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isi pimācihowin · nakacihtāwin · mitho kaskihtamāsowin
Saskatchewan's largest First Nation — 11,843 members across six communities, rooted in Treaty 6 territory since 1889.
Who We Are
Located in north-central Saskatchewan, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is the largest First Nation in Saskatchewan, and one of the 10 largest in Canada, with a population of 11,843 as of March 1st, 2023. Our reserve lands extend from rich farmlands in central Saskatchewan, all the way north through the boreal forest to the mighty Churchill River and beyond.
Our central administration office is located in La Ronge, 241 km north of Prince Albert, on the edge of the Pre-Cambrian Shield. We are proud of our heritage and our Cree language, and of the educational opportunities, economic successes and social development work made possible by many years of strong leadership.
2019 — 2023 Strategic Plan
Vision-Motto
Tradition — Innovation — Success
isi pimācihowin — nakacihtāwin — mitho kaskihtamāsowin
Mission
By using our traditional language and culture and working together to make change happen, we will strengthen our individual and collective skills, inspire innovation and promote independence to make life better for all.
Enhance the presence of Woodland Cree culture and language in all communities.
Enhance the physical, social, mental and spiritual well-being of all members.
Enhance existing housing conditions and increase new home availability.
Enhance educational programs and services for all children and youth.
Enhance members' independence and life skills.
Governance
Elected by Band custom for a 3-year term. Quorum is 7 of 13. Last election: March 2023. Next election: March 2026.
| Role | Name | Community |
|---|---|---|
| Chief | Tammy Cook-Searson | — |
| Councillor | Nora Charles | Grandmother's Bay |
| Councillor | Joseph Ratt | Hall Lake |
| Councillor | Korrie Ratt | Sucker River |
| Councillor | Linda Charles | Stanley Mission |
| Councillor | Jimmy Charles | Stanley Mission |
| Councillor | Cora Ballantyne-Roberts | Stanley Mission |
| Councillor | Ann Ratt | Lac La Ronge |
| Councillor | Dean Roberts | Lac La Ronge |
| Councillor | Charlene Venne | Lac La Ronge |
| Councillor | Sam Roberts | Lac La Ronge |
| Councillor | Keith Mirasty | Little Red River |
| Councillor | Tracey Halkett | Little Red River |
Harry Cook
Bella Sanderson — Lac La Ronge
Angelique Ratt — Sucker River
Joe P. Roberts — Stanley Mission
Sarah Ballantyne — Stanley Mission
Abel Charles — Grandmother's Bay
Vacant — Little Red River
Leonard (George) Halkett — Hall Lake
Gladys Christiansen
Executive Director
Blake Charles
Chief Operations Officer
Ruth Thomson
Executive Secretary
Cynthia Cook
Director Social Development
Kyla McKenzie
Director Indian Child and Family Services
Haseeb Shafqat
Director Finance and Administration
Kevin Roberts
Director Sports & Recreation
Michelle McCallum
Director of Education
Mary Carlson
Director Health Services
Rizwan Ahmed
Director Support Services
Ron Hyggen
CEO of Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership
Tayven Roberts
Director Public Works and Housing
Our Territory
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is composed of six reserve communities and 18 separate reserve lands. The central office in La Ronge administers band programs for Lac La Ronge/Kitsaki, Hall Lake, and Sucker River. The communities of Stanley Mission, Grandmother's Bay, and Little Red River are self-administered, ensuring more control over their services and programs.
Quick Facts
Since 1889
A visual journey through the leadership that has guided our Nation from Treaty 6 to the present day.
Chief Timeline — Full Detail
Administration
The central office in La Ronge administers band programs for the Lac La Ronge/Kitsaki, Hall Lake, and Sucker River communities. Stanley Mission, Grandmother's Bay, and Little Red River are self-administered.
Learn more about the six unique communities that make up the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.
Our Communities
