Liard First Nation citizens are invited to vote on the proposed Liard First Nation Constitution from March 16 to March 20, 2026.
This vote is an opportunity for Liard First Nation members to help decide the future of Liard First Nation governance. The proposed Constitution sets out a framework for leadership, accountability, community participation, and the exercise of Liard First Nation’s own laws and governance.
How to Vote
Liard First Nation citizens can vote in three ways during the voting period:
1. Vote Online
The easiest way to vote is online.
Voting will be conducted online via Simply Voting.
Voting opens Monday, March 16, 2026, at 8:30 MST and closes on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 4:30 pm
2. Request a Home Visit
Citizens who need support voting from home can call to request a visit so they can vote at home.
To arrange a home visit, please contact the Ratification Officer:
Colleen Craft
Email: lfnratificationofficer@gmail.com
Cell: 867-689-1071
3. Vote In Person
Citizens who require assistance with casting their online vote will be able to access in-person voting support during the voting period:
New Administration Building
Watson Lake, Yukon
Voting hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday, March 16 to March 20
4. 2025 Liard First Nation Final Notice
READ THE FINAL NOTICE OF VOTING PERIOD HERE
Read the Proposed Constitution
Citizens are encouraged to review the proposed Constitution before voting.
READ THE PROPOSED LIARD FIRST NATION CONSTITUTION (PDF)
The proposed Constitution sets out the roles of the General Assembly, Chief and Council, Elders Council, Youth Council, and Judicial Council, and affirms important rights of Liard First Nation citizens.
Why This Vote Matters
The proposed Constitution is intended to support a stronger and more accountable system of Liard First Nation governance. According to the Constitution materials and information shared with members, key benefits include:
- Greater accountability of leadership
- Unity under one elected Chief and Council
- A guaranteed General Assembly every year
- Stronger recognition that General Assembly resolutions guide leadership
- Participation from three Elders Council representatives and one Youth Council representative in Council meetings
- A clearer governance framework to support Liard First Nation in directing and controlling its own affairs
- A system intended to promote accountable governance, protect citizens’ rights, and support the ongoing development of the Nation
For more details, review the presentation:
This vote is also an important opportunity for Liard First Nation citizens to make a direct decision about the future of their Nation’s governance.
Not on the Voters List?
If you believe you should be on the voters list, please contact the Ratification Officer as soon as possible:
Colleen Craft
Email: lfnratificationofficer@gmail.com
Address: 113 Robert Campbell Highway, Watson Lake, YT
Cell: 867-689-1071
Questions
If you have questions about the voting process or the voters list, please contact the Ratification Officer using the information above.