SCES Management and Administrative Structure

The management structure of the Secwepemc Cultural Education Society consists of a
fourteen member board of directors: a representative appointed by each of the Secwepemc member bands plus a representative of the Secwepemc Elders Council. Of these members, a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and director-at-large comprise the board executive, and are elected to take responsibility for decisions related to the direction of SCES, policy development, approval and evaluation of programs, and consultation with Secwepemc bands and the Secwepemc Elders Council.

Member bands and their representatives are as follows:
  • Board Executive:
    • President Rita Matthew - Simpcw First Nation
    • Vice President Michael LeBourdais - Whispering Pines/ Clinton Indian Band
    • Treasurer Jean Brown - Splatsin First Nation
    • Secretary Gina Johnny - Adams Lake Indian Band
    • Director at Large (shared)
      • Richard Billy - Secwepemc Elders Council
      • Brian Finlay - Little Shuswap Indian Band
      • Matilda Morgan - Bonaparte Indian Band
  • Board of Directors:
    • Vacant - Canim Lake Band
    • Vacant - Canoe Creek Band
    • Felix Arnouse - Little Shuswap Indian Band
    • Tammy Thomas - Neskonlith Indian Band
    • Vacant - Shuswap Indian Band
    • Rick Deneault - Skeetchestn Indian Band
    • Dolan Paul - T'kemlups Indian Band
    • Vacant - Ts'kw'aylaxw First Nation