Notice is hereby given that the Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation will hold an Election on August 27, 2026, in accordance with the Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation Custom Election Code (2026), for the purpose of electing one (1) Chief. Each member of Council shall serve for an indeterminate term until such time as they vacate or are removed from their position in accordance with the Custom Election Code.
Official Notice of Chief Election: View/Download
Public Voters List: View/Download
Candidate Application Deadline
July 28, 2026
5:00 PM
Any voting member who intends to stand as a candidate for Chief must provide the Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation Councillors with the requirements by this deadline.
Important Information
To be a candidate for the position of chief a person must:
a) have been a registered member of the Nation for at least five (5) years;
b) be the full age of eighteen (18) years or older on the day on which the election shall be held;
c) have not been previously removed from a position of chief or councillor pursuant to section 58 of this Code within six (6) years prior to the election date;
d) have not been convicted of a violent or sexual offence;
e) have not been found liable in any court or tribunal for fraud, theft, or other acts of dishonesty;
f) not owe any money to the Nation;
g) abstain from using alcohol or recreational drugs during their candidacy and, if elected, during their term of office; and
h) abstain from engaging in any excessive gambling or games of chance involving risking actual money during their candidacy and, if elected, during their term of office.
No later than July 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM, any voting member who intends to stand as a candidate for Chief must provide the Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation Councillors with:
1) a written statement of intention to stand for election as chief; and
2) confirmation that the candidate meets the eligibility requirements in the Code.
3) proof of a Criminal Record Check.
Requirements can be submitted by email to:
elections@lhooskuz.com
Voting Members eighteen (18) years of age and older as of the date of the Election may vote in this Election.
All Election related information and the official Voters List of all Voting Members shall be posted and available during regular business hours at the Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation Administration Office; can be requested from the Electoral Officer; and will be available to download at: www.onefeather.ca/nations/lhooskuz
Election Meeting
August 27, 2026
Starting at 5:00 PM
Quesnel Seniors Centre
461 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC
Virtual Attendance
Voting members will be able to attend the meeting virtually if they are not able to attend in person. A link will be provided when candidates are confirmed.
Voting
Voting Members may vote in person at the Election Meeting or online at: www.onefeather.ca/nations/lhooskuz