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FELIX ARNOUSE
Chief of Little Shuswap Indian Band
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Pic of Felix and Chief Richard LeBourdias of
Whispering Pine Band at Diabetes Workshop
at Little Shuswap Band Hall |
My name is felix arnouse. My spiritual name is seci7ce, translated it means the spotted eagle leader. The name was given to me by my grandmother at birth and I believe that I was the last baby born given an Indian name. I was told that when a name is given to you at birth there’s a role that goes with the name. Growing up, my five grandmothers always talked to me about leadership. I was elected chief of Little Shuswap Band twenty seven years ago and prior to being chief was a band councilor for ten years. Prior to being a politician, I was employed in the forest industry employed by the Federated Co-op in the mill, plywood plant and the planer mill, as well as working for Adams Lake Lumber. Out of school I started as a logger for my uncles. As a council member, I hold the portfolios of social development, forestry, self-government by-laws, sports and recreation.
As a leader of the community, I discovered that politics is difficult to deal with. I discovered that to be an effective leader, the healing path was the answer to the community.
Some of my experiences are as follows:
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• Band councilor
• Band chief
• Volunteer fire chief
• Volunteer fire fighter
• Cross cultural workshops (r.c.m.p.) various organizations
• Negotiated protocol agreement with ministry of children and family services
• Counsel youth and adults on healing journeys through the sweat lodge
• Couched junior men’s fastball team(kamloops league)
• Economic initiatives for little shuswap band |
I also negotiated successful joint venture partnerships with Sun Peaks on staff housing and with Powder Hounds a cat ski operations and housing development at Horse Bay. I have ten percent ownership with All Nations Trust.
The topics listed have played an important role in my life, as well as, helping community members understand and communicate with one another. I look continuously to the native spiriruality for the healing and well-being of all people and community members in my life.
Hobbies:
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As part of my healing I am active in various sports...
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• Slo-pitch
• Downhill skiing
• Golfing
• Boating-tubing and wake-boarding
• Curling - I am working on becoming a certified curling instructer
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I've Studied martial arts...
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• Kick boxing
• Kung-fu
• Judo
• Ju-jitsu
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COUNCILOR WES FRANCOIS
Councilor for Little Shuswap since 1996
Wesley Leroy Francois
Born: May 4, 1968 in Kamloops BC
Family:
Married
2 children
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• Jaxx Francois - 6 months
• Tanner Francois - 13 years |
Portfolios:
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• Education
• Economic Development
• Housing |
Boards:
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Education:
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S.C.E.S. - Secwepemc Cultural Education Society |
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F.N.E.C- S.D. # 73- First Nations Education Council School District # 73
( Kamloops/Chase) |
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F.N.E.C. - S.D. # 83-First Nations Education Council School District # 83
(Salmon Arm) |
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O.U.C. - U.B.C. - Okanagan College –Aboriginal Council |
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S.T.E.P. - Shuswap Training Employment Program |
Economic Development:
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Q.R.C.C. - Quaaout Resort and Conference Centre |
Housing:
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Little Shuswap Indian Band Housing Committee – Chair |
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Personal Information:
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Connoisseur of Kentucky Fried Chicken who Loves Unicorns and Rainbows,
and loves taking long walks on a sunset beach. |
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Tess Tomma - Councilor |
COUNCILOR TESS TOMMA
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Tess Tomma is the newly elected councilor for the Little Shuswap Indian Band |
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She is a proud mother of 3 with strong family values. |
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Valuing the relationship she has with elders, community members, and youth
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Tess’ remains close with her elders and continues to learn her culture and language |
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She supports all areas of youth development. She believes that providing a solid educational background for the youth will open unlimited opportunities for them. |
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She remains close to band member by being involved and present in various community events. |
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Home based business owner (desktop publishing)
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Published the band newsletter for the past 8 years (1998 – 2005) |
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Other publications: brochures, calendars, business cards, posters, photos... |
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Worked with fisheries department and Aboriginal Interest Department for LSIB |
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She is active and participates on various slo-pitch and fastball team, she also supports her son in his baseball pursuits. |
Portfolio
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Fisheries Department |
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Lands & Resources |
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Taxes |
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Daycare |
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Economic Development |
Boards:
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Secwepemc Fisheries Commission |
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Quaaout Resort & Conference Centre |
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Talking Rock Golf Course |
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Shuswap Training & Employment Program (Alternate) |
Economic Development Initiatives:
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Talking Rock Golf Course, opening August 2008 |
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3 Band Data Base Management System – Website |
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Route to Sun Peaks |
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