OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief Election Candidates 2025
 

August 15, 2025, Behchokǫ̀, NT – the nomination for the 2025 Grand Chief was completed today at the Behchokǫ̀ Culture Centre. The Chair of the Nomination Day meeting declared the following candidates for the 2025 Grand Chief Election, presented in alphabetical order:
 

• Daniels, Clifford

• Lafferty, Jackson
   

An Advance Poll will take place on September 19, 2025. This is to accommodate eligible voters who may not be able to vote on Election Day, including students, Elders, travelers, individuals who are ill or physically disabled, incarcerated individuals, and mine or camp workers.
 

Election Day for the Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief will be held on September 29, 2025, with polling stations in Behchokǫ̀, Whatı̀, Wekweètı̀, Gamètı̀, and Yellowknife.
 

The Grand Chief Election is a pivotal event in the governance of the Tłı̨chǫ Nation, marking a renewal of leadership and community direction. The election process is deeply rooted in the Tłı̨chǫ Constitution and traditions, unfolding through a series of structured events designed to ensure transparency, accessibility, and community engagement.
 

This is the seventh Grand Chief Election for the Tłı̨chǫ Government. The candidate elected as Grand Chief will be announced after the polls close on September 29, 2025.

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​For more information about the election and how to vote, please visit the Ways to Vote page.​​

 

For more information on how to contact the Office of the Registrar, please visit the Contact Us page.