Communications Overview

Vision Statement

Advanced Information Technology and open communication with ECN citizens and stakeholders.

Mission Statement

To deliver relevant and current information through collaboration to benefit all Neyaskweyawinowak.


Who We Are:

The Ermineskin Cree Nation Communications Department plays a key role in how the Chief and Council, ECN Employees and the general public perceive the nation of Ermineskin. The Corporate Communicators of ECN report directly to the ECN Administrator. They help leaders prepare for media interviews, develop messages to deliver to stakeholders and employees and suggest new initiatives to keep the organization on the cutting edge of communication with their stakeholders.

Communications Manager

Tara Cutarm


Research Assistant

Isaac Ginter


Newsletter Editor

Kayla Cutarm



We, the Ermineskin Communications Department, are guided by these values:

  • Reliable - providing relevant up-to-date factual information successfully and efficiently.
  • Ethical - the quality of being honest and having strong traditional Nehiyaweywin values.
  • Innovative - using a variety of media and/or channels to facilitate information sharing and to enhance productivity.
  • Accountable - dedicated to the belief that communication is essential to a strong community.