Chief and Council
Chief Glenn Hudson
Chief Glen Hudson has spent a life of service to his community and people by being a leader. He has been an instrumental achiever for his people, seeking economic opportunities within Manitoba, Canada, The United States and internationally. Chief Hudson has also been an active voice in holding the provincial and federal governments accountable for the sharing in our natural resources and minerals.
He is currently the elected Chief of the Peguis First Nation, Manitoba’s largest First Nation community of over 10,000 members of Ojibwe and Cree decent. Born and raised in the community of Peguis, Chief Hudson is supported by and gains strength from his loving wife Sharon, son Glenn Jr., daughter Juanita, son in law Jeremy and beautiful grand-daughter’s Meena and Emmy and a wonderful grandson Jameson.
In 1997, Chief Hudson graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering. Educated and empowered, Chief Hudson’s vision is to develop economic self-sufficiency and develop the sustainable partnerships opportunities that exist beyond the reservation system that pay due recognition to Treaty Rights. In 2009, Chief Hudson and the Peguis Council made history when they accepted a settlement from the Federal Government of Canada for $126 million dollars for the 1907 illegal surrender of their traditional land, St. Peter`s reserve. Chief Glenn Hudson also ensured the development of a comprehensive community plan in 2011 and lead negotiations on the increase in education funding for Manitoba First Nations for the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.
First elected in 2007, Chief Hudson’s leadership abilities provided him with the honour of being re-elected in 2009, 2011, 2013,2017 and again in 2019 for a four-year term as the Chief of Peguis. He also stands as the Vice Chair of the Treaty One Organization and Interlake Reserves Tribal Council, Executive Member of the Southern Chiefs Organization and Interlake Reserves Tribal Council , Board Member of the Manitoba Indian Cultural Education Centre, Assembly of First Nations Economic Development Chiefs Committee, and Emergency Management Chiefs Committee, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Committee on Education, Housing and Connectivity, Personnel and Finance.
Councillor Mary Tyler Bear

Councillor Marty Favel
Martin Favel is serving his first four-year term as Band Councillor for the Peguis First Nation.
Martin was born and raised in the community of Peguis First Nation where he continues to reside and raise his family. He brings an extensive background in administration, management and leadership through his previous experience. He has worked in a variety of streams including development positions with Youth/Children and most recently Administrator for the Band Income Assistance Program for 10 years.
Martin has a passion for sports and recreation and has also coached Jr. B Hockey in the Keystone Junior Hockey League (KJHL) for many years and has assisted in leading and developing our local teams to numerous provincial championships.
Martin is deeply committed to our people, our culture, our future, and how we are going to move forward as a First Nation, socially, culturally, financially and so much more. He is a strong advocate for consensus building, promoting transparency and getting things done fairly and equitably.
“Sharing and learning of our history and culture play a significant role in the growth of our people and supports the goal of healing as we strive to reconciliation in our province and country. Participating in the Treaty One Celebration is an honor and celebration of our ancestors and representation of hope for the future!”
Councillor Kelvin Charles Wilson
Councillor Glenis Sutherland