Sambaa K’e’s Ruby Jumbo was named 2017’s Outstanding SAO of the Year by the Local Government Administrators of the NWT (LGANT) at the organization’s annual general meeting on Oct. 5 in Yellowknife.
While Jumbo earned this distinction as band manager, she has been working for the Sambaa K’e First Nation in a variety of different positions for 23 years. According to LGANT president Grant Hood, she’s displayed a commitment to improving her community and supporting its members in advancing themselves through education and employment.
Jumbo has also advocated for incorporating traditional practices into the workplace throughout her career.