2026 ‘Na̱mg̱is Referendum – Cormorant Island Specific Claim
A Referendum Vote will be held on November 6, 2026 regarding the proposed Settlement Agreement for the Cormorant Island Specific Claim.
All ‘Na̱mg̱is members who are 18 years of age or older on November 6, 2026 are eligible to vote.
Members are encouraged to review the settlement information provided below before casting their vote.
Cormorant Island Specific Claim – Settlement Summary
A summary of the proposed Cormorant Island Specific Claim Settlement Agreement is available to ‘Na̱mg̱is members upon request.
Members who wish to receive a copy may contact Amy Gunn, Executive Assistant, at amy.gunn@namgis.bc.ca.
Please include your full name and indicate that you are requesting the Cormorant Island Specific Claim Settlement Summary.
Copies will be provided by email following membership verification.
Referendum Engagement Sessions
Referendum Engagement Sessions have been scheduled for ‘Na̱mg̱is registered voting members. Dinner is provided at each session.
✓ Indicates a session that has already taken place.
✓ Alert Bay
October 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Lawrence Ambers Memorial Recreation Centre
✓ Nanaimo
October 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street
Victoria
October 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Esquimalt Nation Longhouse
1189 Kosapsum Crescent
Vancouver Area – Richmond, BC
October 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sandman Signature Vancouver Hotel & Resort
10251 St. Edwards Drive, Richmond, BC
How to Vote
Eligible members will have multiple ways to vote:
In Person
Vote at the polling station in Maya’anł Elders’ Centre in Alert Bay on November 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Mail-In Ballot
All eligible voters will be provided with a mail-in ballot. Completed ballots must be received before 9:00 PM on November 6, 2026.
Electronic Voting
Electronic voting will be available beginning at 6:00 PM on October 18, 2026 and will remain open until 9:00 PM on November 6, 2026.
Eligible voters will receive a PIN that can be used to vote online or by telephone. Voting information will be provided when PINs are distributed.
Missing Addresses – Please Update Your Contact Information
‘Na̱mg̱is registered voting members are asked to make sure their current mailing address is on file.
The Electoral Officer has provided a list of eligible voters for whom a current address is missing. If your name appears on the Missing Addresses list, please contact the ‘Na̱mg̱is IRA Membership Clerk to update your mailing address so referendum information can be sent to you.
If you know someone whose name appears on the list, please let them know that updated contact information is needed.
IRA Membership Clerk – Patricia Rufus
Phone: 250-974-5556 Ext. 200
Email: Patricia.Bruce@namgis.bc.ca
Voter List
Members are encouraged to review the 2026 Referendum Voter List to make sure their name appears.
The Voter List is also available for viewing at the ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation administration offices.
Official Referendum Notice
Please review the official Notice of Referendum Vote for the full referendum question and additional voting information.
Questions
For questions regarding the referendum or voting process, please contact Electoral Officer Kit Spence:
Email: Kit@kitspence.com
Text: 250-881-0142
Toll Free: 1-877-541-9017