Tanisi, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all of their support and guidance during the election. I thank you all for the trust that you have placed in me as your Chief of Our Community.

Our Community has faced and met some trying times because of the strain of the two elections which were recently held in October and December. The decision of the Thunderchild Tribunal in appointing Gordon Alger as the electoral officer during the second election was a good decision. Although Mr. Alger is not a member of our community, he assumed the duties of the election in a fair and timely manner.

The Thunderchild Council that you have elected has assumed their duties with respect and honor.

As Chief of Thunderchild, it is my intention to bring and move our Community together in a positive manner. I will pave the way in developing, revitalizing, redeveloping all opportunities so that our membership can be full participating members in a thriving community. I will foster and promote a healthy community for all of our Children, our Youth, our Elders and all of our Community members, so that All Membership will be counted and included.

My immediate priorities include ensuring that our financial level is back on track. Our finances will no longer be in a deficit. It is my intention and commitment to promote and ensure that our education, housing, economic development, employment and training are developed to their utmost potential.

Thank you again for the honor and privilege in being provided the opportunity to serve our Community of Thunderchild. The respect that I continue to receive from my supporters will continue to be reciprocated. I want to assure all members, whether they supported me or not, every member will count and be a part of our Community so that, once again, we can be a thriving, healthy, happy, safe and prosperous community that it deserves to be.

Chief Delbert Wapass