‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation Election (2026)
Yo ‘Na̱mg̱is!
Notice is hereby given that the ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation has called a Nomination Day for the upcoming Election and By-Election in accordance with the ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation Election Regulations (amended 2022).
Eligible Electors may nominate candidates for:
- Chief (next term of office)
- One (1) Councillor position (By-Election – remaining term)
Nomination Day
April 2, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Maya’anł Elders’ Centre – Alert Bay, B.C.
Nomination documents may be submitted:
- In person on Nomination Day
- Digitally (on or before April 2, 2026): nominations@onefeather.ca
Election Date
May 8, 2026
(Chief Election + Councillor By-Election)
Important Dates
All Candidates Forum:
- April 16, 2026 (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
- Lawrence Ambers Memorial Centre
- Zoom Registration Link
- Save to Calendar
Advance Poll:
- April 24, 2026 (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
- Maya’anł Elders’ Centre
- Save to Calendar
Election Day:
- May 8, 2026 (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
- Maya’anł Elders’ Centre
- Save to Calendar
Voter Eligibility
Registered Members who are 19 years or older by Election Day may:
- Nominate
- Second
- Vote
Candidate Requirements
Candidates must:
- Meet age requirements (21+ for Chief, 19+ for Councillor)
- Be a permanent resident of Cormorant Island (min. 6 months)
- Provide proof of residency + signed witness statement
- Not have an indictable offence within the past 5 years
- Submit a Statutory Declaration + Acceptance of Nomination form
- Resign employment if elected (if currently employed by ‘Na̱mg̱is)
More Information
Election Code, Nomination Forms, Candidate Packages, and Voters List are available:
- At the ‘Na̱mg̱is Administration Office
- By request from the Electoral Officer
- Online: www.onefeather.ca/nations/namgis