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Thu, January 2, 2025
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - WDIO
Bois Forte Tribal Chair Cathy Chavers is resigning

Bois Forte Tribal Chair Cathy Chavers is resigning


Published on 2025-01-02 19:20:37 - WDIO
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  • Citing a need to take care of her mental health, Bois Forte Tribal Chair Cathy Chavers announced her retirement on Thursday. Chavers, who won her third term in June of 2024, will stay in her role as tribal chair until Friday, January 31st. Bois Forte Tribal Vice Chair Shane Drift will take over for Chavers until her seat is filled.

Cathy Chavers, the Chairwoman of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, has announced her resignation effective January 2024. She cited personal reasons for her decision, expressing a desire to spend more time with her family, particularly her grandchildren. Chavers has been a significant figure in the community, having served as chairwoman since 2016 and previously as a district representative. Her leadership was marked by efforts to improve housing, health care, and education within the tribe. The Bois Forte Tribal Council will now begin the process to appoint an interim chairperson until a special election can be held.

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