Elections 2023 Public Notice

Notice is hereby given to the Electors of the Cree Nation of Waskaganish that an election has been called on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 for the following Council Member positions:

Office of the Chief
Office of Five (5) Councillors

NOMINATIONS

NOMINATION PERIOD
May 17, 2023 - May 23, 2023 at 9:00 p.m.

Nomination forms will be available at the Eeyou Administration Office Building and available for download at our elections page. They are to be signed by the candidate with ten (10) band members (electors) and must be submitted on or prior to the above date and time.

Nomination Procedure

• Only persons who meet the candidate qualifications and who are nominated by ten (10) eligible voters on the applicable nomination form may be candidates for Chief or Councillor;
• An elector cannot sign the nomination form of more than one candidate for the same elected office.