chief and council
“I have been the Chief since 2014 and continue serving in that role. As the governance spokesperson for our nation, I am passionate about helping our community. I have four children and aim to create a sustainable future for all generations. I am honoured to serve the Halfway Community in any way possible.”
- Darlene Hunter
“I am responsible for the Education and Social Development Portfolio of the Halfway Community Council. I was elected to the council in 2017 to represent the Achla/Fox Family. I am happily married and a mother of seven children, consisting of three daughters and four sons. Additionally, I am a proud grandmother to five beautiful grandchildren. I was born and raised in HRFN, and I can fluently speak and write in Dunne’za. It is my honour to serve the Halfway community and create a safe and peaceful environment where members can come together”.
- Joyce Audit
“I served on the council from 2011 to 2013 and was re-elected in 2015. My role is to represent The Field Family and I currently hold the Economic Portfolio for Halfway Community. I was born in FSJ and raised in the Halfway community. I am a father of four sons, a stepdaughter, and a grandfather to a beautiful granddaughter. I am passionate about serving my community to the best of my ability”.
- William Field
“I am the representative of the Metecheah/Lilly family and I hold the land portfolio for HRFN. I was born and raised in the Halfway community and have been a member of the council since 2024. I am honoured to have been elected as a replacement for our late councillor, Mazie Metecheah”.
- Annette Davis
- Lori Wokeley
I am Joanne West, My association with the Halfway River First Nation commenced in September 2000. I was subsequently promoted to Chief and Council Assistant (C&C Assist) since November 2019. My responsibilities involve coordinating meetings with the Chief and Council, primarily from the Oil Field Industry and various other ventures.
