The Innu Nation held their election, August 14, 2023.
Members of the Innu Nation in Labrador have elected a new Grand Chief, Deputy Grand Chief, and Board of Directions.
Wendy Hillier, Chief of Electoral Officer for the elections released the results.
Grand Chief, Natuashish, Labrador
Simon Pokue, with a total of 617 votes
Deputy Grand Chief, Sheshatshiu, Labrador
Christopher Rich, with a total of 853 votes
Board of Directors – Sheshatshiu Board of Directors – Natuashish
Female
Shirley Penashue 614 Katie Pasteen (incumbent) 300
Agathe Pone (incumbent) 543 Virginia Collins (incumbent) 259
Seraphine Rich 540 Nora Pasteen (incumbent) 249
Male
Pien Selma (incumbent) 592 Clarence Nui (incumbent) 253
Gervais Penashue 491 Leon Tshakapesh (incumbent) 228
Clarence Snow 432 Peter Pasteen (incumbent) 227
The newly elected Grand Chief, Deputy Grand Chief and Board of Directors will assume their duties immediately.