Pat Chilton is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Five Nations Energy Inc. — an independent, not-for-profit, 100% Indigenous owned—- 100% Indigenous governed —- 100% Indigenous managed electrical transmission company that provides electrical service and fibre optics to three remote communities along the western shores of James Bay. Five Nations Energy Inc., was incorporated on September 30, 1997, and will celebrate their 28th Anniversary on September 30th, 2025.
With his combination of experience, skills and knowledge, Pat successfully led many organizations through start-up, survival, turnaround and growth modes, leaving behind a path to sustainability. Pat’s management career started at the age of 18 at the Moose Factory Board of Education, after which he moved to work for the Federal Government at senior levels, including the position of Regional Director of Indian and Affairs in the Northwest Territories. As the founding Executive Director of the Mushkegowuk Tribal Council, he was responsible for start up of the Council which included the eventual transfer of programs to the member First Nations.
Pat’s varied career also included a number of senior positions in the Health Services sector, including the positions of founding CEO for the Weeneebayko Health Ahtuskaywin, and the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. He has been recognized for his dedication to improving Indigenous health services with the Deputy Minister’s Award for Excellence from Health Canada in 2008, and the Assistant Deputy Minister’s Recognition Award in 2007, from the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch for Health Canada.
Over the years Pat has also participated on a wide variety of Boards and Committees, where he has gained a significant amount knowledge and understanding in the issues facing First Nations. Recently, Pat served on the Boards of Coral Rapids Power (which constructed a 28MW hydro generation project) and the Western James Bay Telecommunications Network.
Pat now resides in Timmins, Ontario, and is member of the Cree Nation of Kashechewan.
