General Election Voting Guidelines and Due Dates

The purpose of this important election notice is to clarifiy the newly approved guidelines pertaining to the politicial positions within the Mushkegowuk Council

According to the Election Code – dated May 30, 2023:

• PART 5 – 5.1: The Grand Chief of Mushkegowuk Council shall be elected through a universal one person, one vote system by individual members of the seven (7) Mushkegowuk First Nations.
• PART 5 – 5.2: Two Deputy Grand Chiefs shall be elected in conjunction with the election of the Grand Chief. Voters of the Northern communtities; Attawapiskat, Kashechewan, Fort Albany and Moose Cree will be eligible to vote for a Deputy Grand Chief representing that area. Voters from the Southern communities; Taykwa Tagamou, Chapleau Cree and Missanabie Cree will be eligible to vote for a Deputy Grand Chief representing that area.
• PART 6 – 6.3: Each voter will be entitled to vote for the position of Grand Chief and one vote for the position of Deputy Grand Chief, according to which First Nation they are a member of.

Due Dates For Ballots

• Mail-In Ballots Due: August 25, 2023
• Email Ballots Due: August 25, 2023

General Election Day

• In Person Voting: Friday, August 25, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Download PDF of this notice here.