Chiefs of Sucker Creek First Nation
On this page you will find information on the various chiefs that have served Sucker Creek First Nation since its inception as Reserve 150A
Chiefs of Sucker Creek First Nation
| 1910 – 1914 | Headman | |
| (b. c.1850 – d. 1914) | Louis Willier (Mostos) | |
| 1982-1983 | Harold Cardinal | |
| c.1983 | Donald Calliou (1st time) | |
| 1985 – 1987 | James G. Badger (1st time) | |
| 1987 – 1989 | Donald Calliou (2nd time) | |
| 1989 – 1997 | James G. Badger (2nd time) | |
| 1997 – 1998 | Alvin Cardinal (1st time) | |
| 1998 – 1999 | Raymond Willier | |
| 1999 – 2003 | Alvin Cardinal (2nd time) | |
| 2003 – 2006 | Fred Badger | |
| 2006 – 2009 | Jaret Cardinal | |
| 2009 - 2021 | James G. Badger (3rd time) | |
| 2021 - | Roderick Willier |
This partial list of Chiefs was found HERE
Louison Willier - Moostoos:
Read Louison Willier's story HERE
Harold Cardinal
Chief of Sucker Creek FN 150A from 1982 - 1983
Harold Cardinal became an Indigneous leader in 1968 when he was elected as president of the Indian Association of Alberta. He was its youngest president.
Throughout his nine terms in office, spanning from 1968 to 1977, Cardinal embarked on numerous initiatives aimed at strengthening Indigenous culture and preserving traditional practices.
Donald Calliou
1983 and 1987-1989
During his two terms as Chief of Sucker Creek FN, Donald Calliou worked to bring jobs and opportunity to Sucker creek as the Band's services was the biggest employer.
Raymond Michael Willier
Served as Chief of Sucker Creek FN 150A from 1998-1999 and served as Grand Chief of Treaty 8 for one year.
Raymond was the youngest son of James and Amelia Moostoos, a residential school survivor and the great grandson of Chief Moostoos.
Raymond owned many businesses in the region and served on council for 13 years.
James G Badger
One of the longest serving Chiefs of Sucker Creek FN, James Badger served as Chief from 1985 - 1987 and then from 1989 to 1997
His third and final term as chief was from 2009 - 2021
Fred Badger
Chief of Sucker Creek FN 150A from 2003 - 2006
Jaret Cardinal
Chief of Sucker Creek FN 150A from November 2006-November 2009
Jaret Cardinal started his career in 1997 when he became a policy advidro to the Treat8 First Nations od Alberta.
He was the Co-Chari fo the United League of Indigneous Nations from 2007-2011
He became Grand Chief of Treaty 8 in 2009.
Roderick Willier
Current Chief of Sucker Creek First Nation 150A
Historical Bibliography:
