AKWESASNE MEMBERSHIP BOARD BY-ELECTION REMINDER

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER

For Immediate Release:
Enniskó:wa/March 26, 2025

AKWESASNE MEMBERSHIP BOARD BY-ELECTION REMINDER

The results of the Nominations held on March 8th, 2025, for the By-Election of the Akwesasne Membership Board are hereby confirmed as follows:
· District of Tsi Snaihne: One seat available for a two-year term. Cathy Mitchell was acclaimed to the position.
· District of Kana:takon: One seat available for a four-year term, which has triggered a by-election to be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Kana:takon School.

The candidates confirmed for the District of Kana:takon are Cody David and Rachel Smoke-Wheatley.

Please ensure you check the Voter’s List, which is available at the Canada Post Office and the Village Currency. If your name is not on the list, please contact the Chief Electoral Officer at 613-575-2250 ext. 2126 or by email at chief.electoral.officer@akwesasne.ca to register. The deadline to be added to the Voter’s List for this by-election is Thursday, April 3, at 9:00 a.m.

Advanced voting will take place by appointment only on Tuesday, April 1st and Wednesday, April 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Angus Mitchell Memorial Building. Those wishing to vote in advance should contact the Chief Electoral Officer to schedule an appointment.

For any questions or inquiries, please contact the Chief Electoral Officer at 613-575-2250 ext. 2126 or by email at chief.electoral.officer@akwesasne.ca.OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER