Chief Michael Starr of the Starblanket First Nation represents File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council on the IGR Board of Directors. He formerly served five conservative three year terms on council where his primary work was in the area of Education, Sports and Recreation and Youth. Chief Starr encourages and promotes the treaty principles among the youth, stating: “they are our future leaders and knowledge keepers.”

Chief Starr has been very active in sports, particularly hockey and continues his physical fitness with outdoor biking. In addition to outdoor sporting activities, Chief Starr lives a non-intrusive lifestyle by attending traditional ceremonies and spending quality time with his family.