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Chairperson

Ms. JoAnne Deneron was appointed as the Chairperson of the Review Board on March 29, 2014 (reappointed on March 29, 2017) and is serving her 4th term. 

Originally born in the Yukon, Ms. Deneron is a member of the Tlingit First Nation. She has lived in Fort Liard for the past 40 years and is an entrepreneur operating her family's successful retail outlet and motel. A community-minded leader, she has been a public figure in Fort Liard having been elected by residents to several positions ranging from Band Councilor to Mayor. She has also served the people of the Northwest Territories in a wide range of roles focusing her efforts on improving education, employment, health and social services, transportation, economic development and the environment.

Ms. Deneron continues to live in Fort Liard where she is an avid gardener who also enjoys traditional on the land activities with her five children and six grandchildren.