Chief & Council Election

Chief & Council Election

Ch’íyáqtel (Tzeachten) First Nation Election: March 27, 2024, for 1 Chief & 4 Councillors. Vote: Advance Poll Mar 17, Online Mar 7-27, or Mail-In by Mar 6. Details: https://www.onefeather.ca/nations/tzeachten

March 17, 2024
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8:00 am
Ch’íyáqtel (Tzeachten) First Nation Administration Building 100 – 45855 Promontory Road Chilliwack, BC

CH’ÍYÁQTEL (TZEACHTEN) FIRST NATION  NOTICE OF ELECTION


Notice is hereby given that the Ch’íyáqtel (Tzeachten) First Nation will hold an Election on March 27, 2024, in accordance with the Tzeachten First Nation Election Regulations and Procedures (2019) for the purpose of electing one (1) Chief and four (4) Councillors, for the next term of office.

Here's the updated Candidate Bio Package with Age and Office details attached: UPDATED Candidate Bio Package - Age and Office

CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF CHIEF

  • EPP, DEREK
  • MCEACHERN, DIANE

CANDIDATES FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR

  • GUILDERSON, HAYDEN
  • ROBERTS, JASON
  • JANIK, JENNIFER
  • ROBERTS, JENNIFER (JENNIE)
  • MALLOWAY, ANTHONY
  • WEISBROD, DION
  • MUTH, LOREN
  • WILLIAMS, MELVIN GEORGE
  • BONNER-PEDERSON, SANDRA



The above candidates have fully met the eligibility criteria, as outlined in the Tzeachten First Nation Election Regulations and Procedures, 2019. Names not included above have NOT met all the eligibility criteria.

Dated in Victoria, Province of British Columbia this 21th day of February, 2024.

Jordan Loose, Electoral Officer



Vote In Person:

ADVANCE POLL

MARCH 17, 2024 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Ch’íyáqtel (Tzeachten) First Nation Administration Building 100 – 45855 Promontory Road Chilliwack, BC

REGULAR POLL

MARCH 27, 2024 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM - Ch’íyáqtel (Tzeachten) First Nation Administration Building 100 – 45855 Promontory Road Chilliwack, BC

Vote Online:

OPENS ON MARCH 7, 2024, AT 12:00 AM - CLOSES ON MARCH 27, 2024, AT 8:00 PM (PT)

To vote online, please visit:  https://www.onefeather.ca/nations/tzeachten

Click the RED button “Sign Up” or “Vote Now” and follow the instructions provided.  You will be required to provide your Registry Number (this is your 10-digit Status card number - starting with " 575..."), Date of Birth, and a personal email address. If you encounter any problems, please contact OneFeather Support.

Please Note that some members have been assigned a custom Registry Number (starting with 999), provided by the Nation for the purpose of digital voting, if you are having issues logging in, please contact OneFeather Support.


Vote By Mail-In Ballot:

Electors wishing to vote by mail-in ballot must send a written request for a mail-in ballot to the Electoral Officer by mail or e-mail, along with a copy of an identification document (for example, an Indian Status Card, a drivers licence, a health card, etc.). A request form can be downloaded from the website listed below. The request must be received by the Electoral Officer no later than March 6, 2024.

Registered members who are eighteen (18) years of age and older as of the date of the Election are eligible to vote in this Election, and shall form the Electors List. A copy of the Electors List will be available at the Nation Administration Office for viewing. Any questions about the voters list may be brought to the attention of the Electoral Officer

Given under my hand at Victoria, British Columbia, this February 13, 2024.

For more information or assistance please contact the Electoral Officer at OneFeather:

Email: voterhelp@onefeather.ca

Phone: 250-384-8200    

Toll Free: 1-855-923-3006

Phone support is available weekdays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Pacific Time 209-852 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C., V8W 1H8

www.onefeather.ca/nations/tzeachten

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