Aamjiwnaang First Nation sign. Image courtesy of aamjiwnaang.caAamjiwnaang First Nation sign. Image courtesy of aamjiwnaang.ca
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Chris Plain elected chief for Aamjiwnaang First Nation

Aamjiwnaang First Nation headed to the polls this week to elect a new chief and council.

The final count elected former Chief Chris Plain, who resigned from the role in 2024 after being elected the deputy grand council chief of Anishinabek Nation.

Nine people were elected to council, including Sherri Crowley, Darren Henry, Marina Plain, Michael Jackson, Kenneth J. Plain, Kristal Nahmabin, Erica Maness, Anthony Huete-Jacobs, and Pamela Plain.

A total of 591 ballots were cast for councillor, with 17 rejected, and 596 ballots were cast for chief, with 9 ballots rejected.

Chris Plain won with 309 votes, while Janelle Nahmabin received 287 votes.

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