Commission Members

Samuel Crowfoot is the oldest of six children of Strater and Ellen Crowfoot. His paternal grandparents are Cecil Crowfoot (late) and Muriel O’Soup (late). His maternal grandparents are Phillip Cook (late) and Arvilla Summers. Samuel is a graduate of Utah Valley State College, Brigham Young University, and the University of Wisconsin Law School. He has served on various boards for school districts, nonprofits and community organizations. Currently he is serving his second term as a Councillor for the Siksika Nation, located in Alberta Canada where he works in the areas of family services, public safety, law, business, and land issues.

Marsha is a member of the Siksika Nation, and a driven leader who brings her creativity, positive energy and persistence to finding solutions to problems. Marsha has more than 20 years of experience working in the First Nation community, which includes but is not limited to a variety of areas such as Health, Education and Business. She brings to Leadership her experience in management, advocacy, and building new relationships and partnerships. Marsha’s formal education includes an EMBA from Simon Fraser University, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Lethbridge, a Diploma in Social Work from Mount Royal University, as well as an Aboriginal Health Citation from the University of Alberta.

Ike Solway was born and raised on Siksika Nation and has served the Nation as a Councillor for three terms, between 2016-2025. Councillor Solway is known for his strong connection and communication with community members, values which have allowed him to participate on the Board of Directors for all Nation entities and related bodies, and numerous Task Teams including the Public Safety and Land Use Plan Task Teams. Ike maintains a strong connection to the traditional and cultural Siksika Way of Life as a member of the Brave Dog Society, and as a provider of traditional wellness for the community. Councillor Solway is honoured to continue serving his community of Siksika Nation as a member of Ohkinniinaa ki Ninaaks.

Councillor Reuben “Buck” Breaker, from Siksika Nation, is presently serving his third consecutive 3-year term as a Councillor for the Nation. Buck’s parents are Darrell & Rosemarie Breaker, his grandparents are the late Adam & Rosie Solway, and the late Robert Sr. & Rosalyn Breaker. Councillor Breaker has represented Siksika Nation on Federal, Provincial & Municipal government platforms, advocating for crucial issues such as racism, addictions, mental health, public safety, education, and land claims. His contributions were recognized with his receipt of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022, a testament to Buck’s significant impact on the province of Alberta.

Lou Ann Solway was raised and resides on the traditional lands of Siksika Nation, located in Treaty 7 territory. Throughout her upbringing, Lou Ann was enriched with ancestral guides who also served as Ohkinniinaa ki Ninaaks, and Spiritual Leaders of Siksika. This legacy of leadership continues in Lou Ann, as she works hard towards the continued empowerment and safety of her people of Siksika. Lou Ann earned a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary, and then a Master of Social Work with Specialization in Leadership in Human Services. Throughout her career, Lou Ann has accumulated a wealth of experience working in the areas of Health, Justice/Corrections, Education/Transportation, Human Services, Public Works, Social Services, and Policing. This extensive history has allowed her to work closely with governments at local, provincial, and federal levels across a wide sectoral range. In leadership, Lou Ann seeks to help her fellow colleagues protect inherent rights, treaty, title and jurisdiction, the rights to self-determination and human rights, and seek sustainable and equitable recourses for her community to improve their lives as Siksika people. Throughout her tenure thus far, Lou Ann has cultivated a strong voice, which she aims to use ongoing for the betterment of Siksika Nation.