Skawahlook

Maureen Chapman

I am proud to be Sto:lo. I am the hereditary Chief of Skawahlook First Nation, which is one of the 19 member First Nations in Sto:lo Nation. I have been on council since 1991 and have been hereditary Chief since May 1999, when Grand Chief Anna Maguire passed the roles and responsibilities on to me. I am one of 14 children to Bill Chapman Sr. (deceased) and Anna (Chapman) Maguire of Ruby Creek, British Columbia.

I have one son and three grandsons, and they are some of the reasons I am an advocate for what is right, conducting myself with honesty and integrity in all that I do. If we can truly unite as a nation, and do not play into the hands of those that seek to turn us against each other, then I know our children and grandchildren will have a bright and prosperous future.

Leadership background

Band Councillor-1991 - 1999
Hereditary Chief of Skawahlook First Nation-1999 to Present
Xyolhemeylh Portfolios Holder- 1999-2001 & 2004
Elected Acting Sto:lo Si:yam by the Chiefs & Elders

Appointments
Provincial & National

Board of Directors, National Aboriginal Health Organization-Appointed by the Assembly of First Nations

Chairperson, Fraser Regional Aboriginal Planning Committee (FRAPC) -Appointed by Minister Gordon Hogg.

Chairperson of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) in Ottawa on the Women's Council.

Board member of the Mission Indian Friendship Centre.

Chairperson on the Board of Directors at Sto:lo Nation for Finance and Administration.

Contact

Chief Maureen Chapman
(604) 796-9129
Email: maureen@skawahlook.com