Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 Appoints New Grand Chief

December 18, 2024 (Treaty No. 6 Territory) — The Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations is proud to announce Chief Gregory Desjarlais as its new Grand Chief.

Succeeding Chief Cody Thomas, Grand Chief Desjarlais has been officially appointed to his new role during a transfer ceremony. His duties as Grand Chief will formally commence on January 1st for the duration of one year.

"It's my honour to be able to serve my People and accept the role of Grand Chief," says Grand Chief Gregory Desjarlais. "Over the next year, I will continue to advocate for recognition of Treaty rights and inclusion of First Nations' representation at all levels of decision making. I am passionate about the well-being, prosperity and cultural preservation of my People and during my tenure I will work towards ensuring these goals are advanced." During his term, Grand Chief Desjarlais' priorities will focus on affordable housing for Indigenous Peoples on- and off-reserve, establishing community-driven First Nations policing services, exploring revenue sharing opportunities and continuing to

build relationships with all levels of government.

Grand Chief Desjarlais was elected as Chief of Frog Lake First Nation on April 16, 2019, where he continues to serve after three successful terms. Aside from his duties as Chief, he sits on various boards and has played a pivotal role in numerous Indigenous stakeholder engagement initiatives, all aimed at improving the quality of life within Indigenous communities. Born in High Prairie to Albert and Alma Desjarlais, Grand Chief Desjarlais and his wife Benita have three children and five grandchildren.

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