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Darcy Bear is the Chief of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation, located 26 kilometres south of the City of Saskatoon. Chief Bear grew up in Whitecap, attending high school in Saskatoon where he obtained his Grade XII. He also holds a Business Administration Certificate from the University of Saskatchewan. His dedication to First Nations people has spanned more than 15 years.

In 1991, Darcy Bear was elected to the Council of the Whitecap First Nation. In 1994 he became Chief and is currently serving his sixth term. During his tenure, Chief Bear has been instrumental in creating a comprehensive Economic Development Plan and a Community Sustainability Plan that have positioned Whitecap as a leader among First Nations across the country.