Smudging by burning sage is an ancient healing practice of the Cree and Ojibway peoples of the plains. Sage is often burned to start a ceremony or to mark a significant moment, in this case, the sharing of knowledge and news about our journey at the Peguis Treaty Land Entitlement Trust. Tawow pihtikweh (Cree), Pintigen (Ojibwe), Welcome.

There are two sets of trustees in the Trust and they, along with Chief and Council, work together to make sure that the Trust objectives are achieved based on procedures, according to Trust documents. The Financial Trustees are responsible for the financial administration of the Peguis First Nation Trust, including the Implementation Account and the Community Fund Account.

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Sharon Stevenson is an elected on-Reserve Financial Trustee of the Peguis Treaty Land Entitlement Trust from the Fall of 2007. Sharon is currently employed with the Peguis Surrender Claim Trust as the Trust Manager, since February 2016. Where she is involved in the implementation and administration of the Trust. Prior, Sharon was the Finance Manager with the Peguis School Board, whereby she provided financial advise and management on a multi-million dollar programming budget. Sharon also has management experience with Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Headquarters and the Royal Bank of Canada. After completing high school at Peguis Central School, Sharon attended the University of Manitoba where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree. She subsequently attended the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario and completed her Business degree. Sharon has always been a strong supporter of AFOA Canada and has achieved her CAFM and CAPA designations. Sharon has also been awarded the Xerox Excellence in Leadership Award in 2004 for her leadership in financial management. Sharon also provides Board support for the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Committee (MASRC), the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Manitoba (AFOA Mb) and the National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association (NATOA). Sharon and her family: spouse Howard French, son Kiinnan & partner Emily, daughter Aniike & partner Gil and granddaughter Binidee reside in Peguis where she is actively involved in community programs and events. She is the daughter of the late Michael and Annie Stevenson. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.