Bois Forte Tribal Council
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Office: 218-757-3261 x 1260
Cell: 218-404-5409
Fax: 218-757-3312
Email View BiographyFor over thirty years, Cathy Chavers has served the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, focusing on health care before shifting her career to politics. In 2008, she kicked off her political career as the District I Representative of the Bois Forte Reservation Tribal Council (BFRTC) and in April of 2016, she was elected Tribal Chairwoman.
Cathy has had the honor to hold seats on various committees, forums, and Councils. Currently, she is the first female President of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe (MCT), the Bemidji Area Representative for the National Indian Health Service (IHS) Budget Forum, and a Member of the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC), Results First, and the St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Advisory Board.
One of her goals as Chairwoman is to be an honest and accountable leader to the Tribal members of Bois Forte. She aspires to provide positive direction for economic and workforce development while incorporating more culture and language back into the Reservation.
Growing up in Orr, Minnesota, she is one of four daughters of Daniel and Doris (King) O’Connell. She has been married to her husband Ed for over 40 years and together they have two boys, Eddie and Tim. Cathy has been blessed with seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, seven dogs, and one bearded dragon. In her spare time, she enjoys being active and spending time outdoors. Cathy continues being an avid volleyball and sports enthusiast – still cheerleading and supporting community athletes.
Office: 218-757-3261 x 1263
Cell: 218-404-8220
Fax: 218-757-3312
Email View BiographyShane was elected into office as District I Representative on September 18, 2018.
As a member of Tribal Council, I serve Bois Forte Band members, Tribal programs, businesses, and Tribal government. I serve Band members of my district by listening to their concerns and bring those concerns to the Tribal Council meetings. I push for transparency – open Tribal government and financial reports.
I have lived on the Reservation all of my life and have worked in the Housing department and KBFT89.9FM Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio. I serve on the Bois Forte Ambulance Service and the Bois Forte Fire Department.
Vermilion Office: 218-753-4542
Nett Lake Office: 218-757-3261 x 1264
Fax: 218-757-3312
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