FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Territory of the Nine Allied Tribes of Lax Kw’alaams
April 4, 2025
Online Voting Opens Today for Lax Kw’alaams Constitutional Referendum, April 4, 2025
On March 10, 2025 notice was given to members that the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation had called a referendum to the proposed Da’ax Kw’alaams Man-Ayaawx Constitution of the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation (“Constitution”), in accordance with Lax Kw’alaams’ inherent right to self-determination.
The Referendum will be held on April 9, 2025, and at least 60% of voters who vote in the referendum must approve to pass the Constitution. Voting will be held in person in Lax Kw’alaams, Prince Rupert, and online at https://www.onefeather.ca/nations/laxkwalaams with online voting opening on April 4, 2025 until voting closes April 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM. Voting registration also remains open until April 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM.
“I would like to encourage all of our Lax Kw’alaams members to get out and exercise their right to vote in this important and historic Referendum,” said Mayor Garry Reece.
Media Contact
Heather Haughian
Manager of Communications and Public Relations
Lax Kw’alaams Band
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About Lax Kw’alaams Band
The Lax Kw’alaams Band is a First Nations government located on the North Coast of British Columbia, with a membership of over 4,100 people.
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