Brandon Sun By: Michele LeTourneau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Posted: Advertisement The Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples Council (BUAPC), while in the process of finding a new community co-ordinator, welcomed two new citizen-at-large appointments earlier in the year. Deborah Huntinghawk and Darlene Paquette joined the council — though Huntinghawk rejoins after serving as the representative for the Brandon Friendship Centre. Deborah Huntinghawk, seen here smudging her drum for a ceremony last spring, and Darlene Paquette (not pictured) were appointed to the Brandon Urban Aboriginal Peoples’ Council as citizens-at-large. (File) "I know both ladies and have worked with them on other committees, and they are a real asset to BUAPC," said Leah LaPlante, the council’s chair and representative for the Manitoba Metis Federation.