Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx Constitution of the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation Referendum Results

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April 9, 2025

Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx Constitution of the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation Referendum Results

Voting for the Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx Constitution Referendum concluded today at 8:00 PM.

A total of 1093 members participated in the referendum. 550 voted not to approve the proposed Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx Constitution. The referendum requires approval from 60% of valid ballots cast to
ratify the Constitution. The voting results did not meet the 60% approval requirement to ratify the Constitution.

If passed, the Constitution would have come into effect on September 30, 2025.

Next Steps:

The Lax Kw’alaams Band will continue to move forward in alignment with the values and aspirations of our membership. We remain committed to ongoing community engagement, transparency, and collective governance as we explore future opportunities to shape our Nation’s direction.

We thank all members who participated in the referendum process and shared their voices in this important decision.