INTRODUCING THE FIRST OTIPEMISIWAK MÉTIS GOVERNMENT

 

Thanks to all Citizens who participated in the 2023 General Election. The certified results are in and you can now view who has been elected to our first Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

 

Please click on the image below to view the full certified results:

 

   

Please click on the image below to view the Public Notice regarding the certified election results:    

 

 

   

PUBLIC NOTICE

 

Otipemisiwak Métis Government General Election

      

This Notice includes information for Citizens on the following:

• An updated list of Candidates for the General Election;
• Information regarding ballots;
• Information regarding venues for the General Election;
• A summary of information on the General Election, and
• Frequently asked questions regarding the General Election.

Please click the image below and read the Notice for more information:

 

FIND YOUR CANDIDATE FOR THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION

The following individuals have successfully submitted their nomination packages and have satisfied the requirements set out in the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Elections and Referenda Act (the Election Law). As such, the Chief Electoral Officer has deemed the following individuals as candidates in the 2023 General Election for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

[ACCLAIMED] Election by Acclamation: Where the Chief Electoral Officer accepted only one candidate nomination for an elected office within the nomination period, pursuant to Section 44 of the Election Law. The certified candidate is to be elected to their respective office.

[CONDITIONALLY DECLARED CANDIDATE]: Where candidates have been conditionally declared pending the receival of additional information to verify eligibility.  

 

PROVINCIAL OFFICE

Provincial President

• Andrea Sandmaier
• Joseph Pimlott

Provincial Women’s Representative

• Tai Amy Grauman – [ACCLAIMED]

Provincial Youth Representative

• Rebecca Lavallee – [ACCLAIMED]

 

DISTRICT OFFICE

District Captain, District 4 – Rocky View Métis District

• Amber Boyd – [ACCLAIMED]

District Captain, District 6 – Calgary Elbow Métis District

• Carmen Lasante – [ACCLAIMED]

District Captain, District 12 – St. Paul-Cold Lake Métis District

• Bernard (Bernie) Poitras
• Tanya Fayant

District Captain, District 20 – Athabasca Métis District

• Brian Ladouceur
• Darryl Shott

District Captain, District 22 – Wabasca-Desmarais Métis District

• Regan Auger – [ACCLAIMED]

Citizens’ Representative, District 1 – Foothills Métis District

• Darryl W. Campbell – [ACCLAIMED]

Citizens’ Representative, District 2 – Medicine Hat District

• Catherine Schnell – [ACCLAIMED]

Citizens’ Representative, District 3 – Red Deer Métis District

• Joe Chodzicki – [ACCLAIMED]

Citizens’ Representative, District 4 – Rocky View Métis District

• Lisa Schmidt – [ACCLAIMED]

Citizens’ Representative, District 5 – Calgary Nose Hill Métis District

• Karen Acuna
• Lisa Hunt
• Nelson Anthony Lussier

Citizens’ Representative, District 6 – Calgary Elbow Métis District

• Jason Chernow
• Randall Fedderson
• Rhonda Germaine Baglot

Citizens’ Representative, District 7 – Jasper House Métis District

• Kaila Mitchell
• Terry Rudyk

Citizens’ Representative, District 8 – Lac Ste. Anne Métis District

• Lisa Wolfe
• Mike Hanly
• Wendy Snow

Citizens’ Representative, District 9 – Fort Edmonton Métis District

• Sarah Wolfe – [ACCLAIMED]

Citizens’ Representative, District 10 – Edmonton Whitemud Métis District

• Aura Leddy – [ACCLAIMED]

Citizens’ Representative, District 11 – St. Albert Métis District

• Alfred L’Hirondelle
• Gwenn Thiele
• Luc Gauthier

Citizens’ Representative, District 12 – St. Paul-Cold Lake Métis District

• Karen (KC) Collins
• Tanya Shaw

Citizens’ Representative, District 13 – Grande Prairie Métis District

• Shannon Dunfield – [ACCLAIMED]

Citizens’ Representative, District 14 – Peace River Métis District

• Barry Dibb
• Carol Ridsdale
• Roechelle Gaudet

Citizens’ Representative, District 15 – Fort Vermilion Métis District

• Bobbi Paul-Alook
• Loretta Ann Calliou
• Odell Flett

Citizens’ Representative, District 16 – Fort Chipewyan Métis District

• Judy Ann Cardinal – [ACCLAIMED]

Citizens’ Representative, District 17 – Fort McMurray Métis District

• Brooke Bramfield
• Michael Durocher

Citizens’ Representative, District 18 – Conklin Métis District

• Valerie Quintal – [ACCLAIMED]

Citizens’ Representative, District 19 – Lac La Biche Métis District

• Dwayne Roth
• Jason Ekeberg
• Jerry Ladouceur

Citizens’ Representative, District 20 – Athabasca Métis District

• Joseph Noel Tremblay – [ACCLAIMED]

Citizens’ Representative, District 21 – Lesser Slave Lake Métis District

• Bev New
• Grant Lacombe

Citizens’ Representative, District 22 – Wabasca-Desmarais Métis District

• Nancy Margaret Cardinal – [ACCLAIMED]

FIND YOUR DISTRICT

District Finder Link

 

NOTICE OF CANDIDATES

This notice is to inform you that the people listed in the Public Notice have courageously raised their hand to lead us in the first Otipemisiwak Métis Government. Now it’s up to you – Please click on the Public Notice below to review the list of candidates and make a plan to vote and help shape the future of our Nation.

 

YOUR VOICE.

YOUR OTIPEMISIWAK MÉTIS GOVERNMENT.

This September, the Métis Nation of Alberta will be holding a General Election for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

From September 13th to September 19th, Citizens of the Métis Nation of Alberta will have the opportunity to elect the first ever Otipemisiwak Métis Government. This is a historic step toward the true self-determination for which our ancestors fought. Don’t miss this chance to make your voice heard, and help shape the future of our Nation.

Eligible MNA Citizens will have the opportunity to vote by one of the following methods:

• In-Person Voting
• Mail-In Voting
• Electronic Voting

More details will follow about each of these voting methods.

 

You can click on the image below to view the Notice of Vote:

 

Please see the following Information Bulletin from the Chief Electoral Officer regarding status letter requirements for potential candidates:

 

 

For more information on the Elections and Referenda Act and Campaign Finance Regulation, please visit the Election Act and Regulations page.

For more information on candidate roles and how you can become a candidate of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government General Election, please visit the Info for Candidates page. 

 

More updates will be added as they become available. Stay tuned!

 

CONTACT THE OFFICE

[email protected]

12304 111 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T5M 2N4

1-877-576-4250