Sahtú governance elections are held on a three-year cycle and the term began in November 2024. Community District Education Authorities (DEAs) can be either elected through a democratic voting process or acclaimed if insufficient candidates put forward their name during the election. DEA members can also be appointed to a membership position if a vacancy occurs during the term of the sitting DEA. The SDEC follows the elections procedures outlined in the NWT Elections Act and in accordance with Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) policy and procedure.
Sahtu Divisional Education Council (SDEC) Board of Trustees
Each District Education Authority (DEA) appoints a Trustee and Alternate Trustee. The Trustee represents the community DEA on the SDEC Board of Trustees.
- Heather Bourassa, Chairperson
- David Codzi, Trustee & Alternate Chairperson, K‘áhbamí túé | Colville Lake
- Brenda Baptiste, Trustee, Délı̨nę | Deline
- Jacinta Grandjambe, Trustee, Rádelįhkǫ́ | Fort Good Hope
- Lynda MacCauley, Trustee, Tłegǫ́hłı̨ | Norman Wells
- Sally Horassi, Trustee, Tułı́t'a | Tulita
Each DEA holds monthly DEA meetings which are open to community members to attend.
We value your voice! Don't hesitate to get in touch with your DEA Chair or school secretary to determine the date and time of the next monthly public meeting."
