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Standing Buffalo has two chiefs

Article Origin

Author

Compiled by Shari Narine

Volume

17

Issue

7

Year

2013

 

A March 16 election has resulted in two chiefs for Standing Buffalo First Nation. Roberta Sooyewaste was elected chief but Roger Redman is holding on to the position. Sooyewaste was one of three people to run for the position; Redman was not on the ballot. Ten others vied for six positions as councillor. Now there are two sets of chiefs and councillors claiming to be duly elected. Standing Buffalo First Nation has its own election custom code. Redman is challenging the election.