Kinistin Saulteaux Nation Added to Elections Act

Summary#

This Order Amending the Schedule to the First Nations Elections Act (the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation) adds that First Nation to the Act’s list and sets its first council election for May 1, 2023. The order was registered on March 17, 2023 and came into force on that registration date.

What it does#

• Adds the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation to the schedule of the First Nations Elections Act so the Act’s election rules apply to that band.
• Fixes the date of the band’s first election as May 1, 2023.
• Notes the order was made by Patricia Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, and that it came into force when it was registered (registered March 17, 2023).

Who's affected#

• Members, voters, and leaders of the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation — their next council election will be run under the First Nations Elections Act rules.
• Local election administrators and anyone hired to run the vote for that Nation.
• Indigenous Services Canada, because the department handles the registration and related administration.

Why it matters#

• The Nation’s council election will follow the federal First Nations Elections Act rules starting with the May 1, 2023 vote. That can affect how candidates run, how voting is organized, and who is eligible to vote.
• For community members, this changes the legal framework for choosing local leadership.