When I was first asked what I stood for, my answer was simple: Healing our people.
That remains at the heart of why I am running for Chief. My reason for running is our youth. I want them to inherit a Thunderchild that is healthy, strong in our language and culture, accountable in government, safe for our families, and prepared for the future.
What I Stand For at a Glance
What I stand for begins with healing our people and protecting the future of our youth. The priorities below are connected. They are not separate promises competing with one another; together, they describe the kind of Nation I believe Thunderchild can become.
- Healing Our PeopleMake healing a responsibility across government - mind, body, spirit, family, culture, land and community.
- Women, MMIW, MMIM and FamiliesStrengthen safety, crisis response, long-term family support and prevention, with culture and healing included.
- nêhiyawêwin, Culture and LandMake actual speaking ability a goal, involve fluent speakers, strengthen ceremony and reconnect learning with the land.
- Children and YouthMake sure our children are safe, loved, valued and prepared for adulthood, while remaining connected to who they are.
- Accountable Self-GovernmentKnow the State of the Nation, explain finances clearly, improve service, and report honestly to members.
- Our Laws and SovereigntyStrengthen our Constitution, legislation, Appeal Tribunal and institutions so Thunderchild law has practical force.
- Homes, Infrastructure and CommunityImprove housing, roads and basic infrastructure, and make returning home realistic for those who want to.
- Economic IndependenceStrengthen Nation businesses, citizen businesses, local procurement, a practical general store and opportunities for our people.
- Resilience and Food SecurityBuild land skills, local food capacity and emergency preparedness so development makes us stronger, not more dependent.
- Long-Term Nation BuildingPlan beyond one election term and make major capital decisions with the people and with realistic costs and priorities.
Key dates
September 29
Electronic voting deadline
To arrange electronic voting, contact Chief Electoral Officer Shelley Angus by this date: 780-815-5046 or thunderchildceo@gmail.com.
October 5
Nomination Day
9 a.m. – noon at Chief James Okanee Gymnasium. The Candidates Forum begins there at 1 p.m.
October 9
Advance poll in Saskatoon
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Alt Hotel Saskatoon, 480 2nd Avenue South.
October 11
Advance poll in Edmonton
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton West, 18540 100 Avenue NW.
October 19
Election Day
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Chief James Okanee Gymnasium, Thunderchild First Nation Reserve No. 115B.
Healing Through Our Culture
niya.
kiya.
kiyânaw.
I am here.
You are here.
And we are here together.
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