Walpole Island First Nation officials say the swearing-in ceremony, originally scheduled for Monday, has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 26 at 5 p.m.
The newly elected Chief and Council did hold a meet and greet on Monday.
Thursday’s event will begin at 5 p.m., with the swearing-in starting at 5:30 p.m.
It will be held in the Council Chambers.
A feast will follow at the Walpole Island Sports Complex.
Leela Thomas was elected Chief of Walpole Island on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Thomas gathered 607 votes in a landslide victory.
Chris Riley finished second at the polls with 187 votes.
Incumbent Chief Dan Miskokomon withdrew from the race.
The following residents were elected to Council:
1. Lee Kicknosway
2. Anika Altiman
3. Harmony Blackbird
4. Clint Jacobs
5. Elaine Wrightman
6. Matthew Nahdee
7. Trenton Soney
8. Amy White
9. Charlene Altiman
10. Judy Peters
11. Jason Sword
12. Bruce Sands
