Carrier Sekani Tribal Council

The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council brings together seven member nations to unify our voices and strengthen our inherent indigenous rights, title, and interests in our territories.

Tribal Chief

CSTC Tribal Chief Mina Holmes

CSTC Tribal Chief Mina Holmes belongs to the Lht’sumusyoo Clan and is the granddaughter to the late Annie Cho Mattess and the late Louie Mattess Sr. She is daughter to Rosie Holmes and the late John Holmes. She is a member to Tl’azt’en Nation and has completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree at University of Fraser Valley and a JD Law Degree at University of British Columbia. Over the years Mina has worked for various First Nations. Since 2017 she has worked as Reconciliation Table Manager for the CSFN government-to-government negotiations. Mina has spent time in the communities working to build capacity and understanding with the grassroots members. She is committed to supporting the collective vision of the Carrier Sekani membership to strengthen existing foundations on principles of unity and strength.

Mina Holmes
Carrier Sekani Tribal Chief
Phone: 250-562-6279 Ext: 203
Fax: 250-562-8206
TribalChief@cstc.bc.ca

History and Timeline of Tribal Council Leadership

  • 2019 – Current – Tribal Chief Mina Holmes (Tl’azt’en)
  • 2018 – Interim Tribal Chief Reg Mueller (Saik’uz)
  • 2012 – 2018 – Tribal Chief Terry Teegee (2 terms) (Takla Lake) Vices: Abraham, Dolly (2012-2015), Mueller, Reg (2015-2018)
  • 2006 – 2012 – Tribal Chief David Luggi (Stellat’en), Vices: Lessard, Catherine (2006-2009), Teegee, Terry (2009-2012)
  • 2003 – 2006 – Tribal Chief Harry Pierre (Tl’azt’en) Vice: Michell, Pat (2003-2006)
  • 1997 – 2003 – Tribal Chief Mavis Erickson (Nak’azdli) Vices: Thomas, Leonard (1998-2000) Prince, Harold (2000-2003)
  • 1994 – 1997 – Tribal Chief Linda Prince (Nak’azdli) Vice: Mueller, Reg (1997)
  • 1990 – 1994 – Tribal Chief Justa Monk (2 terms) (Tl’azt’en); Vice Tribal Chief: Michell, Robert (Stellat’en) 1992-1994
  • 1988 – 1990 – Tribal Chief Joseph Michell (Lake Babine Nation); Vices: Thomas, Leonard (1989), Monk, Justa (1990)
  • 1984 – 1988 – Tribal Chief Edward John (Tl’azt’en); Vices: Casimir, Les (1984-1985), Monk, Justa (1985-1987), Williams, Emma (1987) Seymour, Barry (1988)
  • 1983 – 1984 – Tribal Chief Archie Patrick (Stellat’en); Vice President: Moise, Sam (1984)
  • 1981 – 1983 – Tribal Chief Justa Monk (Tl’azt’en); Vice: Williams, Emma Vice President: Lowley Ted (1982); Vice President: Plasway, Nancy (1983)