Justice Gruben is the new chief of Bilijk, also known as Kingsclear First Nation. He wants to make change in the community for the next generation, which includes his two-year-old daughter.
Chief Justice Gruben optimistic about addressing community issues with his council
Oliver Pearson · CBC News
· Posted: Mar 17, 2026 10:54 AM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
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Chief Justice Gruben hopes to tackle issues with the housing supply and his community’s connectedness during his time as chief of Bilijk, also known as Kingsclear First Nation. (Cari Blanchard/CBC)
Justice Gruben is the new chief of Bilijk, also known as Kingsclear First Nation, which makes him the youngest elected chief currently serving in New Brunswick at 28-years-old.
Gruben grew up in the community and is hoping to invoke change for those living there now and generations to come.
“I feel like my experience of growing up in community really shaped who I am … and that’s what ultimately guided me to be where I am today,” Gruben said.
He said years of university made him want to affect positive change because he was learning about social issues which he then saw reflected in his community.
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