Saik'uz Election 2025

Saik'uz First Nation Election 2025

Following the Amendment Vote on December 3, 2024, there will be an election on March 27, 2025, to elect:

• Two (2) Councilors at Large
• One (1) Elder Councilor (60+) 
• One (1) Off-Reserve Councilor

The Nomination Meeting will be held on February 13, 2025. Candidates must submit their Nomination Packages at this meeting. If candidates are unable to attend the Nomination Meeting, they must submit their Nomination Package via email by February 18, 2025, at 6:00 pm to the Electoral Officer at ronlauferelections@gmail.com

Nomination Package Checklist

1. Nomination Form signed by two (2) Saik'uz Members endorsing the nomination;
2. A signed Candidate Declaration Form;
3. Either;
   • a receipt for the candidate fee or
   • a cheque for $100 payable to Saik'uz First Nation
4. An email address (included in the Candidate Declaration Form);
5. A criminal record check dates not more than three (3) months prior to the Nomination Meeting; 
   • You can request a criminal record check from your local RCMP detachment or through a criminal record check service (online). Please start this process as soon as possible! 
   • Processing fees and times may vary
   • Learn more here: Government of BC: Criminal record checks