Na-Cho Nyak Dun citizens head to polls in controversial election – CBC

Mar 19, 2015

Albert Genier and Simon Mervyn run for chief amid controversy over Ed Champion’s dismissal

Controversy surrounds today’s election for chief and council of the Na-Cho Nyak Dun First Nation in Mayo.

Former Chief Ed Champion, who was removed from office by council in January, has said the vote is illegitimate.

The First Nation hasn’t commented on why Champion was removed, other than to say it was for “unbecoming” conduct.

Albert Genier and former chief Simon Mervyn are running for the top job.

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