September 08, 2014 –
Camilla Chouteau was sworn in to office today by Tribal Chairperson Liana Onnen at the Rock Building.
Chouteau (in blanket) with Tribal Council. (Left to right) Hattie Mitchell, Joyce Guerrero, Liana Onnen and Junior Wahweotten. The Pendleton blanket was given to Chouteau on behalf of the Tribal Council and the Nation.
Chouteau thanked those that voted for her and also discussed how much she cared about the Prairie Band people and the Nation. Refreshments were served following the ceremony.
Lance Wishkeno, Chouteau’s brother, stops to pose with the new Tribal Council Secretary. Chouteau will serve for four years and replaces Jim Potter (deceased).