Chief

Timeline

Current Chief​

Steve Vital

December 11, 2020 – Current

  • A great leader with exceptional management skills
  • Worked with Northwest Territories Power Corporation for more than 3 years
  • Wants to ensure that the administration is of the people, by the people, and for the people
  • Wants to improve communication between the community members and leadership
  • Wants to ensure that NBDB is professionally managed and assets are properly safeguarded
  • Wants to ensure necessary internal controls are in place
  • Wants to see that the mission of promoting local employment is successful
  • Wants to inspire others to learn more, do more, dream more and become more
  • Thrives to improve children’s education, increase employment opportunities for youth, women’s empowerment and elder care

Past Chief

1. Darrell Betsaka

November 8, 2018 – December 10, 2020

2. Peter Mercellais

November 11, 2015 – November 7, 2018

3. Michael Matou

June 10, 2013 – November 10, 2015

4. Clayton Konisenta

November 8, 2012 – May 27, 2013

5. Fred Tesou

December 10, 2009 – November 7, 2012

6. George Betsaka

November 19, 2006 – December 9, 2009

7. Eric Betsaka

October 2004 – November 2006

8. Leon Konisenta

December 2002 – October 2004

9. Jim Betsaka

1984 – 1987

10. Morris Vital

1978 – 1984