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\u00a0By M Kirk Local Journalism Initiative Thessalon First Nation (TFN) appeal board has denounced what it calls a \u201cbrazen breach\u201d of the band\u2019s custom electoral code during the handling of the Nov. 17, 2023 election. The appeal council voted 2-1 against calling for a new election. In a press release sent to The Sault Star on Friday, Oct. 11, the appeal board, comprised of elder Gerry Clark, Samantha Giguere and Levi Laundrie, outlined three recommendations in response to the appeals. First, the board calls for an overhaul of the TFN Custom Election Code, urging that the process be community-driven, with the potential involvement of qualified consultants. This review should involve a committee of band members independent from the chief and council, though members of the leadership may participate. Secondly, TFN… <\/p>\n

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\u00a0By M Kirk Local Journalism Initiative Thessalon First Nation (TFN) appeal board has denounced what it calls a \u201cbrazen breach\u201d of the band\u2019s custom electoral code during the handling of the Nov. 17, 2023 election. The appeal council voted 2-1 against calling for a new election. In a press release sent to The Sault Star on Friday, Oct. 11, the appeal board, comprised of elder Gerry Clark, Samantha Giguere and Levi Laundrie, outlined three recommendations in response to the appeals. First, the board calls for an overhaul of the TFN Custom Election Code, urging that the process be community-driven, with the potential involvement of qualified consultants. This review should involve a committee of band members independent from the chief and council, though members of the leadership may participate. Secondly, TFN... <\/p>\n

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