Lisa Hageman
Chair,Gwaii Trust Society
Term Expiry: 2027
Flavien Mabit
Director,Area E
Alternate: Emmy O’Gorman
Term Expiry: 2027
Valine Brown
Director, Council of the Haida Nation Old MassettAlternate: Tarah Samuels
Term Expiry: 2027
Goox
Director, Council of the Haida NationSkidegate / Vice Chair
Alternate: Gidin Jaad Erica Jean Reid
Term Expiry: 2027
Bret Johnston
Director,Graham Island North
Alternate: Terry Carty
Term Expiry: 2026
Maureen Bailey
Director,Graham Island Central
Alternate: Berry Wijdeven
Term Expiry: 2027
Lori Wiedeman
Director,Graham Island South
Alternate: Karen Dean
Term Expiry: 2026
Donald Edgars
Director,Old Massett Village Council
Alternate: Lisa Bell
Term Expiry: 2026
Billy Yovanovich
Director,Skidegate Band Council
Alternate: Michelle ‘Ooka’ Pineault
Term Expiry: 2027
Athlii Gwaii Legacy Project Review Committee
The Gwaii Trust Society Athlii Gwaii Legacy Project Review Committee provides oversight of the Athlii Gwaii Legacy grants on behalf of the Board of Directors and is responsible for recommendations to the Board on all matters pertaining to application recommendations.
Billy Yovanovich
Bret Johnston
Maureen Bailey
Lori Wiedeman
Valine Brown
Goox
Donald Edgars
Audit & Finance Committee
The Gwaii Trust Society Audit and Finance Committee provides oversight of the financial reporting process and the audit process on behalf of the Board of Directors and is responsible for recommendations to the Board on all matters pertaining to financial policy and procedures and auditor recommendations.
Chair: Maureen Bailey
Goox
Berry Wijdeven
Bret Johnston
Flavien Mabit
Lori Wiedeman
Executive Committee
The Gwaii Trust Society Executive Committee is the Chair and two directors – one Haida and one Non-Haida – that are chosen by the directors and the Chair. The Executive acts as the Board’s main liaison with the public and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) between Board meetings. They provide strategic leadership and evaluation of the Board of Directors.
Chair: Lisa Hageman
Valine Brown
Maureen Bailey
Haida Gwaii Community Foundation Committee
The Haida Gwaii Community Foundation Committee provides oversight of the Foundation’s finances, donations, and administration.
Chair: Lori Wiedeman
Donald Edgars
Bret Johnston
Flavien Mabit
Michelle “Ooka” Pineault
Berry Wijdeven
Youth Board
The Gwaii Trust Society Youth Board of Directors was established as a counterpart to the main Gwaii Trust Society Board. It provides input on application approvals, reviews grant policies through a youth lens, and creates mentorship opportunities for young people.
Wellness Committee
The Gwaii Trust Society Wellness Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board which explore the role that the Trust can play in enhancing the social, physical and mental well being of residents of Haida Gwaii.
Billy Yovanovich
Lisa Bell
Maureen Bailey
Karen Dean
Gidin Jaad Erica Jean Reid