New and returning chiefs elected in N.W.T. Tłı̨chǫ communities
The four Tłı̨chǫ communities held elections Monday night
The four Tłı̨chǫ communities in the N.W.T. held their elections Monday night, voting in new and returning faces to lead their communities for a four-year term.
In Behchokǫ̀, Bertha Rabesca-Zoe, a Tłı̨chǫ lawyer, defeated incumbent Clifford Daniels with 600 votes to Daniels’265. The community had a voter turnout of 70.5 per cent with 985 residents casting their ballots.
In Whatı̀, Charlie Nitsiza, who formerly served as chief between 2005 and 2009, defeated incumbent Alfonz Nitsiza with 105 to 86 votes.
Adeline Football was acclaimed as chief in Wekweètı̀ for a second term.
Doreen Arrowmaker appears to have been re-elected as Gamètı̀’s chief, though CBC North has not seen official results.
In a victory speech posted to Facebook, Arrowmaker thanked residents for their support and promised to keep working hard for the community.
Related stories from around the North:
Finland: Finnish Court annuls 2023 Sámi elections, The Independent Barents Observer
United States: Alaska elections officials hope to avoid rural voting problems, as seen in primary, Alaska Public Media
