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New council elected for Chippewas of Nawash elected

Members of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation have elected a new council.

Results were confirmed by the electoral official Friday night, after polls closed at 8 p.m.

Darlene Johnston was acclaimed as Chief on June 27 as the sole nominee, after candidate Steven Lavalley withdrew his nomination.

For councillors, there will be four new members this term: Darren Johnston, Rozella Johnston, Janine Manning and former Chief Greg Nadjiwon.

Other returning members include: Anthony Chegahno, Norma Tobey, Nick Saunders, Jessica Keeshig-Martin, and Paul Jones.

Keeshig-Martin received the most votes for council, one shy of 300.

The next term of council begins on August 7.

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