Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council recognizes and thanks Carol Mason for her leadership, service, and commitment to the Confederacy as she concludes her time with the organization.

During her tenure, including her service as Interim Chief Executive Officer, Carol provided steady leadership during a significant period of growth and advocacy for the Confederacy. Working alongside the Blackfoot Confederacy Chiefs Society, Executive Leadership, and staff, she helped advance strategic priorities while strengthening the Confederacy’s presence in political, governmental, and intergovernmental forums.

Throughout her leadership, the Confederacy continued to advance key initiatives that reflected the priorities of the Siksikaitsitapi. This included engagement with all orders of government, advocacy on matters affecting Treaty rights and inherent rights, participation in international discussions through the Jay Treaty Border Alliance, and coordinated communications that elevated the voice of the Blackfoot Confederacy across Canada and internationally.

Carol’s leadership was grounded in accountability, collaboration, and a clear understanding of the importance of presenting a unified Blackfoot voice. She worked closely with the Chiefs, leadership, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and staff to support the Confederacy’s mandate and to ensure that decisions and advocacy remained rooted in the interests of the Blackfoot people.

Beyond organizational leadership, Carol was instrumental in strengthening internal capacity and empowering staff to represent the Confederacy with professionalism and confidence. Her guidance helped build a collaborative team that continues to support the work of the Confederacy across communications, governance, policy, and strategic initiatives.

“The Blackfoot Confederacy continues to grow because of the people who dedicate themselves to this work,” said Chief Executive Officer Kimmy Shade. “Carol’s leadership, experience, and commitment have contributed to strengthening our organization and advancing the priorities of our Chiefs and Nations. We thank her for her service and wish her success as she begins the next chapter of her journey.”

The Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council extends its appreciation to Carol Mason for her contributions and wishes her continued success. Her work has helped strengthen the Confederacy’s organizational foundation and further the collective vision of the Siksikaitsitapi as the Confederacy continues to advance the rights, interests, and future of Blackfoot people.