Results are in for the 2024 District Captain and District Council Elections
Posted on: Nov 05, 2024
Results are in for the 2024 District Captain and District Council Elections
Edmonton, AB – Citizens have concluded voting in the 2024 District Council and District Captain Elections.
In elections held in nine Métis Districts from October 29 to November 5, 2024, a total of 1,980 ballots were cast and accepted. This figure does not include ballots that were spoiled or rejected.
Under the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Constitution, the five Territories of the Métis Nation within Alberta are subdivided into Districts to allow for more effective and localized representation. Each District Council, led by a District Captain, is accountable to the Citizens within their District and has the authority to oversee Crown consultations, environmental monitoring, and land claims and repatriation within the District.
District Councillors, Rocky View Métis District 4
(Four positions to be elected)
- Alana Newton – 134 votes (Elected)
- Adrian Pruden – 162 votes (Elected)
- Jamie Rozema-Stinson – 93 votes
- Donavan Taylor – 138 votes (Elected)
- Lyndsey Tran – 63 votes
- Trevor Ward – 114 votes (Elected)
Sub-District Councillor (St. Paul), St. Paul – Cold Lake Métis District 12
(One position to be elected)
- Orron Boire – 6 votes
- Roy Missal – 52 votes (Elected)
- Tammy Thompson – 15 votes
Sub-District Councillor (Lloydminster), St. Paul – Cold Lake Métis District 12
(One position to be elected)
- Angela Field – 35 votes
- Rhonda Hodgson – 40 votes (Elected)
Sub-District Councillor (Cold Lake), St. Paul – Cold Lake Métis District 12
(One position to be elected)
- Calvin Boire – 13 votes
- Sandra Evans – 34 votes (Elected)
District Councillors, Athabasca Landing Métis District 20
(Two positions to be elected)
- Cora Ladouceur – 40 votes
- Lawrence (Lorne) Ladouceur – 21 votes
- Bestt Blayze Peterson – 45 votes (Elected)
- Rachael Sharron – 41 votes (Elected, pending recount for second council seat)
District Captain, Jasper House Métis District 7
- Ezra Gomien – 52 votes (Elected)
- Terry Rudyk – 47 votes
District Captain, Fort Edmonton Métis District 9
- Ryan Carson – 16 votes
- Suzanne Cunningham – 156 votes
- Joseph Réne De Meulles – 159 votes (Elected)
- Stephen McGuire – 8 votes
- Tamara Mira – 15 votes
- Joshua Morin – 80 votes
- Alanna Tyler – 48 votes
- Brendan Willey – 106 votes
District Captain, Lac La Biche Métis District 19
- Chantel Sparklingeyes – 102 votes (Elected)
- Chantel Quintal – 90 votes
- Daniel Quintal – 15 votes
- Wyatt White – 40 votes
Acclaimed Positions
District Captain, Foothills Métis District 1
- Guy L’Heureux
District Councillors, Calgary Elbow Métis District 6
(Six positions to be elected)
- Rhonda Baglot
- Javan Belcourt
- Samaria Nancy Cardinal
- Randall Fedderson
- Peter McPherson
- Charlette Vivier
Sub-District Councillor (Bonnyville), St. Paul-Cold Lake Métis District 12
(One position to be elected)
- Carrie Goldsmith
District Councillor, Wabasca-Desmarais Métis District 22
(One position to be elected)
- William R. Auger
Vacant Positions
Following an extended nomination period, no nominations were submitted for the following Districts:
- Sub-District Councillor (Fishing Lake Metis Settlement/Elizabeth Metis Settlement), St. Paul – Cold Lake Métis District 12 (One position to be elected)
- Youth Councillor, St. Paul – Cold Lake Métis District 12 (One position to be elected)
Open nominations for a by-election will be held once year until the positions are filled.
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“I am proud to see Métis Citizens get out and vote. Congratulations to those who were successful in their Districts and thank you to all of those who raised their hand and engaged in this democratic process to represent the voices of Métis Citizens within their Districts,” said Del Graff, Chief Electoral Officer.
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Media contact
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Press Secretary
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Bio
Del Graff was first appointed as Chief Electoral Officer by the Provincial Council to serve in the largest Ratification in history of our Otipemisiwak Métis Government Constitution in November 2022, and to oversee the Special General Assembly Meeting in May 2023.
In September 2023, Chief Del Graff served as Chief Electoral Officer in the historical General Election that formed our Otipemisiwak Métis Government. In his role, Chief Del Graff was responsible for providing guidance and supervision to ensure fair and impartial voting procedures, compliance with MNA bylaws, and the highest levels of integrity throughout the process.
He and his wife, Veronica are Métis Citizens. Together they raised three children and have two grandchildren.
Chief Del Graff continues to serve as the Chief Electoral Officer for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.