Candidates announced for upcoming Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan election

A total of nine people are vying to be the next leader of the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan.

Nominations have officially closed for candidates running in this May's election.

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As of April 27, there were 21 nominations filed for the four executive positions and 26 nominations for the 12 regional representative positions for theMtisNation-Saskatchewan, which represents the province'sMtiscitizens.

Running for president (in alphabetical order) are:

• Bruce C. Flamont
• Steve Fraser
• Karen Anne LaRocque
• Charlene Lavallee
• Lorna Docken Ledoux
• Alex Laurent Maurice
• Dale McAuley
• Glen Hector McCallum
• Mike Tanton

Current presidentRobert Doucetteis not in the runningthis year.

Running for vice-president (in alphabetical order) are:

• Darren Deschambeault
• Cheryl Fiddler-Agren-Reed
• Louis G. Gardiner
• Miranda Moran
• Gerald Morin
• Wayne Whitford

Anumber of people are alsorunning to represent each region, all whom are listed on theelectionwebsite.

To find your region, check the map below.

Mtiscitizens of Saskatchewan will be able to register and vote at their regional returning office from May 12-19, and atadvance polls on May20th.

Election day is May 27 across the province.