The Committee

The Gamzook’aamin aakoziwin Partnership Oversight Committee

In 2021, the Gamzook’aamin aakoziwin Partnership Committee was developed to support joint oversight between Saugeen Ojibway Nation and Bruce Power of Leutitium-177 production at the Bruce Power site in SON Territory.

The Committee includes Saugeen and Nawash representatives of the SON Joint Council, a Community-member from each of Saugeen and Nawash First Nation, a representative of the SON Environment Office, and leadership representatives from Bruce Power.

The Committee engages in a monthly update and meets in person on a quarterly basis to review and discuss items related to isotope production, including revenue tracking, community engagement, localization of isotope production, and enhancing the availability of isotope medical treatments.

Committee Members (2025)

Mike Chegahno – Director, Gamzook’aamin aakoziwin Partnership Committee
James Scongack – EVP/COO Bruce Power
Peter McDermid – Director, Business Development – Isotopes
Kathleen Ryan – Director, Indigenous Engagement and Partnership
Terry King – Member, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Dwayne Nashkawa – Member, Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation
Lester Anoquot – Councillor, Saugeen First Nation and SON Joint Council
Cheree Urscheler – Councillor, Saugeen First Nation and SON Joint Council
Theron Solomon – Councillor, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and SON Joint Council – Co-Chair Southern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC)
Norma Tobey – Councillor, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and SON Joint Council