Janelle Nahmabin acclaimed as next Chief of Aamjiwnaang First Nation – The Sarnia Journal

September 13, 2024

Janelle Nahmabin will be the next chief of Aamjiwnaang First Nation.

“I’m excited,” said Nahmabin, who was officially acclaimed to the position ahead of the Oct. 18 election, according to the First Nation Administration and Council.

Several band members had been nominated for the position, but withdrew their names from the ballot.

“I respect everyone’s decision to not run for the position and remind them all that they would have brought a wealth of knowledge to the role,” Nahmabin wrote in a social media post. “I prayed for the best possible outcome for the community and that if it was meant to be me in leadership, then it would be undeniable.