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Notice of Call for Nominations – 2024 Qalipu Election
Opening September 23, 2024 at 8:30am and Closing October 2, 2024 at 12:00pm.
In accordance with the Custom Rules Governing Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band Elections, nominations are invited for the positions of Chief, Central Vice Chief, Western Vice Chief, and Councilor for the Electoral Wards of: Exploits, Glenwood, Gander Bay, St. George’s, Stephenville, Port au Port, Benoit’s Cove, Flat Bay, Corner Brook.
Nomination forms are available for printable download below, at Qalipu Election 2024 – Qalipu, or at any of the Qalipu First Nation Offices located in Stephenville, St George’s, Gander, Glenwood, Grand Falls-Windsor, and Corner Brook.
Nomination papers are to be submitted with a nonrefundable fee of $25.00 in the form of money order, bank draft, cheque, or cash.
Completed nomination forms and fee must be returned and in the possession of:
Qalipu First Nation, 3 Church Street, Corner Brook, NL A2H 2Z4
No later than 12:00PM on the 2nd day of October 2024
and will be considered as filed with the Electoral Officer for the purpose of the Band Election to be held during the voting window, opening October 18th, 2024 at 12:00PM through to October 25th, 2024 ending 8:00PM.
Members can view the Electoral Voters List at any Qalipu First Nation Office or on the Election Hub to confirm their eligibility of candidacy. All information pertaining to the Qalipu First Nation Election 2024 can be found here: https://qalipu.ca/qalipu-election-hub/
Reisha Knott
Electoral Officer
E: rknott@qalipu.ca
T: 709-486-2427
Nomination Forms
- Chief & Vice Chief
- Central Region Wards
- Western Region Wards
Band Council Election Update
The dates are set, and preparations are underway for the upcoming Band Council Election. More details including how and where to file nomination papers, appointment of Electoral Officer and information regarding a helpdesk to support voters who may need assistance will be issued in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, here is some important information to know:
- Members will have the option to vote electronically or by telephone. To ensure members receive their voter information package, we will need your current mailing address and/or email address. The voter information package will contain a secure PIN that will be needed to submit your ballot. Please register your current information by completing the Voter Registration Form or by updating your KINU membership profile.
- The call for nominations will open on September 23 at 8:30am and close on October 2, 2024 at 12:30pm.
- Election day has been set for October 25, 2024. Voters are reminded that voting takes place over the course of a window of time and votes can be cast online or over the phone between October 18 starting at 8am until October 25 ending at 8pm. All votes will be counted, and the election will end on October 25.
- All the latest election related information will be posted to Qalipu’s Voter Information Hub. Find it here: https://qalipu.ca/qalipu-election-hub/
Announcement of Exploits Ward Councillor Candidates
As received by Electoral Officer Carol Lahey at 4:00PM on November 9, 2021 following the closing of Qalipu First Nation Byelection Call for Nominations – The Official list of Candidates for Exploits Ward Councillor are as follows:
Byelection – Call for Nominations Exploits Ward Councilor
In accordance with the Custom Rules Governing Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band Elections and at the request of Electoral Officer, Carol Lahey, nominations are invited for the position of Councilor in the Electoral Ward of Exploits for the byelection to be held December 2, 2021.
Nomination forms are available for download beginning 9:00am on Monday, November 1st at www.qalipu.ca<http://www.qalipu.ca/> or pick-up at Grand Falls-Windsor Office at 28 Hardy Avenue. Nominations will close at 4:00pm Tuesday, November 9th.
Completed nomination forms must be returned to the Corner Brook office, 3 Church Street, A2H 2Z4 either by postage mail or hand delivered. A non-refundable fee of $25.00 shall be submitted with the nomination papers in the form of money order, bank draft, certified cheque, or cash. Nominations are to be received no later than 4:00PM on November 9, 2021 and will be considered as filed with the Electoral Officer for the purpose of the Band byelection to be held on December 2, 2021.
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The byelection voting period will begin November 24th and end December 2nd.
Members of the Exploits Ward are encouraged to call 709-634-5163 or email elections@qalipu.ca<mailto:elections@qalipu.ca> to ensure they receive their voter information package by confirming their home address and/or email on file at Qalipu First Nation. Please ensure to leave your name and number if you go to voicemail.
Carol Lahey
Electoral Officer
clahey@qalipu.ca
709-630-7678
Election Results for Qalipu Chief and Council 2021-2024
With the largest voter participation turn-out to date, 8,384 members of the Qalipu First Nation Mi’kmaq Band signed in to the electronic voting system via online or telephone access to cast their ballots. Welcome your Chief and Council 2021-2024.
Click here to view the 2021 Election End of Polls – Signed by Electoral Officer
Click here to view the 2021 Election End of Polls
Click here to view the 2021 Election End of Polls – Detailed Vote Count
Quick Summary of Chief and Council 2021-2024:
Chief – Brendan Mitchell
Western Vice Chief – Jennifer (Jenny) Brake
Benoit’s Cove Ward – Terri V. Greene
Exploits – No Nominations [ By-election Date TBD ]
Flat Bay – Robert (Bobby) White
Port au Port – Jasen Benwah
Stephenville – Hayward George Young
St. George’s – Ivan J. White
Won by Acclamation:
Central Vice Chief – Andrew (Andy) Barker
Corner Brook Ward – Sharren (Sherry) Dean
Gander Bay Ward – Calvin Francis
Glenwood Ward – Francis (Frank) Skeard
Referendum: Yes
The majority vote is “yes,” to change to a four-year term. These changes will come into effect during the next election in 2024. Which we will then see the 2024 Chief and Council hold a term until 2028.
Following a 30-day appeal period, per the Custom Rules governing Qalipu elections, the new Chief and Council will be sworn in and take office.
Electoral Officer, Carol Lahey 709-630-7678 or clahey@qalipu.ca
Election Day Qalipu First Nation
Qalipu First Nation has neared the end of their voting window for the upcoming Chief and Council. Today, Friday, October 22, 2021, at 8:00pm NL Standard Time the voting window will officially close. Members who need assistance or are looking to retrieve their voters PIN can still call into the Election Helpdesk up until 8:00pm at 1-888-281-8683. Results of the 2021 Qalipu Election, under the direction of Electoral Officer, Carol Lahey, will be posted 8:30pm NL Standard Time on October 22, 2021, at www.qalipu.ca, Qalipu First Nation Facebook Page, and @Qalipu2011 Twitter Feed.
VOTING WINDOW IS NOW OPEN – October 14th through 22nd
The voting window for the 2021 Qalipu Election opened at 8:00am NL Standard Time today, October 14th and is accessible anytime until October 22nd ending at 8:00pm.
Not sure if you received your voter information package? Click Here: https://qalipu.ca/2021-voter-information-packages-enroute/
Need to contact the Election Helpdesk: 1-888-281-8683 https://qalipu.ca/election-helpdesk-now-open/
Election Helpdesk Now Open
The Qalipu Election Helpdesk in now open, October 12th and will run daily from 8:00am NL Standard time to 7:00pm until October 21st! And will open 8:00am October 22nd until 8:00pm.
We encourage members that are looking for their voter information packages that includes your voting PIN to first:
- Check your Email (if you had a current email listed on your GINU Membership Profile). If you do not see the email Subject “Qalipu First Nation Election, October 14-22, 2021” please proceed to check your junk or spam folders.
- Check postage mail, arriving week of October 11 to 15th. If you did not have an email listed on your GINU profile but had your current home address listed you will receive your voter information package by postage.
- If you have no information listed on your GINU membership profile, do not have current information listed, or have not received your package via email or postage by October 15th then please call the helpdesk at 1-888-281-8683.
Notice of Candidate Withdrawal – Central Vice Chief
A notice has been put forward to the Qalipu Electoral Officer, Carol Lahey on Saturday, October 5, 2021, at approximately 9:00AM that Candidate Rod Bennett who was nominated for Central Vice Chief has withdrawn his candidacy. As required under Section 22 of the Custom Rules Governing Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band Elections Bennett’s Letter of Withdrawal has been received by the Electoral Officer.
