The Chiefs of Nishnawbe Aski Nation elected Stan Beardy to be their Grand Chief for a second consecutive term today at this year's Keewaywin Conference being held in Ginoogaming First Nation. Stan secured the required 23 votes on the first round ballot to win the vote over the other contenders.
After the election of the Grand Chief, the chiefs then heard the speeches from each of the eleven deputy grand chief candidates. The chiefs then cast their ballots for three Deputy Grand Chief positions. Successful candidates for these positions are Alvin Fiddler, Goyce Kakegamic and Dan Kooses. Both Goyce and Dan will be serving their second consecutive three year terms along with Stan.
Congratulations to Stan, Alvin, Goyce and Dan and all the other people who put their names forth as candidates.