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