Doreen Masson

Tanisi, Niya Doreen Masson nisikason, I am the 7 th child born to Late George Kanipitetew Sr and Edna (Harper) Kanipitetew.- the youngest girl of 6 sisters, 1 Older brother and 4 younger brothers.

I married my husband, Lazarus Masson in 1987, 2 years later, in 1989, we began the family life by welcoming our first-born son, Clint, followed by 2 daughters Cresida in 1991 and Chelaine in 1993 and one adopted Son, Kendall. Years later, we are blessed with 4 grandsons, Abel, Mehegan, Bodhi and Vali.

My pride is my family, my foundation is my family, my strength is my family, my life is my family. I have lived and worked in Onion Lake my entire life, I have been employed in various roles in the Community throughout the years, I raised my children here and have witnessed their struggles and successes in this Community. Now I get to enjoy watching my grandchildren grow and be apart of this Community as well. Our community means a lot to me and I will always advocate for its potential, albeit a Councilors role or otherwise.

I have been a Band Councilor for four (4) terms, ending in 2018, for the past 4 years, we have seen our Community endure a lot of hardship, but it is necessary for things to break in order to build stronger. We are ready to make that commitment for our Nation. I acknowledge the past and present leadership for all the work they have done, since the beginning days of Chief Taylor and his advocacy for our first On-Reserve school. Onion Lake Cree nation needs to move forward with a fresh mandate as priority instilled by previous leadership and their dedicated movement to Treaty and Inherent Rights, not withstanding the importance of Community whom will have a major role to play when it comes to fulfilling the vision of our Ancestors and the promises made for Treaty #6. I pride myself in the ability to see things from various perspectives which allows me to make choices I can be accountable to. I value trust, honesty, accountability and integrity, they are always at the forefront with everything I do. In closing, I am in the office Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm unless I am on the road travelling to off reserve meetings.

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