Chief and Council

The Antoine Nation is governed by the democratically elected Chief and Council. The Antoine Nation uses a modified family custom election system for each Councillor position, ensuring that every Member within each Family has a vote for a Councillor, and the position of Chief is directly elected by all Members.

Chief Davie Joanisse

Chief Davie Joanisse has served as Chief of the Antoine Nation for 22 years. He also serves as Algonquin Nation Representative and Land Claim Negotiator for the Antoine Nation at the Algonquins of Ontario treaty negotiation table. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Welfare from Nipissing University.

Contact:
joanissedavie@gmail.com

Councillor Pam McElheran

Councillor Pam McElheran has worked for many years alongside Chief Joanisse and the other Councillors for the betterment of the Antoine Nation. She works as a Personal Support Worker, and enjoys the outdoors, harvesting moose, fish and wild berries for pies and jams, and creative pursuits like Indigenous crafts, painting, writing songs and poetry.

Contact:
duckiepam@gmail.com

Councillor Alex Butler

Councillor Alex Butler has served on the Antoine Nation Council for over 20 years. Woodworking is his passion. He also enjoys hunting, fishing and gardening.

Councillor Michael Dufoe

Councillor Michael Dufoe has been a part of Antoine Nation since its inception. He is retired and enjoys hunting, fishing and being outdoors.

Contact:

Jibbydufoe@gmail.com

Councillor Greg Lamabe

Councillor Greg Lamabe has served as a Councillor of the Antoine Nation for 25 years. He is a certified machinist who also enjoys fishing, hunting, camping and family time.

Contact: greglamabe@gmail.com

Elizabeth Moore

Liz Moore was born and raised in North Bay and has roots in Mattawa On.She presently resides in Nipissing Township on the south shore of Lake Nipissing.She retired in 2016 after a 30 year career as Postmaster with Canada Post.Liz has always been an active member in her community and has sat on numerous boards and committees.She was involved in municipal politics as municipal councillor and Deputy Mayor for three terms before retiring in 2022. Liz sat on the Antoine Nation Constitution Committee.Liz enjoys working with Chief and Council for the betterment of her Community and all Antoine Algonquins.

Contact:
lizzymoore1957@gmail.com