Akwesasne Membership Board Nominations
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When:
March 8, 2025 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2025-03-08T09:00:00-05:00
2025-03-08T12:00:00-05:00
Where:
Kana:takon School & Iohahi:io
The Akwesasne Membership Board has requested a By-Election to be held in the districts of Kana:takon and Tsi Snaihne. The following seats are available:
District of Kana:takon: One (1) seat for a 4-year term (time remaining)
District of Tsi Snaihne: One (1) seat for a 2-year term (time remaining)
District of Tsi Snaihne: One (1) seat for a 2-year term (time remaining)
NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the Akwesasne Membership Board By-election will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the following locations:
• District of Kana:takon: Kana:takon School (28 Second Street, Kana:takon) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon).
• District of Tsi Snaihne: Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute (16 Iohahi:io Road, Tsi Snaihne) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Nominations for the Akwesasne Membership Board By-election will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the following locations:
• District of Kana:takon: Kana:takon School (28 Second Street, Kana:takon) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon).
• District of Tsi Snaihne: Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute (16 Iohahi:io Road, Tsi Snaihne) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon).
Please note: No person may nominate or second more candidates than they are entitled to vote for.
ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES
To be eligible as a candidate for the Akwesasne Membership Board, a person must satisfy all the following criteria:
To be eligible as a candidate for the Akwesasne Membership Board, a person must satisfy all the following criteria:
a.) Must be at least 25 years of age on the nomination date; and
b.) Must be a member; and
c.) Must be Onkwehonwe and at least one (1) of their natural parents must be a Member of Akwesasne; and
d.) Must reside in the Territory of Akwesasne for at least ten (10) consecutive years, prior to their nomination; and
e.) The candidate for Board Members from a District must reside in that District for at least one (1) year immediately prior to their nomination; and
f.) Must not have been dismissed from the Membership Board in the last four (4) years prior to their nomination; and
g.) Must consent and provide a criminal record information at least fifteen (15) days prior to the election; and
h.) Must not have been convicted of an indictable offence in Canada or a felony in the United States within ten (10) years prior to their nomination.
b.) Must be a member; and
c.) Must be Onkwehonwe and at least one (1) of their natural parents must be a Member of Akwesasne; and
d.) Must reside in the Territory of Akwesasne for at least ten (10) consecutive years, prior to their nomination; and
e.) The candidate for Board Members from a District must reside in that District for at least one (1) year immediately prior to their nomination; and
f.) Must not have been dismissed from the Membership Board in the last four (4) years prior to their nomination; and
g.) Must consent and provide a criminal record information at least fifteen (15) days prior to the election; and
h.) Must not have been convicted of an indictable offence in Canada or a felony in the United States within ten (10) years prior to their nomination.
If nominated, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) shall:
a.) Require each candidate to establish his/her eligibility by completing and executing a sworn statement, described by the CEO.
b.) Require each candidate to consent and provide a criminal record information (CPIC); and
c.) Verify the statements and information received to qualify the candidates pursuant to section 6 (Eligibility of Candidates) of the Akwesasne Membership Board Regulations for Election and By-Election.
a.) Require each candidate to establish his/her eligibility by completing and executing a sworn statement, described by the CEO.
b.) Require each candidate to consent and provide a criminal record information (CPIC); and
c.) Verify the statements and information received to qualify the candidates pursuant to section 6 (Eligibility of Candidates) of the Akwesasne Membership Board Regulations for Election and By-Election.
Any candidate may withdraw at any time, no later than three (3) days before the date set for the Advance Poll. Any candidate withdrawing his/her nomination must do so by filing a Notice of Withdrawal with the CEO within the time specified.
CONTACT
If you have any questions or require clarification, please reach out to Chief Electoral Officer Cheryl Jacobs at:
• chief.electoral.officer@akwesasne.ca
• 613-575-2250 ext. 2126
If you have any questions or require clarification, please reach out to Chief Electoral Officer Cheryl Jacobs at:
• chief.electoral.officer@akwesasne.ca
• 613-575-2250 ext. 2126