Mariah Charleson
Vice President
250.724.5757 ext. 232
mariah.charleson@nuuchahnulth.org

Mariah Charleson, youngest daughter of Stephen and Karen Charleson of the Hesquiaht First Nation, was elected in a special by-election on February 24^th, 2020.

Growing up in the remote and isolated reserve of Hot Springs Cove, Mariah is very aware of the challenges, concerns, and issues our Nuu-chah-nulth people face daily. Mariah has a BA from Vancouver Island University, Majoring in First Nations Studies, as well as a Post-Baccalaureate in Education, also from Vancouver Island University.

Mariah has worked for various BC ministries, at various capacities. She has also thoroughly enjoyed her time teaching within high schools in school district 68, as well as the Hesquiaht Place of Learning.

When Mariah isn’t busy with work, you can find her out in nature, gathering traditional foods, or playing sports, that she has played throughout her life, such as basketball or division 1 rugby with the Nanaimo Hornets.

NTC Programs

The NTC administrative programs include: Nuu-chah-nulth Employment & Training, Human Resources, Administration, Hashilthsa, Capital, Finance, Uu-a-thluk (Fisheries), Community & Human Services, Social Development & Health Benefits, Education, Usma Family & Child Services, Nursing, Membership and Teechuktl (Mental Health).

Executive Committee

The NTC Executive Committee is comprised of the President, Vice President and Executive Director and each share equal voting privileges.  The committee typically meet on a monthly basis, the 3^rd week of the month or more often as needed. 

Finance Committee

The NTC Finance Committee is comprised of the Director of Finance, President, Vice President, Executive Director.  The Finance committee typically meets at minimum twice a year, generally in the spring before the annual budget meeting and in July to review the draft audit and as needed throughout the year.

Human Resource Committee

In accordance with the NTC Constitution & Bylaws, the Human Resources Committee is mandated to be comprised of 4 members, 3 regular members and 1 alternate who shall replace any of the regular members who are unable to attend a committee meeting.  Three of the four Directors shall be appointed from NCN FN’s which are from the ARFA Group.  The E.D. is also a member with voting rights, and the Human Resource Manager is a non-voting and professional resource to the committee. The HRC generally meets on a monthly basis, more often if needed.  The HRC members include: