Alphonse Bird is the CEO of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation. He is currently the Director of Gaming for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN).

Mr. Bird first became involved with Indian Government in 1985 as Band Councillor for Montreal Lake Cree Nation. Previously, he was the Lead Negotiator for the land claim process and an advisor on economic opportunities for the Cree Nation. He was elected Vice-Chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council in 1990 and served as Grand Chief from 1993 to 1999. During these tenures, he expanded various initiatives in areas such as education, health, social development, engineering, women’s programming and justice. In 2000, Mr. Bird became General Manager of the Northern Lights Casino and served as regional Chief for Saskatchewan for the Assembly of First Nations.

Mr. Bird lives in Prince Albert with his wife and children.