Chief Vernon Watchmaker

Vernon Watchmaker is the Okimaw (Chief) of the Kehewin Cree Nation, in Treaty 6. He has served as Chief from 2018 - 2021 after previously serving on council and working in lands, resources, and economic development. He was appointed Grand Chief of the Confederacy of Treaty No. 6 First Nations in 2021, representing Treaty 6 Nations and advocating for the protection of Treaty rights and responsible resource develo