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:
YOU CAN VOTE NOW IN PERSON OR VIA MAIL
Voting is now open for Citizens online or via mail. In-person voting will open in some locations on September 17.
Online Voting – ONLINE VOTING SIGN UP CLOSED
- The deadline to register to vote online has passed. If you have not previously registered for online voting, please visit your nearest in-person polling location by 8:00pm MST to cast your ballot. To review the list of in-person polling locations, please visit: https://www.metiselectionsab.com/votinglocation.
- If you have received a PIN already, please click the following link to cast your electronic ballot: http://www.mna.isivote.com/
Mail-In Voting – OPEN NOW
- Citizens planning to vote by mail should send back their completed ballots as soon as possible
- As the final day to receive mail-in ballots (September 19) approaches, Citizens wishing to vote by mail should:
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- Check the service standards at your local Canada Post to make sure your ballot will arrive in time to be counted. All ballots must be received by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer by 8pm on Tuesday September 19
- If you are concerned your ballot may not arrive in time you can:
- Vote online. For more information please visit https://www.metiselectionsab.com/online_voting
- Drop your mail-in ballot at an in-person polling location. For the list of in-person locations and opening dates and hours, please visit https://www.metiselectionsab.com/votinglocation
- Vote in-person or the list of in-person locations and opening dates and hours, please visit https://www.metiselectionsab.com/votinglocation
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In-Person Voting – OPEN SEPTEMBER 17-19*
- Citizens can vote in person from September 17-19. Please check the dates and times for your voting locations below.
District | Polling Location(s) | Voting Venues | Dates & Times |
1: Foothills Métis District | Lethbridge |
Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge, 320 Scenic Dr S, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4B4 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
1: Foothills Métis District | High River |
Highwood Centre, 128-5th Ave SW, High River, AB, T1V 1M3 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
1: Foothills Métis District | Pincher Creek |
Ramada Pincher Creek, 1132 Table Mountain St, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
2: Medicine Hat Métis District | Medicine Hat |
TownePlace Suites, 7 Stober Bay SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1B 4Y2 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
3: Red Deer Métis District | Red Deer |
Holiday Inn & Suites Red Deer South, 33 Petrolia Dr, Gasoline Aly E, Red Deer County, AB, T4E 1B3 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
3: Red Deer Métis District | Rocky Mountain House |
Rocky Arena Complex, 5332 50th St, Rocky Mountain House, AB, T4T 1G7 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
3: Red Deer Métis District | Sundre |
Mountain View Inn & Suites, 706 Main Ave E, Sundre, AB, T0M 1X0 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
4: Rocky View Métis District | Strathmore |
Strathmore Centennial Civic Centre, 120 Brent Blvd, Strathmore, AB, T1P 1E9 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
5: Calgary Nose Hill Métis District | Calgary North |
Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza, 1316 33rd St NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 6B6 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
6: Calgary Elbow Métis District | Calgary Southeast |
Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre, 9030 Macleod Trail, Calgary, AB, T2H 0M4 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
7: Jasper House Métis District | Edson |
Edson Friendship Centre, 5023 3rd Ave, Edson, AB, T7E 1X7 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
7: Jasper House Métis District | Hinton |
Hinton Friendship Centre, 965 Switzer Dr, Hinton, AB, T7V 1V1 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
7: Jasper House Métis District | Grande Cache |
Grande Cache Inn & Suites, 9901 100th St, Grande Cache, AB, T0E 0Y0, |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
8: Lac St. Anne Métis District | Drayton Valley |
Drayton Valley, Westwood Inn, 5002 34th Ave, Drayton Valley, AB, T7A 1S5 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
8: Lac St. Anne Métis District | Whitecourt |
The Kanata Inns - Whitecourt, 3315 33rd St, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 0A2 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
8: Lac St. Anne Métis District | Barrhead |
Neighbourhood Inn, 6011 49th St, Barrhead, AB, T7N 1A5 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
8: Lac St. Anne Métis District | Spruce Grove |
Spruce Grove Pioneer Centre, 301 Jespersen Ave, Spruce Grove, AB, T7X 2J1 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
9: Fort Edmonton Métis District | Edmonton North |
Edmonton Inn and Conference Centre, 11834 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB, T5G 3J5 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
10: Edmonton Whitemud Métis District | Edmonton South |
Delta Hotels by Marriott Edmonton South Conference Centre, 4404 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, AB, T6H 5C2 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
11: St. Albert Métis District | Camrose |
Elks Hall, 4702 50th Ave, Camrose, AB, T4V 0R8 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
11: St. Albert Métis District | St. Albert |
St. Albert Inn & Suites, 156 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert, AB, T8N 0P5 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
12: St. Paul-Cold Lake Métis District | Lloydminster |
Holiday Inn & Suites Lloydminster, 5612 44th St, Lloydminster, AB, T9V 0B6 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
12: St. Paul-Cold Lake Métis District | Cold Lake |
Cold Lake Native Friendship Centre Society, 5015 55th St, Cold Lake, AB, T9M 1P4 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
12: St. Paul-Cold Lake Métis District | St. Paul |
The Landing Hotel and Conference Centre, 4902 39th St, St Paul, AB, T0A 3A2 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
12: St. Paul-Cold Lake Métis District | Vegreville |
Vegreville Event Centre, 14413 Hwy 16A, Vegreville, AB, T9C 1R3 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
12: St. Paul-Cold Lake Métis District | Bonnyville |
Bonnyville Senior Citizens Centre, 4813 47th Ave, Bonnyville, AB, T9N 1M4 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
13: Grande Prairie Métis District | Grande Prairie |
Paradise Inn & Conference Centre, 11201 100th Ave, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 5M6 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
13: Grande Prairie Métis District | Valleyview |
Memorial Hall, 4810 50th St, Valleyview, AB, T0H 3N0 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
14: Peace River Métis District | Peace River |
Nova Chateau Peace River, 10010 74th St, Peace River, AB, T8S 0B3 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
14: Peace River Métis District | Fairview |
Fairview Fine Arts Centre, 10801 103rd Ave, Fairview, AB, T0H 1L0 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
14: Peace River Métis District | Manning |
Nova Inn Manning, 1201 2nd St NE, Manning, AB, T0H 2M0 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
15: Fort Vermilion Métis District | Fort Vermilion |
Fort Vermilion Legion #243, 5401 River Rd, Fort Vermilion, AB, T0H 1N0 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
15: Fort Vermilion Métis District | High Level |
Best Western Plus, 9616 Highway 58, High Level, AB, T0H 1Z0 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
16: Fort Chipewyan Métis District | Fort Chipewyan |
Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Community Centre), 101 Loutit St, Fort Chipewyan, AB, T0P 1P0 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
17: Fort McMurray Métis District | Fort McMurray |
Microtel, 317 Sakitawaw Trail, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 5E7 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
18: Conklin Métis District | Conklin |
Regional Conklin Multiplex, 244 Northland Dr, Conklin, AB, T0P 1H1 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
19: Lac La Biche Métis District | Lac La Biche |
Canalta Hotel, 9905 83rd Ave, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
20: Athabasca Métis District | Athabasca |
Athabasca Regional Multiplex, 2 University Dr, Athabasca, AB, T9S0A3 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
21: Lesser Slave Lake Métis District | Slave Lake |
Slave Lake Friendship Centre, 416 6th Ave NE, Slave Lake, AB, T0G 2A2 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
21: Lesser Slave Lake Métis District | High Prairie |
High Prairie Days Inn, 4125 52nd Ave, High Prairie, AB, T0G 1E0 |
September 17th-19th 8AM - 8PM |
22: Wabasca-Desmarais Métis District | Wabasca |
Marian Wolitiski Arena, 910C Stony Point Rd, Wabasca-Desmarais, AB, T0G 2K0 |
September 19th 8AM - 8PM |
Voter Information
Who Can Vote
Any Citizen of the MNA who is 16 years of age or older can vote. You do not need to pre-register to vote.
When to Vote
Voting is taking place September 13th–19th. Online voting can be done at any time during the voting period. Citizens can also go to any in-person voting venue to cast their ballot. If you intend to vote by mail, you do not need to wait until September 13th-19th to return your ballot. Please mail your ballot back as soon as possible.
Acceptable Identification
If you are voting in person, please bring either a Métis ID or any other government issued ID (federal, provincial/territorial, or local) with a photo, name, and current address. If you do not have this when you go to the polls, you will be provided a mail-in ballot to complete. The mail-in ballot will include an identification section with an attestation to state that you are a citizen of the MNA.
Accessibility Accommodations
We are able to arrange alternative voting methods depending on an individuals’ situation. If you require additional assistance to cast your ballot, please click the link below or contact the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer at 1-877-576-4250.
Learn About the Voting Process
Please click the links below to learn more about the voting process.
*This webpage will be updated regularly as more details on the vote become available.