Cold Lake First Nation’s Chief Bernice Martial was appointed the grand chief of Treaty No. 6

Cold Lake First Nation’s Chief Bernice Martial was appointed the grand chief of Treaty No. 6, making her the first female to lead the organization.

“I am delighted with all the support from chiefs, Elders and members of Treaty No.6. This is an exciting time for our peoples and I know I will do the best of my abilities to ensure that Treaty No. 6 is protected and that First Nations are properly represented at these political tables where our issues are concerned,” said Martial.

Grand Chief Martial was given a Treaty Six headdress in a December meeting with more than 250 people witnessing her appointment. “I’m going to do the best I can to inform the peoples of Treaty No. 6 on the legislation and policies that affect us. I want to bring unity to Treaty Six First Nations as we are in the hub of economic development with many successful First Nations that are working towards self-governance,” she said.