Who sits on the Commission?
The Eeyou Planning Commission is composed of ten commissioners each appointed by one of the Cree communities and is chaired by the Deputy Grand Chief Norman Wapachee.
Community | Commissioner | Alternate Commissioners |
---|---|---|
Chisasibi | Sheree House | James Bobbish |
Eastmain | Raymond Shanoush | Alvin Cheezo |
Mistissini | Hubert Petawabano | Gerald Longchap |
Nemaska | Matthew Tanoush | Rose Wapachee |
Ouje Bougoumou | Arthur Bosum | Benny Blacksmith |
Washaw Sibi | Billy Katapatuk Sr. | |
Waskaganish | Barbara Hester | Darryl A. Salt |
Waswanipi | Steven Blacksmith | Henry George Gull |
Wemindji | Elmer Georgekish | Johnny Mark |
Whapmagoostui | Eddie Masty |
EPC Secretariat Staff
The staff of the Land Use Planning team from the Cree Nation Government's Department of Environment and Remedial Works also serve as Secretariat for the EPC, providing technical and operational support and expertise. The EPC Secretariat team is composed of Christopher Beck, Manager of Land Use Planning, Sarah-Anne Brochu-Hébert, Land Use Planning Advisor, Merlin Whiskeychan , Land Use Planning Officer, and Jessica Labrecque, Land Use Specialist.

Christopher Beck

Jessica Labreque

Sarah-Anne B-Hebert

Merlin Whiskeychan
Communication Policies
This tool is especially helpful to ensure trust between the Commission and the entities with whom it collaborates on land and resource use matters in Eeyou Istchee, whether at community, regional, or provincial levels.