
Executive Assistant Government Relations Coordinator |
Fiona Nastasi Georgette McLeod |
134
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Administrative Assistant to Council |
Noemy Arseneau |
140 |
Senior Information Advisor | Jenny Whitehouse | 104 |
Acting IT Systems Administrator |
Emily Bernier |
128 |
Receptionist, Hahke Steve Taylor Building | Robyn Gillespie | 100 |
RIM Administrator | Dalores Roberts | 146 |
Registrar Officer | Vacant | 101 |
Events & Consultations Coordinator | Kate Marks | 206 |
Events & Consultations Assistant | Chloe Thompson |
Communications contacts
Communications & Policy Director |
Valerie Williams |
136 |
Communications Coordinator Communications Intern |
Sarah Carter Jamie Lee Roberts |
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Economic Development and the Community Development Organization contacts
Development Partnership Manager |
Shari Borgford | 219 |
Community Development Corporation |
Ryan Hennessey |
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Mining & Strategic Initiatives contacts
Senior Advisor, Mining & Strategic Initiatives |
Dr. Sidney Schafrik |
158 |