Ouje-Bougoumou, September 9, 2022, The Cree Nation Government Board of Compensation is pleased to announce the appointment of Marie-Eve L. Bordeleau as Strategic and Legal Counsel.
Marie-Ève L. Bordeleau is a member of the Cree Nation of Waswanipi. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Law from Laval University and was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2007. From 2007 to 2018, Mrs. Bordeleau acted primarily as legal counsel, corporate secretary and political consultant for different First Nations organizations. In 2012, Mrs. Bordeleau successfully completed a training program with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
From January 2018 to August 2022, she has been Commissioner of Indigenous Relations for the City of Montreal where she guided the Reconciliation process with the Indigenous Peoples in Montreal.
« We are extremely happy to welcome Marie-Eve on board; she will be a great addition to our team. Her extensive experience in legal and governmental matters will be a significant asset to the BOC/CREECO governance and its future projects. » M. Derrick Neeposh, President and Chairman
Me Bordeleau will, among other things, assist the Board and its Chairman principally by providing guidance concerning the corporate governance of the BOC, CREECO and its subsidiaries, she will also provide general legal counsel and work on business strategies.