NOTICE OF COUNCIL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given to the Electors of the Dene Tha” First Nation that that a General Election will be held for the purpose of electing eight (8) candidates for the position of Council, The General Election will be held according to the Election Regulations 1993 of Dene Tha’ First Nation.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
9:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M.
ELECTORAL DISTRICT: POLLING STATION:
Bushe River #207 Four Chiefs Complex
Chateh #209 Chateh Arena
Meander River #212 Meander River Complex
And further take Notice that the following Candidates have expressed interest for the office of Council:
CANDIDATES: (Bushe River #207 – 1 Seat)
CHONKOLAY, Jared
ENFIELD, Troy
GIROUX, Mabel
MARTEL, Maggie
NATANNAH, Robby
PASTION, Gordon
CANDIDATES: ( Chateh #209 – 5 Seats)
AH KIM NACHIE, Donnie
AHNASSAY, Brian Clifford
BEAULIEU, Georgia (Talley)
CHONKOLAY, Wilfred
DIDZENA, Gabriel
DIDZENA, Terri Ann
GODIN, Andrea Joyce
METCHOOYEAH, Kendall
NATANNAH-BEAULIEU, Gertrude J.
PROVIDENCE-TOHO, Shane
SEMANSHA, Dennis
SEMANSHA, Keon Robert
SEMANTHA, Leah Joy
SEMANTHA, Nicole
SENIANTHA, Walter
SILVER, Gloria
TSONCHOKE, April
TSONCHOKE, Robert Warren
CANDIDATES: (Meander River # 212 – 2 Seats)
BARRY, Kathleen R.
BEAULIEU, Adreinne Lynn
CHALIFOUX, Curtis
CHAMBAUD, Charlie (John)
CHAMBAUD, Sidney
PASTION, Gerry Pierson (Bah Deh)
PIERRE, Paul J.
YAKINNEAH, Loretta Colleen
YAKINNEAH, Chris
Elector means: a member of the Dene Tha’ First Nation who is himself/herself eligible as an elector and who
has:
A. Has his/her name appearing on the Dene Tha’ First Nation membership list for a period of not less than twelve (12) months immediately preceeding the election, and
B. Is of the full age of eighteen (18) years on or before the nomination meeting, for purposes of nominations; and election day, for the purpose of voting, and
C. Is ordinarily resident on one of the Dene Tha’ First Nation reserves, and further who’s name is included, or
is eligible to be included, in the eligible voters’ list for the electoral district in which he/she resides, or
D. Is not otherwise disqualified or rendered ineligible to vote under these regulations.
Voter means: an elector as described herein, who presents himself/herself at the proper polling station for the purpose of casting his/her vote in the election.
THEREFORE: Electors, please attend your Electoral District for the purpose of voting.
Posted this 13th day of June, 2026 at the Dene Tha’ First Nation in the Province of Alberta.
Brenda Vanguard
Electoral Officer
(780) 721-8852
brendajoly55@gmail.com
