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Community, Featured, News, Politics November 8, 2023

Michael Vandell re-elected as chief in DGGFN election

Vandell defeated challenger Xavier Canadien to remain as chief.

Michael Vandell will serve a second term as chief of Deh Gáh Got’îê First Nation. That’s according to results shared by the returning officer on social media on Tuesday, following the day’s election. Vandell defeated challenger Xavier Canadien by 178 votes to 110. Seven of the 14 candidates for councillor…

Community, Featured, News, Politics December 13, 2022

New Mayor Elected in Fort McPherson

Rebecca Blake will serve as the Hamlet's new mayor

A new mayor and council have been elected in Fort McPherson. Rebecca Blake was elected Mayor with 91 votes, replacing Richard Nerysoo. She beat out George Nerysoo with 69 votes and Bill Prodromodis with 21 votes. The hamlet’s new council will be Joyce Blake, Sierra Daley, George Nerysoo, and Stanley…

Featured, News October 4, 2021

Sonny Zoe appointed as acting Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief until election

The Tłı̨chǫ Assembly has appointed Sonny Zoe to serve as acting Grand Chief of the Tłı̨chǫ Nation. Zoe will serve in this position until a Grand Chief is officially elected on Nov. 18, a press release reads. The term of Grand Chief officially ended on Sept. 30 — this was…

Featured, News June 25, 2021

ADKFN waiting for reasons from appeal committee before moving forward

Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) administration says it is not scheduling a new election until learning the reasons the previous one should be annulled. In a press release emailed on Friday, the band administration wrote that Sub-Chief Brenda Berreault and council will decide on the next steps after it…

Featured, News June 18, 2021

ADKFN swears in band council, appoints acting sub-chief

Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) in Fort Liard swore in its band council on June 17. The council was ordered to be sworn in by Garth Wallbridge, the one-person member of the elections appeal committee. The appeals for the chief election are ongoing, but a decision is expected sometime…

Featured, News, Politics April 27, 2021

Hope re-elected to chief following election delay

Chief Eugene Hope wants to create a new election code, "that everyone supports and eliminates existing legal challenges."

Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) wrapped up its election Monday evening, well almost. Eugene Hope was re-elected as chief with 148 votes. James Duntra trailed closely behind with 145 votes and Steven Steeves received 24. The six new councillors are: Brenda Berreault with 220 votes Donny Bertrand with 264…

Community, Featured, News, Politics December 9, 2020

Acho Dene Koe sets date for election

After two delays, Acho Dene Koe First Nation has finally set a date for its next election. The band passed a resolution saying the election would on April 14, 2021. ADKFN leaders have repeatedly cited the COVID-19 pandemic as the cause for the election delays. Federal legislation allowed bands to…

Community, Featured, News November 2, 2020

Elections gearing up across NWT

Nominations opened on Monday, Nov. 2 for nine hamlets across the NWT: Aklavik, Enterprise, Fort McPherson, Fort Resolution, Paulatuk, Sachs Harbour, Tuktoyaktuk, Tulita and Ulukhaktok. According to the department of Municipal and Community Affairs’ election calendar, candidates need to submit their names by Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. The official…

Community, Featured, News October 30, 2020

Pehdzeh Ki First Nation disqualifies half of its election candidates

The results are in for the Pehdzeh Ki First Nation (PKFN) election, sort of. After the successful nomination of candidates, Pehdzeh Ki First Nation has a new chief and council after more than half of the candidates were disqualified. This leaves two councilor positions unaccounted for. According to an official…

Community, Featured, News, Politics August 7, 2020

Gwich’in Tribal Council announces candidates for its fall election

Neither former chiefs will be running for re-election.

The Gwich’in Tribal Council is preparing for an upcoming election in September. The COVID-19 pandemic “will test the candidate’s leadership,” said in a press release. Richard J. Blake and Ken Smith are both running for the role of Grand Chief, while Kristine McLeod and Richard Nerysoo are running for Deputy…