K’ómoks First Nation Chief & Council

Nicole Rempel
Nicole RempelChief Councillor
Chief Rempel was first elected to serve as Elected Chief in 2017 and served three consecutive terms. Nicole is honoured to have been elected to serve a fourth term as the Elected Chief Councillor for the nation. Her portfolios include Governance and Finance, Infrastructure, Language and Culture, Foresty, Communications and is the alternate for Housing, Lands and Fish and Aquaculture.
Richard Hardy
Richard HardyCouncillor
Elected January 2025, Richard is serving his third term as Councillor for K’ómoks. He is also an Area B Director for the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and an Honorary Colonel at 407 Squadron at 19 Wing Comox. His council portfolios include Fisheries and Aquaculture, Housing, and Infrastructure.

Candace Newman
Candace NewmanCouncillor
Candace is serving her second term as Councillor for K’ómoks. Before council, Candace spent her time working throughout the K’ómoks territory, most recently in Archaeology, after working with the Guardian Watchmen. Her council portfolios include Lands and Natural Resources, Education, and Emergency Planning.
Susan Savoie
Susan SavoieCouncillor
Susan is serving her second term as Councillor for K’ómoks. Before council, Susan held several KFN Administration coordinator positions, including the Youth, Social Development and Elders portfolios. Her council portfolios include Education and Community Services, which includes Health, Youth, Elders, and Social Development.

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