Change and Continuity: A Look Back at the Summer Elections in Cree and Anicinabek Communities

Published on September 16, 2025

Change and Continuity: A Look Back at the Summer Elections in Cree and Anicinabek Communities

Summer 2025 brought several key elections across Cree and Anicinabek communities. These changes at the local and regional levels reflect the vitality of democratic engagement throughout Eeyou Istchee and beyond.

Cree Nation – A Renewed Leadership

At the regional level, the Cree Nation elected a new Grand Chief and Deputy Grand Chief:

• Grand Chief / Chairperson: Paul John Murdoch
• Deputy Grand Chief / Vice-Chairperson: Linden Spencer

Both leaders will be responsible for guiding the Nation through important political, economic, and cultural directions in the years ahead.

Cree Nation Youth Council – A New Generation of Leadership

• Youth Grand Chief: Jade Mukash
• Deputy Youth Grand Chief: Darius Neacappo Pelchat

These young leaders are called upon to represent the voice of Cree youth and actively contribute to major social, cultural, and economic issues in the years to come.

Elections in Cree Communities

Several Cree communities also held local elections. Here are the confirmed results:

Chisasibi

• Chief: Daisy House Lameboy (re-elected)
• Deputy Chief: Thomas Shem

Wemindji

• The Chief election will continue on September 19.
• Deputy Chief: Charlotte Ottereyes-Ratt

Waswanipi

• Deputy Chief: Sammy Salt-Blacksmith

Anicinabek Nation – Local Leadership Updates

From the Anicinabek side, here are some confirmed results:

Kitcisakik

• Chief: Edouard Brazeau
• Deputy Chief: Adrienne Anicinapeo

Long Point First Nation (Winneway)

• Chief: Steeve Mathias

Kebaowek

• Chief: Lance Haymond (re-elected)

Further updates for other communities will be shared as new information becomes available.

Stay Up to Date with Our Cree and Anicinabe Directory

To stay informed about current leadership, business support organizations, and key community contacts, visit our Cree and Anicinabe Directory, updated regularly:

🔗 https://creenation-at.com/en/cree-directory

This is your go-to tool for building meaningful connections, planning outreach, and staying in the loop about leadership transitions.

We extend our warm congratulations to all newly elected and re-elected leaders, and sincere thanks to those who have served their communities with dedication. This new chapter continues with a shared purpose: to build bridges, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the richness of our territories.

Meegwetch!