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, enhancing availability of isotope medical treatments.

Committee Members (2024)

Ogimaa Greg Nadjiwon – Chief, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Norma Tobey – Councillor, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Theron Solomon – Councillor, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation – Co-Chair, Southern Ontario Isotope Coalition
Ogimaa Conrad Ritchie – Chief, Saugeen First Nation
Lester Anoquot – Councillor, Saugeen First Nation
Richelle Ritchie – Councillor, Saugeen First Nation
Dwayne Nashkawa – Saugeen First Nation Member
Currently Vacant – Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation Member (selection process underway)
Bob Nickel – Energy Associate, SON Environment Office
Kathleen Ryan – Director, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives, Bruce Power
Peter McDermid – Director, Business Development – Isotopes, Bruce Power
James Scongack – Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Bruce Power