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The Management and Staff of Treaty One Development Corporation are responsible for the day to day operations of the corporation. In addition, the staff are also responsible for carrying out and accomplishing goals and objectives set by the Board of Directors such as Business Development, Master Planning, Leasing Agreements, Negotiations, etc.

Whelan Sutherland
Chief Executive Officer
(Peguis First Nation)

Whelan is a proud member of Peguis First Nation; who has played a lead role in a wide variety of Indigenous business ventures over the past 15 years, as a CEO, manager and entrepreneur.

Since leaving the Chief Peguis Investment Corporation in 2012, he’s been involved in the business end of the Treaty 1 organization and management. He is a graduate of the Asper School of Business in Winnipeg. “I look forward to working with our communities, our leaders and our partners towards a brighter future for our Nation.”

Tim Daniels
Chief Operating Officer
(Long Plain First Nation)

Tim is a proud Anishinabe from the Long Plain First Nation (LPFN), located on Treaty 1 Territory. He is currently Chief Operating Officer with Treaty 1 Development Corporation responsible for the Master Plan and development of the 160 acre former Kapyong Barracks in Winnipeg.

Tim has a wealth of experience in property and business development and is devoted to projects that help First Nations strive for economic success and sustainability.

His accomplishments include development of Long Plain Urban Reserves in both Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie which have established LPFN as an economic force in Canada.

Tim has won many awards including as Economic Developer of the Year, Spirit of Growth and Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence awards to mention just a few.

Zhenyu Wu
Chief Financial Officer

Zhenyu Wu is a Chartered Professional Accountant with nearly 15 years of management experience in accounting and finance. Before joining Treaty 1, he worked with non-profit and for-profit organizations as a Director of Finance & Operations.

Zhenyu believes that actions speak much louder than words. He says, “whether you’re managing a business or leading a team, people pay much more attention to what you do and how hard you work versus what you say or how you say it.”

David Thomas
Planning & Design Manager
(Peguis First Nation)

Information coming soon…

Laura Sinclair
Executive Assistant
(Brokenhead Ojibway Nation)

Laura, a member of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, is the Executive Assistant.

“I am extremely honoured to have been chosen to work for such an exciting new organization with the potential to make history for the seven bands that fall under Treaty 1. I look forward to meeting and working with all Treaty 1 bands.”

Ardell Boubard
Office Manager
(Sagkeeng First Nation)

Ardell is a member of Sagkeeng First Nation. As Administrative Assistant, she is excited to be part of the Treaty 1 team.

“I look forward to learning, growing, and expanding our relations within our seven First Nations communities.”

Preston Roulette
Community Liaison Officer
(Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation)

Preston Roulette is a proud member of the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation and growing up in his home community allowed him to learn and speak the Ojibway language fluently of which he is really proud of is always willing to have a conversation. Preston has worked a combined 20 years in Business and Political Organizations as well as an Independent Sales Consultant for various companies that provides essential products and services to the First Nation communities.

Preston’s is the Community Liaison Officer and more recently took the role of Communication Manager. His role is to travel to the seven First Nation Treaty 1 communities and provide the latest updates on the progress on the former Kapyong Barrack lands and the Treaty One Development Corporation (T1DC). But more importantly to bring back recommendations and feedback from the membership of Treaty 1 First Nation communities.

Preston is extremely honoured to join a great team and is looking forward to working with the Treaty 1 bands. In addition, is eager to grow and learn from the enormous task that lies ahead for the Treaty 1 Development Corporation of doing some extraordinary work that will not only benefit all the citizens living in City of Winnipeg, but also to all First Nations people in Manitoba.

Arizona Stephen
Receptionist
(Swan Lake First Nation)

Arizona is a proud member of Swan Lake First Nation. She attended post-secondary education in British Columbia with the goal of supporting Indigenous families. She joins Treaty One as the Receptionist.

“I feel very privileged to be able to work within Treaty One, and to give back to the community through my work. I am incredibly eager to work with accomplished and like-minded people to help establish Treaty One’s plans and propositions. As this is something that has been in development for a long time, I am excited to assist in the history of our peoples, and to be able to work with all bands in Treaty One. Miigwetch!”