Indigenous governing bodies
Last updated on April 24, 2025Indigenous Governing Bodies for the purpose of providing notice under section 12 of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families
Section 12 of the federal Act respecting First Nation, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families requires the director under the Child, Family and Community Service Act to provide notice of significant measures to the Indigenous Governing Body to which a child belongs. Current Ministry of Children and Family Development policy interprets significant measures as being broader than court proceedings.
The same provision requires the Indigenous Governing Body to inform the Ministry of Children and Family Development that it is authorized to act on behalf of a section 35 rights-holding collective for the purposes of notice.
Documentation can be submitted to Denise Devenny, Assistant Deputy Minister, Partnerships and Indigenous Engagement Division, Ministry of Children and Family Development:
by email to: Denise.Devenny@gov.bc.ca;
or by mail to:
Denise Devenny, Assistant Deputy Minister
Partnerships and Indigenous Engagement Division
Ministry of Children and Family Development
PO BOX 9745 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC
V8V 0C5
Resources
- The Ministry of Children Family Development’s policy on Working with Indigenous Children, Youth, Families and Communities under the federal legislation (Policy 1.1)
- List and map of First Nations in British Columbia
Please be aware that there may be out-of-province IGBs that require section 12 notification. This website only lists IGBs that have made themselves known to MCFD. In addition to the list below, staff should also consult the federal repository of section12 IGBs.
Indigenous Governing Bodies
British Columbia
Name of IGB
Band Council of Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation
Effective: November 29, 2021
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Sara Fulford
Title: Namima Case Manager
- Phone: 250-230-1364
- Email: gnadvocacy@galgapothla.ca
- Mailing address: Box 998, Port Hardy BC, V0N 2P0
Name of IGB
Binche Whut’en
Effective: June 19, 2023
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Jessica Erickson
Title: Senior Manager
- Phone: 778-900-0378
- Cell: 250-996-4248
- Email: FDSrManager@binche.ca
Name of IGB
Boston Bar
Effective: February 11, 2025
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Diana Thomas
- Phone: 604-206-7400
- Email: diana.aka.di@hotmail.com
- Mailing Address: PO Box 369 45971 Hicks Rd, Boston Bar BC, V0K 1C0
Secondary Contact: Debbie O'Handley
- Phone: 250-242-7463
- Email: debbie.oha@outlook.com
- Mailing Address: PO Box 369 45971 Hicks Rd, Boston Bar BC, V0K 1C0
Name of IGB
Council of the Tl'etinqox Government
Effective: November 30, 2021
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Caprice Billyboy
Title: Band Representative
- Phone: 778-267-6701
- Email:Caprice.Billyboy@tletinqox.ca
- Mailing Address: P.O Box 168, Alexis Creek BC, VOL 1AO
Secondary Contact: Crystal McDermott
Title: Prevention Manager
- Phone: 778-267-9717
- Email: Crystal.McDermott@tletinqox.ca
Tertiary Contact: Yvonne Hare
Title: Director of Community Development
- Phone: 778-267-1717
- Email: Yvonne.Hare@tletinqox.ca
Name of IGB
Cowichan Tribes
Chief and Council
Effective: April 30, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
- Kw’amutsun
- Qwum’yiqun’
- Hwulqwselu
- S’amuna’
- L’uml’umuluts
- Hinupsum
- Tl’ulpalus
Contact information for IGB
Cowichan Tribes General Manager
- Phone: 250-748-3196
- Fax: 250-748-1233
- Mailing Address: 5760 Allenby Road, Duncan BC, V9L 5J1
Name of IGB
Esk’etemc Stsmémelt ell K̓wesélkten Planning Committee
Effective: September 29, 2023
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Alice Tresierra
Title: First Nations Representative
- Phone: 250-302-3670 ext. 250
- Email: firstnationsrep@esketemc.ca
- Mailing address: Box 157, Alkali Lake BC, V0L 1B0
Name of IGB
Gitanmaax Band Council
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Jessica Tait
Title: Team Lead, Wila Dildilsdi’m
- Phone: 778-641-4081
- Email: j.tait@gitanmaax.com
- Mailing address: PO Box 247, Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y0
Name of IGB
Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Effective: July 21, 2023
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Kerry-Ann Collinge
Director of Child and Family Wellness
- kerry-ann.c@huuayaht.org
- Phone 250-723-0100 Ext 123
- Fax 250-723-4646
- Huu-ay-aht First Nations Government Offices
- 4644 Adelaide Street, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 6N4
Name of IGB
Ka:'yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nations
Effective: July 21, 2023
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Colleen Rudderham
Title: Director of Community Services
- Phone: 250-287-2775
- Email: colleenr@kcfirstnations.com
- Mailing Address: 1250C Ironwood Street, Campbell River BC, V9W 6H5
Secondary Contact: Daniel Blackstone
Title: Family Services Manager
- Phone: 250-332-5259
- Email: danielb@kcfirstnations.com
- Mailing Address: 1250C Ironwood Street, Campbell River BC, V9W 6H5
Name of IGB
Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation
Effective: September 16, 2024
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Megan Markloff
Title: Representative Services Liaison
- Phone: 250-839-1255
- Email: megan.markloff@kitasooband.com
Name of IGB
Lake Babine Nation
Effective: November 23, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Please attempt to contact by phone first. If no answer, please try email, and fax last.
Primary Contact: Fern Abraham
Title: Child and Family Services Team Leader
- Phone: 250-692-5029 (office/fax), 250-692-9908 (cell)
- Email: fern.abraham@lakebabine.com
Alternative Contact: Yvette Pierre
Title: Child & Family Prevention Worker
- Phone: 250-692-5025 (office/fax), 250-692-9223 (cell)
- Email: yvette.pierre@lakebabine.com
- Mailing Address: PO Box 624, Burns Lake BC, V0J 1E0
- Physical Address: PO Box 624, 130 Tsa Street, Burns Lake BC, V0J 1E0
Name of IGB
Lheidli T’enneh Chief and Council
Effective: April 23, 2024
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary contact: Tasheena Seymour
Title: Family Development Coordinator
- Phone: 250-640-7670
- Email: tseymour@lheidli.ca
Secondary contact: Towfig Islam
Title: Acting Executive Director
- Phone: 250-961-9020
- Email: mislam@lheidli.ca
Name of IGB
Lhtako Dene Nation
Effective: August 23, 2024
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Please attempt to contact by phone first. If no answer, please try email, and fax last.
Primary Contact: LeDonna Bussineau
Title: Coordinator of the Lhtako Family Centre
- Phone: (250) 747-1341 (office/fax), (250) 747-2900 ext. 360 (cell)
- Email: ledonna@lhtako.com
Alternative Contact: Terry Boucher
Title: Family Support Worker
- Phone: (250) 747-1341 (office/fax), (250) 747-2900 ext. 360 (cell)
- Email: terry@lhtako.com
- Physical Address: PO Box 4069, Quesnel B.C., V2J 3J2
Name of IGB
McLeod Lake Indian Band
Effective September 15, 2021
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Chris Branigan
Title: Family Worker
- Phone: 250-750-6853 (office), 250-617-3296 (cell)
- Fax: 250-750-4420
- Email: familytherapist@mlib.ca
Alternate Contact (if primary does not respond via phone or email within 24 hours): Meaghan Van Somer
Title: Health Director
- Phone: 250-750-4415 (office), 250-851-5172 (cell)
- Fax: 250-750-4420
- Email: mvansomer@mlib.ca
- Mailing Address: 61 Sekani Drive, General Delivery, McLeod Lake BC, V0J 2G
Name of IGB
Nak'azdli Whut'en
Effective: December 18, 2024
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Colleen Erikson
Title: Chief
- Phone: 250-996-7171
- Email: chief@nakazdliwhuten.ca
- Mailing address: PO Box 1329 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0
Alternative Contact: Council
- Phone: 250-996-7171
- Email: council@nakazdliwhuten.ca
- Mailing address: PO Box 1329 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0
Name of IGB
Nisga’a Lisims Government
Effective: April 1, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
- Gitlaxt'aamiks (formerly New Aiyansh) Village
- Nisga'a Village of Gitlakdamix
- Laxgalts’ap Village (Lakalzap Band)
- Gingolx Village (Gingolx First Nation)
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Janet Nisyok
Title: Manager
- Phone: 250-975-5293
- Email: janet.nisyok@nisgaanation.ca
- Mailing address: 2000 Lisism Drive, New Aiyansh BC V0J 1A0
Alternative Contact: Mary Temple
Title: Coordinator
- Phone: 250-975-1101
- Email: mary.temple@nisgaanation.ca
- Mailing address: 2000 Lisism Drive, New Aiyansh BC V0J 1A0
Alternative Contact: Grace Clayton
Title: Administrative Assisstant
- Phone: 250-615-9560
- Email: grace.clayton@nisgaanation.ca
- Mailing address: 2000 Lisism Drive, New Aiyansh BC V0J 1A0
Name of IGB
Quatsino First Nation
Effective: March 10, 2023
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Ronna Brand
Title: Director of Family Social Services
- Phone: 250-949-6245
- Fax: 250-949-6249
- Email: familyservices@quatsinofn.ca
- Mailing address: 305 Quattishe Road, Coal Harbour BC, V0N1K0
Alternative Contact: Melinda Sheard
Title: Social Development Manager
- Phone: 250-949-6245
- Fax: 250-949-6249
- Email: msheard@quatsinofn.ca
- Mailing address: 305 Quattishe Road, Coal Harbour BC, V0N1K0
Name of IGB
Simpcw Chief and Council
Effective: June 1, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Simpcw First Nation (Simpcw North Thompson Indian Band; North Thompson Indian Band)
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Carmen Hance
Title: Social Development Manager
- Phone: 778-220-4025
- Fax: 250-672-5858
- Email: SD.Manager@Simpcw.com
- Mailing Address: Box 220, Barriere BC, V0E 1E0
Alternate contact: Marissa Eustache
Title: Family Support Worker
- Phone: 250-682-1388
- Email: marissa.eustache@simpcw.com
Name of IGB
ɬaʔamɩn Nation
Alternate name: Tla'amin Nation
(Formerly known as Sliammon First Nation)
Band number: 554
Effective: October 31, 2022
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Please attempt to contact by phone first. If no answer, please try email, fax and personal cell last.
Primary Contact: Ryan Pielle
Title: Child Welfare Reform Coordinator
- Phone: 604-413-7098 (office/fax), 604-414-4280 (cell), 778-584-5323 (personal cell, after-hours only)
- Email: ryan.pielle@tn-bc.ca
- Mailing address: 4895 Salish Dr., Powell River BC, V8A 0B6
Alternative Contact: Bianca Pyle
Title: Child, Youth and Family Advocate
- Phone: 604-413-7098 (office/fax), 604-208-3782 (cell), 604-413-0606 (personal cell, after-hours only)
- Email: bianca.pyle@tn-bc.ca
Name of IGB
Taku River Tlingit First Nation
Effective: November 6, 2024
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Spokesperson
- Phone: 250-651-7900 ext. 401
- Email: spokesperson@gov.trtfn.com
- Mailing address: PO Box 132 Atlin BC, V0W 1A0
Alternative Contact: Health and Wellness Manager
- Phone: 250-651-7900 ext. 305
- Email: hss.mgr@gov.trtfn.com
- Mailing address: PO Box 132 Atlin BC, V0W 1A0
Name of IGB
Toquaht Nation Government
Effective: January 6, 2022
Band number: 666
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Community Designate: Christy Black
Child and Family Wellness Coordinator
- Email: christyb@toquaht.ca
- Cell: 1-250-720-7197
- Fax: 1-250-726-4403
- Mail: PO Box 759
- 1971 Peninsula Rd.
- Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
Alternate Community Designate: Lisa Morgan
Director of Community Services
- Email: lisam@toquaht.ca
- Cell: 1-250-266-4400
- Fax: 1-250-726-4403
- Mail: PO Box 759
- 1971 Peninsula Rd.
- Ucluelet, BC V0R 3A0
Name of IGB
Tŝilhqot’in National Government
Effective: March 18, 2022
Alternate names:
- Tl’esqox (Toosey)
- ?Esdilagh First Nation
- Xeni Gwet’in First Nations Government
- Yunesit’in Government
- Tsideldel First Nation
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Christa Smith
Title: Executive Director of Denisiqi Services Society
- Phone: 250-305-6094
- Email: christa@denisiqi.org
Name of IGB
Uchucklesaht Tribe
Effective: July 21, 2023
Effective Date: July 21, 2023
Band number: 667
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Christina Lucas
Title: Director of Human Services
- Phone: 250-724-1832
- Fax: 250-724-1806
- Email: Christina.Lucas@uchucklesaht.ca
- Mailing address: 5251 Argyle St. Suite A, Port Alberni BC, V9Y 1V1
Name of IGB
West Moberly First Nations Chief and Council
Effective: February 18, 2022
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary Contact: Clorrisa Bigfoot
Title: Health Director
- Phone: 250-788-3622
- Fax: 250-788-1624
- Email: healthmanager@westmo.org
- Mailing address: West Moberly First Nations Box 90, Moberly Lake BC, V0C 1X0
Name of IGB
Yuułuʔiłʔath Government
Effective: July 21, 2023
Alternate name: Ucluelet First Nation
Band number: 668
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Primary contact: Gloria Valentine
Title: Community Wellness Worker
- Phone: 250-726-7948
- Email: Gloria.Valentine@ufn.ca
- Mailing address: PO Box 699, Ucluelet BC, V0R 3A0
Secondary contact: Simblejeet Kaur
Title: Director of Health & Social Services
- Phone: 778-942-057
- Email: Simblejeet.Kaur@ufn.ca
Saskatchewan
Name of IGB
Cowessess First Nation
Effective: April 1, 2021
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Cowessess
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
Piapot First Nation
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Piapot First Nation
Manitoba
Name of IGB
Manitoba Métis Federation
Effective: February 26, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Manitoba Métis Community
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
Dakota Tiwahe Services Inc.
Effective: January 29, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
Island Lake First Nations/ Island Lake Anishininew Nation
Effective: July 21, 2020
For more information, contact Island Lake First nations CFS/AFLFS Transition Coordinator Mary Anne Clarke at maclarke@iltc.ca or 204-982-3300
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Garden Hill First Nation
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
Island Lake First Nations/ Island Lake Anishininew Nation
Effective: July 21, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Red Sucker Lake First Nation
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
Island Lake First Nations/ Island Lake Anishininew Nation
Effective: July 21, 2020
For more information, contact Island Lake First nations CFS/AFLFS Transition Coordinator Mary Anne Clarke at maclarke@iltc.ca or 204-982-3300
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
St. Theresa Point First Nation
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
Island Lake First Nations/ Island Lake Anishininew Nation
Effective: July 21, 2020
For more information, contact Island Lake First nations CFS/AFLFS Transition Coordinator Mary Anne Clarke at maclarke@iltc.ca or 204-982-3300
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Wasagamack First Nation
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
Sagkeeng First Nation Chief and Council
Effective: August 12, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Sagkeeng First Nation
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
Peguis First Nation
Effective: August 12, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Peguis First Nation
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
Norway House Cree Nation Chief and Council
Effective: September 23, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Norway House Cree Nation
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
MKO Child Welfare Secretariat (authorized by Shamattawa First Nation)
Effective: October 9, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Shamattawa First Nation
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Effective: November 10, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Opaskwayak Cree Nation
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
Pinaymootang First Nation (Treaty 2)
Effective: May 13, 2021
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Pinaymootang First Nation
Contact information for IGB
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Northwest Territories
Name of IGB
Acho Dene First Nation
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Contact information for IGB
Attention: Mandy Cormier
Title: Advisor, Health, and Social Development
- Phone: 778-675-1482
- Email: mandycormier@adkfirstnation.ca
Copying: Boyd Clark
Title: Advisor, Chief and Council (Band Manager)
Name of IGB
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (Non-Legal Significant Measures)
Effective: January 18, 2021
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Inuvialuit
Contact information for IGB
Contact Information (SharePoint)
Name of IGB
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Maligaksat
Effective: January 18, 2021
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation
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Alberta
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Nova Scotia
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New Brunswick
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Newfoundland & Labrador
Name of IGB
Mushuau Innu First Nation
Effective: January 01, 2020
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Mushuau Innu First Nation
Contact information for IGB
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Prince Edward Island
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Yukon
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Nunavut
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Ontario
Name of IGB
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
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Opted out of process; please investigate IGBs independently
Name of IGB
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Effective: June 19, 2023
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Contact information for IGB
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Name of IGB
Lac Seul First Nation Child Advocate Program
Effective: February 10, 2023
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Lac Seul First Nation
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Name of IGB
Northwest Angle #33
Effective: June 19, 2023
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Northwest Angle Indian Reserve 33B
- Angle Inlet, Whitefish Bay Indian Reserve 33A
- Dog Paw Agency Indian Reserve 30
Contact information for IGB
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Name of IGB
Shoal Lake Band No 40.
Effective Date: February 20, 2024
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Shoal Lake Band No. 40
Contact information for IGB
Contact: Doreen Moellenbeck-Dushnitsky
Title: First Nations Representative
- Phone: N/A
- Email: sl40fsrep@hotmail.com
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 6 Kejick, Ontario P0X 1E0
Name of IGB
Tataskweyak Cree Nation Chief and Council
Effective Date: February 20, 2024
Community, group or people with rights under s. 35 of the Constitution Act that is represented by the IGB
Tataskweyak Cree Nation
Contact information for IGB
Contact: Lillian Saunders
Title: Director of Child and Family Services
- Phone: 431-754-7095
- Email: cfs_director@tataskweyak.com
- Mailing address: N/A
Alternate: Doreen Spence
Title: Councilor
- Phone: 204-307-7214
- Email: doreenspence@tataskweyak.com
- Mailing address: N/A
Québec
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