Wet’suwet’en First Nation re-elects Chief Luggi Councillor Nooski also re-elected along with Tracey Joseph
(Wet’suwet’en First Nation Territory – Burns Lake, BC) – On May 30, 2022, the Wet’suwet’en First Nation concluded its election for one Chief and two Councillors, who will serve for a three-year term from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2025.
The successful candidates are incumbent Maureen Luggi, Chief and elected Councillors Heather Nooski and Tracey Joseph. A total of 97 ballots were cast with voters being able to vote for the Chief and up to two Councillors. The results of the vote were:
| Chief Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Luggi, Maureen | 48 |
| Ogen, Karen | 15 |
| Turner, Sharon | 34 |
| Total Votes for Chief | 97 |
| Councillor Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
| Joseph, Tracey | 67 |
| Nooski, Heather | 33 |
| Tom, Angelica | 31 |
| Paulson, Joseph | 29 |
| Turner, Viola | 13 |
Newly re-elected Chief Maureen Luggi stated “Our new Council has big challenges ahead. Covid is still with us and just will not let us plan and move forward like we want to. We have to continue to protect our access to the resources and wealth of our territories against government negotiations with the Office of the Wet’suwet’en, and we still have social issues, housing shortages, and all of the other concerns we have faced for generations.
“But, we have a strong and experienced Council, our affairs are in order from the last term and we have a great team of staff and contractors! So, we are ready for the challenges.” Luggi repeated her win from 2019 and also held the office of Chief of Wet’suwet’en First Nation from 1987 – 2007.
“I learned so much in my first term and look forward to serving our people on- and off-reserve for another three years.” stated Councillor Heather Nooski. Nooski was re-elected as a Councillor from the 2019-2022 term.
Councillor Tracey Joseph stated “I am honoured to work with my community and I am here to offer fair representation, honest communication and accountability in my role as Councillor.” This elected position is the first for Joseph who previously served the First Nation as General Manager and in other staff positions.
A swearing in ceremony was held on May 31st at 10am for the Chief and Council.
The conduct of the election was managed by Drew Shaw, Electoral Officer with OneFeather, Victoria, BC.
For more information, contact:
Maureen Luggi, Chief
Email: communications@wetsuweten.net