Elder’s Commission

Elders Commission:

A commission of no more than 5 enrolled Tribal Citizens that advises and aids the Kikaajik (Elders) Department in obtaining its statutory duties of providing services to meet the needs of the Kikaajik. For more information on the work that the Elders Commission carries out, please see Waganakising Odawak Statute 2015-001 below.

Elder’s (5 member) Commission

• Debra Smithkey-Browne Term Expiration Date: 09/21/2029
• Steven Otto Term Expiration Date 09/21/2029
• Janice Shackleford Term Expiration Date: 05/25/2026
• Michele Portman LaCount Term Expiration Date: 09/21/2028
• Sharalee Boda Term Expiration Date: 09/21/2029

Elders Commission Meeting Schedule:
2025 Elders Mtg Schedule

2026 Elders Mtg Schedule

Ruling Statute

2023-008 Elders Commission

2023-006 Executive Commissions, Boards and Committees