2025 Election
Certification of Voting Results
I, GRAEME DREW, Electoral Officer responsible for the administration of the 2025 General Election of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation, DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT:
I was present at Southside, BC on Thursday, May 29, 2025 to attend the poll and count the ballots for the Cheslatta Carrier Nation election in accordance with the Cheslatta Carrier Nation Custom Election Code (ratified June 3, 2024).
The total number of eligible voters was 289.
The total number of eligible voters who voted was 160.
The number of votes cast in person was 56.
The number of votes cast by mail-in ballot was 32.
The number of votes cast by electronic vote (online) was 72.
The number of votes cast for each Candidate is detailed in the attached Statement.
The total number of rejected ballots was 3.
Signed By: Graeme Drew, Electoral Officer
Date: June 2, 2025
Notarized By: Daniel Boisvert
Date: June 2, 2025
Statement of the Votes
Cheslatta Carrier Nation (Band #620) Election held Thursday, May 29, 2025
Candidate for CHIEF - Total Votes
Trenis CAHOOSE - 32
Christon CHARLIE - 3
Jennifer JOSEPH (JACK) - 32
Ron VANZETTA - 13
Janet M. WHITFORD - 77
Valid ballots cast for Chief: 157 Rejected Ballots for Chief: 3
Candidate for COUNCILLOR - Total Votes
Brooke BURT - 73
Hazel BURT - 118
Teddy JACK - 93
Valid ballots cast for Councillor: 150 Rejected Ballots for Chief: 3
ELECTED CANDIDATES
To the Office of Chief: JANET M. WHITFORD
To the Office of Councillor: HAZEL BURT and TEDDY JACK
I declare that this count was conducted in accordance with the Cheslatta Carrier Nation Custom Election Code (June 2024).
Graeme Drew, Electoral Officer
Date Signed: Thursday, May 29, 2025
ELECTION DAY is Thursday, May 29, 2025. Any elector may vote in person, by mail, or online.
In-person voting
A poll will be open from 9am to 8pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025(all local times) at 1215 Keefes Landing Road in Southbank, British Columbia.
mail-in voting
A Remote Voting Package is being mailed to each elector living off-reserve with a current mailing address on record with the CCN administration. Eligible voters (electors) are responsible for ensuring their address is up to date with the Nation; any other elector may also request a Remote Voter Package from the Electoral Officer up to 14 days before the election.
online voting
Online voting is open between 9am on Friday, April 25, 2025 and 8pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025; to vote online, click on this link: app.ballotbox.cl (NOTE: Please remember that online voting closes the day before Election Day). Click here for an online voting instructional video.
Updates regarding the 2025 Cheslatta Carrier Nation will be posted below, with the most recent at the top.
May 29, 2025 Update
View the Live 2025 Cheslatta Election Vote Count Online
Polls for the 2025 Cheslatta Election close at 8:00 PM (local time) tonight, Thursday, May 29, 2025. Ballot counting will begin immediately, and results will be shared across Cheslatta platforms as soon as possible.
If you’d like to observe the vote count virtually, a Zoom session will be available.
To request access, please email election2025@cheslatta.com with your full name. Joining instructions will be sent out before the session begins.
May 28, 2025 Update
Update regarding Appeal of Cheslatta Carrier Nation 2025 Election
The electoral Appeal Board was created under Part 17 of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation Custom Election Code.
The Appeal Board received a Notice of Appeal on May 15, 2025. The Notice of Appeal concerned the eligibility of a nominee and, more generally, the administration of the 2025 election.
The Appeal Board commenced a review of the appeal. The Electoral Officer provided a response on May 15, 2025. The response was provided to the appellant, with a request for a reply, for further details regarding the broad allegations and for supporting evidence.
The electoral Appeal Board did not receive a reply from the Appellant by the stated deadline.
The Appeal was accordingly dismissed.
A copy of the decision may be requested by email to: <Election2025@cheslatta.com>.
Karin Hunt
Chairperson
May 28, 2025 Update
FINAL Reminder to Vote: 2025 Cheslatta Election Day
Election Day is this Thursday, May 29.
In-person voting will be open May 29th from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (local time) at the Cheslatta Carrier Nation Band Office: 1215 Keefes Landing Road, Southbank, BC
Online voting closes TODAY, Wednesday, May 28 at 8:00 PM (local time).
CLICK HERE TO VOTE ONLINE | CLICK HERE FOR AN ONLINE VOTING INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
Once the polls close on Thursday, ballot counting will begin immediately. Results will be posted as soon as possible following the count.
Please direct any questions to Graeme Drew, Electoral Officer:
#404-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2
Phone: 604-649-2044
Email: gd.drewnorth@gmail.com
Thank you for participating in the 2025 Cheslatta Election.
May 20, 2025 Update
2025 Cheslatta Election Day Reminders
Election Day is next Thursday, May 29.
In-person voting will be open from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Cheslatta Carrier Nation Band Office, located at 1215 Keefes Landing Road, Southbank, BC.
Due to the possible postal strike, electors who are unable to vote in-person and have not yet returned their mail-in ballot are encouraged to vote online instead.
If you are voting online, please remember that the online voting portal closes at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, May 28 - the day BEFORE the election.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE ONLINE | CLICK HERE FOR AN ONLINE VOTING INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
Once the polls close, ballot counting will begin immediately. Results will be posted as soon as possible following the count.
Please direct any questions to Graeme Drew, Electoral Officer:
#404-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2
Phone: 604-649-2044
Email: gd.drewnorth@gmail.com
April 24, 2025 Update
Notice of Election: Cheslatta Carrier Nation
Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation (CCN) that a vote will be held to elect one (1) Chief and two (2) Councillors for a four-year term.
ELECTION DAY is Thursday, May 29, 2025. A poll will be open from 9am to 8pm (all local times) at 1215 Keefes Landing Road in Southbank, British Columbia. Any elector may vote in person, online, or by mail.
There are five (5) approved Chief Candidates for one (1) Chief position: Trenis Cahoose, Christon Charlie, Jennifer Joseph (Jack), Ron Vanzetta, and Janet M. Whitford.
There are three (3) approved Councillor Candidates for two (2) Councillor positions: Brooke Burt, Hazel Burt, and Teddy Jack.
All members of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation who are 18 years or older on May 29, 2025 and whose name appears or should appear on the Voter List are eligible to vote in this election.
A Remote Voting Package is being mailed to each elector living off-reserve with a current mailing address on record with the CCN administration. Eligible voters (electors) are responsible for ensuring their address is up to date with the Nation; any other elector may also request a Remote Voter Package from the Electoral Officer up to 14 days before the election.
Online voting is open between 9am on Friday, April 25, 2024 and 8pm on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 and can be accessed during that time through a link at www.cheslatta.com <NOTE: For those planning to vote online, keep in mind that online voting closes the day before Election Day per Part 16.15 of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation Custom Election Code>
Paper ballots will be counted after the poll closes at 8pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at the above polling location. The results, including online ballots, will be announced as soon as possible afterwards while ensuring accuracy of the count per Part 14 of the CCN Election Code.
For accurate and up-to-date election information please refer to www.cheslatta.com.
Given under my hand at Delta, BC, on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Graeme Drew, Electoral Officer
#404-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2
Phone: 604-649-2044
Email: gd.drewnorth@gmail.com
April 14, 2025 Update
Candidate Qualification Process Underway
This week is focused on qualifying candidates. Nominees have until end of day Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to accept their nomination, and until Sunday, April 20, 2025, to provide the Electoral Officer with a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Finance Letter.
The Notice of Election will be prepared once the list of candidates is finalized on Monday, April 21, 2025, and will be posted by Thursday, April 24, 2025, as outlined in the election rules.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact the Electoral Officer:
Graeme Drew, Electoral Officer
#404-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2
Phone: 604-649-2044
Email: gd.drewnorth@gmail.com
March 14, 2025 Update
Cheslatta Carrier Nation Notice of Nomination Meeting for Chief & Councillors
A Nomination meeting of the electors of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation (CCN) will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 5pm to 8pm (local time).
The Nomination Meeting will take place at the Cheslatta Carrier Nation band office located at 1215 Keefes Landing Road in Southbank, British Columbia. Electors can also join virtually if not able to attend in person.
Electors WHO WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE MEETING VIRTUALLY:
If you’d like to attend the meeting virtually, please submit your request, including your full name, via email to election2025@cheslatta.com no later than Thursday, April 10th, at 5PM. Instructions to join will be sent prior to the meeting start time on Thursday, April 10th.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLINE NOMINATIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED - to nominate during the meeting, you must attend in person. Otherwise, you must submit your Nomination Forms prior to the meeting start (full information in the next section).
The purpose of the meeting is to nominate candidates for one (1) Chief and two (2) Councillors for the next four-year term, commencing on June 1, 2025.
To vote, you must be a registered Cheslatta Carrier Nation member whose name appears on the Voter List and be 18 years or older on May 29, 2025 (the date of the election).
Eligible voters may nominate or second one person for Chief and/or one person for Councillor, either at the Nomination Meeting, or by delivering the completed Mail-In Voter Declaration Form and Mail-In Nomination Form to the Electoral Officer via the following options:
Email your completed forms to gd.drewnorth@gmail.com
Mail-in your completed forms to #404-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2
Hand-deliver your completed forms at the Nomination Meeting
Emailed, Mailed-In, and Hand-Delivered nominations must include the signed and witnessed Voter Declaration Form.
Nomination forms must be received by the Electoral Officer before the start of the nomination meeting on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to be valid as per section 8.6 of the Cheslatta Carrier Nation Custom Election Code.
To be nominated, you must:
a) Be a Band Member and at least 18 years of age by the nomination meeting.
b) Reside within a 50km radius of the Administrative Offices, or be prepared to and actually move, within 60 days after being elected, to reside within a 50km radius of the Administrative Offices.
c) Not be ineligible pursuant to Sections 3.10 and 19.14 of the CCN Custom Election Code, and not have been convicted of a Criminal Offence in the five years prior to your nomination.
d) Not owe money to the Nation in excess of:
$200 for more than 12 months
$2,000 for more than 6 months
$20,000 (any time)
e) Be nominated in accordance with the procedure set out in this Code.
f) To be eligible for the office of Chief, be prepared to and actually take a leave of absence or resign from any employment to give his or her full-time attention to the position of Chief.
g) To be eligible for the office of Councillor, be prepared to and actually take a leave of absence or resign from any employment except employment by the Band or a Band-owned corporation.
h) If a Band employee, take a leave of absence after accepting a nomination. Such leave of absence shall expire on the day of the Election, and, if not elected, the Band employee shall return to work on the next regular workday.
i) Be responsible for any costs associated with attending Band Council meetings held on the reserve, at the Administrative Offices, or in the Burns Lake area.
Every candidate who is nominated will be required to provide within 10 days:
A Criminal Record Check
A letter from the Cheslatta Finance Department confirming eligibility to the Electoral Officer.
Election Details
The election will be held at the Cheslatta Carrier Nation band office, located at 1215 Keefes Landing Road, Southbank, British Columbia, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 9am to 8pm (local time).
Any elector may vote in person, online, or by mail-in ballot.
Given under my hand this 14th day of March, 2025.
Graeme Drew, Electoral Officer
#404-999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E2
Phone: 604-649-2044
Email: gd.drewnorth@gmail.com
