Minister Prentice Announces Appointment of Liz Wright to the Gwich'in Land and Water Board

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OTTAWA (August 10, 2007) - The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, today announced the appointment of Ms. Liz Wright to the Gwich'in Land and Water Board .

“Ms. Wright has given generously of her time to advance the well-being of her community,” said Minister Prentice. “Her dedication to community interests makes her a fine addition to this Board.”
Ms. Wright is an active volunteer, coach and facilitator. As Community Coordinator for the Designated Gwich’in Organization, she is responsible for the administration, communications and facilitation of ongoing projects. In 2006, she served as Acting Band Manager and from 2004 to 2006, she worked as Constituency Assistant in the office of Mr. David Krutko, MLA for Mackenzie-Delta, Northwest Territories. Previous to that, she worked as family Healing Program Manager for the Tetlit Gwich’in Council.
Created in 1998, under the auspices of the Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement, the Gwich'in Land and Water Board regulates the use of land and water in the Gwich’in Settlement Area of the Northwest Territories. The Board is responsible for administration of land use permits and water licences on Crown, Gwich'in or privately-held land in the Gwich'in settlement area.
The Gwich’in Land and Water Board includes five members: two members are nominated by the Gwich'in Tribal Council, one member is nominated by the Government of the Northwest Territories and another appointed by the Government of Canada. Members of the Board are responsible for nomination of the Chair.

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