Elected Positions
The Cree Trappers’ Association is governed by a Board of Directors. Its nine members each represent one of the nine Cree communities in Eeyou Istchee. In the 1970s, it was first decided that the President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer, all elected by members, would be full time salaried positions.
The needs of the organization evolved over the years. In 2015, the Secretary-Treasurer position ceased to be an elected position to become a permanent employee position. Since 2017, the Vice-President and another Board Member are both appointed as Officers by the Board of Directors. The President continues to be elected by members.
CTA's Elected Positions 1978-2022
| President | Vice President | Secretary-Treasurer |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Coon August 1978-1982 |
James Visitor August 1978-1983 |
Steven Bearskin August 1978-1981 |
| Robbie Matthew December 1982-1985 |
Fred L. Tomatuk January 1983-1984 |
Robert Kanatewat June 1981-1984 |
| Edward Gilpin Jr. August 1985-2000 |
Thomas Coon March 1984-1985 |
Thomas Coon August 1985-1986 |
| Thomas Coon April 2000-2002 |
George Lameboy August 1985-1989 |
Simeon Pash August 1986-2015 |
| Johnny M. Cooper August 2002-2004 |
James Visitor August 1989 |
Since 2015, this is a permanent position |
| Isaac Masty September 2005-2009 |
Thomas Coon September 1989-2000 |
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| Alfred Jolly August 2009 - January 2011 |
Donald Gilpin June 2000-2002 |
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| Alfred Coonishish January 2011 - August 2011 |
Thomas Coon August 2002-2011 |
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| Isaac Masty August 2011-2014 |
Willie K. Gunner August 2011-2014 |
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| Willie K. Gunner August 2014-2017 |
Fred L.Tomatuk August 2014-2017 |
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| Fred L.Tomatuk 2017-March 2021 |
This position is appointed by the Board of Directors since August 2017 | |
| Thomas Jolly April 2021-April 2022 |
Elijah Sandy April 2021-Current |
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| Arden Visitor April 2022-Current |
Elijah Sandy April 2021-Current |
Allan A. House |