Governance
Oversight
The Mille Lacs Band’s Chief Executive, Chief Justice, Speaker of the Assembly and District Representatives have overall oversight responsibility for the effectiveness of the Family Healing to Wellness Court.
Steering Committee
A Steering Committee with members designated by the Mille Lacs Band District Court Judge provides advicesand guidance in the development of Noojimo’wiigamig Inaawanidiwag procedures and addresses any gaps in treatment or services needed by program participants.
Healing Journey Team
A team of individuals work daily with each Healing Journey participant ensuring that services are provided, that program requirements are being complied with, and that progress toward sobriety and family reunification is celebrated. The core Healing Journey Team members include:
Tammy Swanson
Special Magistrate
Presiding Judge
Gilda Burr
Court Administrator
Kerri Johnson
Band Member Legal Aid Director
Laurie Vilas
Tribal Court Peacemaker
Theresa James
Healing to Wellness Court
Case Manager
Pamela Chichila
Guardian ad Litem
Kitty Johnson
Court Clerk II
Abigail Waaranemi
Family Services
Lead Social Worker
Chandell Boyd
Assistant Director
Substance Use Disorders
Department
Christa Danko-Shaller
Deputy Solicitor General
Joe Nayquonabe
Band Elder & Cultural Advisor
Crystal Weckert
Behavioral Health Therapist
Rachel Boyd
Case Manager
Aanijbimaadizing
Ogimaa Giniw (Bobby Eagle)
Cultural Advisor &
Four Winds Representative
Derrick Naumann
Sergeant, Tribal Police