Chief Marcel Shackelly
Mid-Fraser/Thompson
Chief Shackelly was re-elected for his second term as Chief of Nooaitch Indian Band in November 2016. Chief Shakelly studied at Simon Fraser University (Bachelor’s in Economic Development); Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (Business Administration and Management); and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (Computer Systems).
Previous Key Positions
- Procurement Coordinator at Lower Nicola Indian Band;
- Forest Fuel Management Liaison at the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society;
- Executive Director at Nicola Tribal Association; and
- Special Projects Officer at Shulus Forest Enterprises.
Quote
“What I really love about where I live is that we have more than the four seasons, like: bitterroot season; dipnet season; and huckleberry season. This is how I grew up. I want my sons and future generations to experience it too.”