My name is Chrystal Fincaryk and I am the daughter of Theresa and Dave Sutherland. Like most blended families I have another dad Ian Lloyd and a stepmom Joan. I have three sisters Jodie, Amber, and Carmen. I am the mother of two teenagers who are Fort Nelson First Nation, Band members. My family and I are active members in both the communities of F.N.F.N. and Fort Nelson. I am excited to have been elected for this Council term and I humbly thank the people who voted for me. I have integrity, a strong work ethic and I enjoy working with people for the betterment of Fort Nelson First Nation. My grandparents were Eddy and Mary Needlay from Fontas River and I remember hunting, boating, fishing, and camping with my grandparents at Fontas as a child.

I was born in Fort St John, lived in Calgary for 4 years while my dad attended U.O.C obtaining his Engineering degree. While in Calgary I took skiing lessons at Canada Olympic Park. Calgary hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics while we lived there, and my parents took me to most of all the sporting events which were memorable. From Calgary we moved to Osoyoos for 7 years where I spent most of my teenage years attending Osoyoos secondary School. I took sailing lessons, joined girl guides, worked occasionally doing surveying projects with my dad and waitressed at the pizza factory. One summer I went to Wrangle Alaska to work in a diamond mine. We moved back to Fort Nelson where I attended F.N.S.S. and later graduated from Chalo School.

In the past I have worked for Arcas and other archaeology companies. I have been employed with Fort Nelson First Nation in various roles from 2002-2014, in the Cultural Revitalization dept. and as a secretary. I was the Patient Travel Clerk from 2015-2020. Currently I am the F.N.F.N. Community Health Rep and acting Manager of the Health Building. Along with my full-time job I deliver the COHI (Community Oral Health Initiative) to community members on a part time basis.

I have sat on the C.E.A. board for the last 4 years and had to resign to take this Council position. During that time, I have learned many things about education and understand the importance of both Education and Governance. I’ve taking courses in Community Emergency preparedness. Attended the Transformation program and most recently just completed the End-of-Life Training in Prince George.

I helped complete 3-surveys for F.N.F.N., The First Nation, Foods, Nutrition and Environment Studies (2009- 10), The Duodenal Health Survey for Health Canada-2011, and the B.C. Hydro smart meter survey on Reserves (2012). I enjoy helping and working with people of all ages, especially our Elders. I look forward to doing the best job possible while on council of F.N.F.N. to assist all members.