Congratulations to the newly elected (and re-elected) members of Chief and Council. The results of the election are posted below. ELECTED CANDIDATES CHIEF PHILLIPS, LUCINDA TO THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR ANDERSON, JOSHUA RYAN GABRIEL, VAUGHAN IRVING, CHRIS JOHN, JOANNE JOSEPH, LOIS (MAMAYA7) JOSEPH-BRUCE, MAXINE NELSON, DEAN MITCHEL NELSON, FELICITE V. PASCAL, NADINE SMITH,TARA STAGER, ROSEMARY … Continue reading Results of the Lil’wat Election: Congratulations Lil’wat Chief and Council
Care about politics because of politics? Let me explain the thinking behind my #4 reason that the upcoming Mount Currie Band election for Chief and Council deserves your attention. The Sea-to-Sky has benefited from very stable political leadership within the Lil'wat Nation over the last 10 years. The community endorsed strategic plan has guided political … Continue reading Politics: One more reason to care who is elected for Chief and Council in Mount Currie
The economy. The environment. I've talked about the heavy-hitting reasons that the March 9 Mount Currie elections will impact the entire region. Chief and Council are elected by Mount Currie Band Members to be the political representation of the Lil’wat Nation. Their influence, both directly and indirectly, is far-ranging throughout the Sea-to-Sky region. There are … Continue reading Why should I care who is elected for Chief and Council in Mount Currie? Part 3
Last week, I argued that one compelling reason to take interest in the March 9 Chief and Council elections in Mount Currie is the economy. Chief and Council are elected by Mount Currie Band Members to be the political representation of the Lil’wat Nation. Their influence, both directly and indirectly, is far-ranging throughout the Sea-to-Sky … Continue reading The Environment: Another Reason to Care who is elected Chief and Council in Mount Currie
Chief and Council are elected by Mount Currie Band Members to be the political representation of the Lil’wat Nation. Their influence, both directly and indirectly, is far-ranging throughout the Sea-to-Sky region. There are many reasons why you should care about the election in Mount Currie. I’ll touch on four over a few weeks. Here is … Continue reading Election: Why Should I Care Who is Elected for Band Council and Chief on March 9?
Tonight is nominations for the Chief and Council election in Mount Currie. Elections are held in early March every two years and they are governed by the Indian Act. The Indian Act is an archaic law that was enacted in 1876. Nominations themselves are a pretty dry affair. At the nomination meeting there are no … Continue reading Could Mayor Jordan Sturdy run for Chief of Lil’wat Nation?
On January 26th - at the Ull'us - starting at 6pm - Mt Currie Band will have the Nomination meeting for Chief and Council. It will last for at least three hours, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the position of Chief and Councillors on the Band Council of the Mount Currie Indian Band … Continue reading Event: Lil’wat Chief and Council Nomination Meeting, January 26
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