Directory

Jason is a Seabird Island Band Member and has family lineage to the Peters family. He has extensive work experience politically and in the public sector. He comes to us from Correctional Service Canada project officer for Aboriginal initiatives holding the section 84 portfolio and community programs officer. He has served 2 terms on the Seabird Island Chief and Council, the past 5 years as director on the Lands Advisory Board, chairs the Stó:lō Community Futures Board of Directors and is a member on the BC RCMP Indigenous Cultural Advisory Committee.

Jason is completing his MBA in Executive Management of Business Administration for Indigenous Business and Leadership and has an educational background in criminology, kinesiology and aboriginal studies.

As Seabird Island’s Strategy Advisor, Chuck is responsible for Seabird Island’s day-to-day operations, as well as leading the company’s development and strategy. Chuck was raised on Seabird Island and began working as Chief Administrative Officer (previously Band Manager) over 30 prosperous years ago. Through his vision, the work of the Directors, and the support of Chief and Council, Seabird Island has flourished into the company it is today.

Nigel Selvadurai has been employed with Seabird Island since 2009 as Finance Comptroller. Prior to working with Seabird Island, Nigel worked as an accountant and auditor for Terry D. Mitchell and MNP LLP where he was a part of the Seabird Island Audit Team from 2002 to 2009. Nigel is a Chartered Professional Accountant, who has a Bachelors in Business Administration and is a Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager.

During his time as Comptroller for Seabird Island, Nigel lead the Finance team in developing higher level financial controls, full cycle accounting, financial analyst development, audit preparation, financial statement development, cash flow, investment management and the implementation of the purchasing and procurement program. He is passionate about building financial and administrative capacity, to ensure future prosperity of First Nation communities. Nigel has been a part of the Chilliwack community for the past 25 years, where he lives with his two young daughters and lovely wife.

Lolly is a Seabird Island band member and has been working here for the past 8 years. For several of those years she was mentored by past Health Director, Heather McDonald.

Lolly brings with her a vast expertise in leadership and health fields, having completed an Aboriginal Health and Administration program at University of British Columbia. She also holds a Masters in Leadership from Royal Roads.

Lolly’s name is probably not a new one for many staff. She has been very active as a band member for many years outside of working at Seabird Island. She believes deeply that we all work together for the good of the community and has embodied the saying: lets’ emot, one heart and one mind. Her focus on community, teamwork and inclusivity helps to create opportunities for members to provide feedback on the programs and services we provide to them.

Her strong ties to the community, cultural strength and experience will be a great benefit to Seabird Island. Lolly has had strong role models in her aunties and parents, which she credits for helping shape who she is today. Her greatest passion has been her journey to healing her own past trauma and pain, which has helped her realize that we are all strong and resilient, and that we continue to grow in a balanced way through mind, body and spirit.

Seabird Island has already grown and become stronger through Lolly’s contributions over the years and her commitment to the community. We are honoured to have her as Health Director and look forward to seeing her continued contributions to Seabird’s vision, growth and success.