Governance

GDI operates with a 12-member board of governors plus a chairperson representing each of the 12 MN–S regions.

Each board member goes through a three-step process for appointment that includes nomination at a regional council meeting, followed by ratification and approval by the Provincial Métis Council, and approval by the Saskatchewan Minister of Advanced Education.

The board of governors oversees the institute’s direction and is responsible for its operation and governance.

The current GDI Board members are as follows:

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  Laura Burnouf

  Board Chair

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  Viola Bell

  Member - Eastern Region II & Vice-Chair

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  Vacant

  Northern Region I

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  Tracy Tinker

  Member - Northern Region II

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  Jaycee Wells

  Member - Western Region I

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  Jackie Kennedy

  Member - Western Region IA

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  Jennifer Brown

  Western Region II

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  May Henderson

  Member - Western Region IIA

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  Marilyn Fazakas

  Member - Western Region III

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  Brian Chaboyer

  Member - Eastern Region I

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  Joanne Pelletier

  Member - Eastern Region III

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  Vacant

  Northern Region III

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  Vacant

  Eastern Region IIA