Council & Staff

The governing body of Tangirnaq Native Village (a.k.a. Woody Island) is the Woody Island Tribal Council (WITC). The WITC is comprised of seven members elected by the membership. The WITC meets regularly to exercise the functions of self-governance, to manage and protect cultural resources, lands, to collaborate with stakeholders, and to bring to the forefront the long history of the Tangirnarmuit people. The WITC seats are three year terms, staggered elections, with officers of President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer.

Gwen Sargent,
2022-2025

Vice President / Executive Director

Chrislyn Hoen,
2021-2024

Secretary / Treasurer

Gordon Pullar, Jr.,
2023-2026

Council Member

Germaine Salmine,
2021-2024

Council Member

Samantha Heglin,
2023-2026

Council Member

Staff

Danielle Christiansen 
Program Support Specialist ​​