Thessalon First Nation finally submits election appeals to appeal board

By Kyle Darbyson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Thessalon First Nation’s election appeal board is finally reviewing appeals pertaining to last year’s chief and council election. TFN sent these appeals to the board on July 5, nearly eight months removed from a Nov. 17, 2023 election that resulted in a new chief (Joseph Wabigwan) and four new members of council. “I’m glad we get to finally review the appeals, but why is it taking place eight months after the fact?” election appeal board member Levi Laundrie asked in a recent interview with The Sault Star. “If we are allowed to see the appeals, shouldn’t we have been allowed to see them right away?” The Star reached out to TFN executive director Lesley Boulrice on Monday to inquire why the administration passed…

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