Appointment of Independent Public Member

APRIL 2, 2026

The three member NEEF Society Board is comprised of one representative of the province of BC, one representative of Rio Tinto and an independent public member.

Nathan Silver has been appointed as the newest independent public member after being selected through a recruitment and interview process. 

Nathan Silver is a proud member of Saik’uz First Nation who has spent the majority of his life living in the Nechako Watershed area.  Graduating from the University of Alberta with a degree in Political Science and Sociology, Nathan brings a well-rounded set of skills for organization governance.  Additionally, Nathan has several years of experience working for First Nations and local governments.

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