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“It’s wild.” Sipekne’katik First Nation elects first female chief

November 6, 2022 Maureen Googoo

Michelle Glasgow says she is still in shock at becoming the first woman to be elected chief of Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia. “I don’t even know how to describe it in words,” Glasgow […]

Prosper elected to third term as Chief of Paqtnkek

November 27, 2017 Maureen Googoo

Paul (PJ) Prosper has been elected to serve a third term as chief of Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation in Nova Scotia. Chief Prosper received 167 votes in the Nov. 24 election. His only opponent, former chief […]

Former councillor Mike Sack elected as Chief of Sipekne’katik Band

November 3, 2016 Maureen Googoo

The man who was charged with possession of a luxury home built with stolen Sipekne’katik Band funds is now the band’s chief. Former band councillor Mike Sack, 35, received 510 votes in the band’s November […]

Potlotek band member says band denying her right to vote for not sending mail-in ballot

August 5, 2016 Maureen Googoo

An off-reserve band member with the Potlotek First Nation in Nova Scotia says her band is denying her democratic right to vote in the band election being held today because she didn’t receive a mail-in […]

Bob Gloade wins third term as chief of Millbrook First Nation

February 27, 2016 Maureen Googoo

Bob Gloade sought and got his third term as chief of the Millbrook First Nation, N.S. Chief Gloade received 497 votes while his challenger, Barry Gloade, received 298 votes during an election held in Millbrook […]

Millbrook First Nation Chief Bob Gloade seeks third term in Feb. 26 election

February 25, 2016 Maureen Googoo

Millbrook First Nation Chief Bob Gloade has only one person challenging him for top position in the upcoming band election February 26. Barry Gloade, 58, who works as Director of Post Secondary Education for Millbrook […]

Andrea Paul re-elected for third term as chief of Pictou Landing First Nation

November 27, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Andrea Paul has been elected to serve a third term as chief of Pictou Landing First Nation in Nova Scotia. Paul, 44, received a total of 179 votes, beating out her opponent Alden Joseph (AJ) […]

Fort Folly First Nation Chief Rebecca Knockwood re-elected for second term

November 24, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Rebecca Knockwood has been re-elected as chief of Fort Folly First Nation in New Brunswick. Knockwood received 43 votes while her lone opponent, Hanford Nye, received 24 votes in the band election which was held […]

Prosper re-elected as chief of Paqtnkek

November 20, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Paul (PJ) Prosper has been elected for a second consecutive term as chief of Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation in Nova Scotia. Prosper received 139 votes while his lone opponent, former chief Gerard Julian received 122 votes. […]

Candidates for chief in Pictou Landing First Nation election promise more economic growth if elected

November 18, 2015 Maureen Googoo

The two candidates running for chief in the upcoming Pictou Landing First Nation election say they want to move their community forward with more economic development initiatives. The current chief, Andrea Paul is seeking a […]

Chief Rebecca Knockwood running for re-election in Fort Folly First Nation election

November 11, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Fort Folly First Nation Chief Rebecca Knockwood is running for a second term so she can finish the work she started when she was first elected chief in 2013. “I want to try to better […]

Prosper seeking a second term as chief of Paqtnkek

October 28, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Paul (P.J.) Prosper is seeking a second term as chief of Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation in Nova Scotia. His lone opponent is Gerard Julian, the man Prosper defeated for the top position two years ago. Voters […]

Brendan Mitchell new chief of Qalipu First Nation

October 24, 2015 Maureen Googoo

The Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band in Newfoundland and Labrador has a new chief. Brendan Mitchell, who previously served as the Corner Brook ward councillor, received 2,760 votes, beating out incumbent Brendan Sheppard who received […]

List of candidates running in upcoming Qalipu election Oct. 23

October 8, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Three people are running for chief and twenty candidates are vying for eight positions on council in the upcoming Qalipu Mi’kmaq Band election in Newfoundland and Labrador on October 23. Incumbent Brendan Sheppard is seeking […]

Patricia Bernard re-elected Chief of Madawaska Maliseet First Nation

August 31, 2015 Maureen Googoo

Patricia Bernard has been re-elected as chief of the Madawaska Maliseet First Nation. Bernard received 210 votes while her only challenger, David Pelletier received 62 votes. Councillors Donna Wallace-Bourgeault and Diane Pelletier were also re-elected as councillors. […]