The ten-member board is composed of:

• Chiefs of each of the nine affiliated bands
• One youth director

Board Member Roles and Duties:

• to voice issues and concerns of the groups they represent
• to oversee the committees that are struck to address these concerns
• to vote on and give directives to the executive
• to give implementation directives to FNI staff
• to report back to their bands

For a list of current board members and their contact information, see the FNI Directory.

The Executive has three elected members:

• A President
• one Vice President representing the bands from the Western Newfoundland region
• one Vice President representing the bands from the Central Newfoundland region

Executive Roles and Duties:

• to represent the entire FNI membership
• to manage and oversee all programs and groups
• to make critical decisions involving the FNI

For a list of current Executive members and their contact information, see the FNI Directory.

The FNI currently have seven active committees:

Employment & Training ­– Aboriginal Human Resources Development Agreement (AHRDA)
The AHRDA committee reviews and approves completed training applications for sponsorship. This committee is also responsible for making recommendations to the board for any needed changes, additions, or deletions to the policies and procedures as outlined in the AHRDA manual. Learn more about FNI Employment Training Programs.

Fisheries

• The Fisheries Committee oversees two of our three FNI fishery-related programs – the Aboriginal Fisheries (AFS) and the Commercial Fishery. This committee completes post-season reviews, and makes recommendations to the board of directors for next year work plan. It also keeps the FNI current with Aboriginal fisheries rights and concerns, and often acts as a hiring committee.
• The Aboriginal Aquatic Resource & Oceans Management (AAROM)Committee meets quarterly to maintain that work plans for MAMKA stay on schedule and to discuss, and present to the board of directors, new ideas for the following year. Its other roles include reviewing financial records and participating in employee capacity developments.
• Learn more about FNI Fisheries Programs.

Health
A committee has not been appointed yet.
Learn more about our Health Programs.

Mi’kmaq Culture
This committee oversees the revitalization of Mi’kmaq culture, through special events, by developing and hosting programs and workshops, and other activities.
Learn more about FNI Cultural Activities and check our Calendar for upcoming cultural events.

Organizational Review
This committee reviews the organizational structure of the FNI, proposing changes to improve the organization’s efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness.

Steering Committee for the Agreement-in-Principle
This committee was struck to advise and direct the FNI negotiating team during discussions and negotiations with the federal government that resulted in the Agreement-in-Principle for the formation of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band. The committee was composed of the nine elected band chiefs. Learn more about the steps leading to the Agreement-in-Principle and the contents of the Agreement-in-Principal and the formation of the Qalipu band.

For a list of current committee members and their contact information, see the FNI Directory.