Welcome from the Nulhegan Abenaki Tribe at Nulhegan~Memphremagog

Nulhegan Abenaki Tribal Government

The Executive Branch

This consists of a Chief (Sogomo) and a 2nd Chief (Sogomis) who are nominated by the councils and decided by election. This branch also includes the administrative appointees enlisted by the Chief and/or 2nd Chief, as well as elected officials such as Secretary and Treasurer. It is the responsibility of the Administration to maintain the day-to-day operations, security, and services of the tribe.

Chief: Don Stevens

The Legislative Branch

This is composed of an elected Tribal Council of 5 -13 members from various families within the tribe. It is the responsibility of the Tribal Council to make laws and decisions that will benefit and empower the Nulhegan community today and tomorrow.

Peter Kenney
Nicole St. Onge

Mikey Garfield

Dan Coutu

John Bosley

Dale Manning

John Hunt

Madeleine Wright

The Judicial Branch

This is represented by an Elders Council or Council of Judges.
It is the responsibility of the Elders Council to interpret the Nulhegan constitution during disputes where two or more parties acting on behalf of the tribe cannot agree and/or when allegations are filed. Tribal Elders are inducted through ceremony and remain Elders for life.

Lorna Garfield Donaghy

Tom Beck

Bea Nelson