Councillor Jim Meness
Elected into Council in 1999, Jim is now entering his eighth year. He has training in negotiation skills and effective decision making as well as law enforcement.

Jim holds portfolios in Health, and Fish and Wildlife. He has been involved with the Fish and Wildlife Commission on numerous occasions. He has attended numerous conferences and seminars and has been a key player in the conservation of moose and the protection of the Algonquin Park wolves.

He is an active member of the Pikwàkanagàn Fire/Rescue Department with numerous certificates from the Ontario Fire College for fire protection, chemical, nuclear and bio-hazardous terrorism awareness. He is also certified by the Ministry of Natural Resources in Law Enforcement and by the O.P.P. as a Search and Rescue instructor.

Jim has represened the interests of the Nation as a Band Court Representative regarding child welfare issues. He has represented Community Members in Provincial Courts.

In his spare time Jim enjoys the outdoors.