Moose Cree FN – Family Law Ratification Process
Press Release
Notice is hereby given to the Moose Cree First Nation membership that the ratification process for the Moose Cree First Nation Family Law will commence this coming fall.
We are making history. The ratification vote will allow membership to participate and have a voice as we engage in passing our very own law for the care, safety and wellbeing of our own families and children.
VOTING SCHEDULE
The dates for the Ratification Vote are as follows:
1. Regional Polls
Voting times will be 10:00 am-6:00 pm for all locations
- Kapuskasing – October 30, 2024 @ Kapuskasing Friendship Centre, 41 Murdock Ave.
- Timmins – October 31, 2024 @ MCFN Office, 36 Birch St. South
- Cochrane – November 1, 2024 @ Ininew Friendship Centre, 190 3rd Ave.
- North Bay – November 5, 2024 @ Hampton Inn, 950 McKeown Dr.
- Sudbury – November 6, 2024 @ Hilton Garden Inn, 475 Barrydowne Rd.
2. Local Polls
Voting times will be 10:00 am-8:00 pm for both locations
Advance Polls
- Moosonee – October 22, 2024 @ Moosonee Arena (Dinner at 5:00 pm)
- Moose Factory – October 23, 2024 @ E.P.R. Centre Ballroom (Dinner at 5:00 pm)
Ratification Day Polls
- Moosonee – November 12, 2024 @ Moosonee Arena
- Moose Factory – November 13, 2024 @ Moose Cree Complex
3. Mobile Voting
Will take place in the community from Saturday, October 31, 2024 to Wednesday, November 13, 2024 upon request. Mobile voting is for those who are unable to leave their home due to mobility issues or illness.
4. Mail-in Voting
If you wish to vote by mail, we strongly advise that you email to request a mail-in ballot package. Packages will be mailed to members prior to October 1, 2024 to allow a sufficient return. All mail-in voting packages must be received at the address below by Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 8:00 pm.
To request a mail-in ballot or to set up mobile voting, please contact the Chief Electoral Officer.
Sherry A. Davey, Chief Electoral Officer
ceo2024@moosecree.com
705-363-0312
P.O. Box 810, Moose Factory, ON, P0L 1W0
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