General Election: Chairperson, Council & Band Manager
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw General Elections will be held on September 28, 2025 for Chairperson, Council and Band Manager.
General Election Vote Results General Election Candidates BookletOn this page you will find:
- Vote Results
- Candidate List and Candidates Booklet
- 2025 General Election Voting Methods
- Candidates Videos
- Candidates Nomination Package Info
- Election & Referendum Law and Regulation
2025 General Election Vote Results
Chet kw’enmantúmi (we thank you) to our community members for casting your vote in the General Election. There were 1420 Squamish People who voted in the election, representing 44% of the eligible voters. As a result, we have elected our chairperson, council and band manager for the next four years. By returning to 16 elected councillors, it reflects the origins of our Nation when 16 families decided they were stronger together and amalgamated in 1923.
Although Bianca Cameron (Joseph) received 642 votes to be elected, her sister Sandy Lafontaine received more votes. Under the new law in the Squamish Nation Election and Referendum Law, immediate family members cannot hold two positions on Council. The immediate family member who receives the higher number of votes is declared elected.
Click here for the official vote results.
The following people have been elected to the Squamish Nation Council:
Council Chairperson:
Sxwíxwtn Wilson Williams (elected by acclamation)
Band Manager:
Tsunaxen, Willie Lewis (837 votes)
Councillors:
Alroy (Bucky) Baker (865 votes)
Syexwaliya, Ann Whonnock [Re-elected] (856 votes)
Anthony Joseph (754 votes)
Sandy Lafontaine (Douglas) (676 votes)
Amanda Williams (638 votes)
Jody Broomfield (601 votes)
Faye Halls (579 votes)
Shayla Jacobs [Re-elected] (572 votes)
Kalkalilh, Deanna Lewis (524 votes)
Jonah Trevon Chase Gonzales (523 votes)
Yul Baker (522 votes)
Jonny Williams (520 votes)
Bertha Joseph (482 votes)
Matthew Houghton (472 votes)
Sxwchálten, Kevin Rivers (470 votes)
Full General Election Unofficial Vote Results
The list below are the candidates who ran in the 2025 General Election; however, were not elected:
Leanne (Bird) Lewis (529 votes)
Bianca Cameron (Joseph) (642 votes) [Disqualified]
Roger Lewis (463 votes)
Jenna Vocal (Schorneck Williams) (426 votes)
Hart Schorneck (425 votes)
Crystal Starr Lewis (386 votes)
Paul Roy Natrall (381 votes)
Liza Baker (375 votes)
Lenor Baker (Natrall) (357 votes)
Clarissa Antone (320 votes)
Kwakwee Baker (309 votes)
Stath’loat Amy Nahanee-Baker (302 votes)
Victoria Michels (Baker) (283 votes)
Darren Baker (271 votes)
William Joseph (251 votes)
Grant (Salish) Shaver (205 votes)
Tony Johnston (163 votes)
Nick Seschillie (87 votes)
Read the vote announcement letter from the Electoral Commission
2025 General Election
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) General Election will be held on September 28, 2025 for Chairperson, Council and Band Manager.
The nomination process for candidates will begin on Tuesday, June 4, 2025. The Electoral Commission encourages Members from across Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw to run.
Read the Notice for the General Election for Council
Changes passed from the May 31, 2025, referendum will be implemented and effective for the Squamish Nation General Election on September 28, 2025. View the Election and Referendum Law vote results.
Candidate List
We are pleased to announce the list of candidates for the 2025 Squamish Nation General Election. Confirmed candidates can officially start campaigning.
Wilson Williams is the single nominee for Council Chairperson, and therefore according to the Election and Referendum Law it’s anticipated that he will be elected by acclamation to the role on September 28, 2025.
CANDIDATE LIST
Council Chairperson
Wilson Williams
Band Manager
Tsunaxen, Willie Lewis
Leanne (Bird) Lewis
Councillors
Clarissa Antone
Alroy (Bucky)Baker
Darren Baker
Kwakwee Baker
Lenore Baker (Natrall)
Liza Baker
Yul Baker
Jody Broomfield
Bianca Cameron (Joseph)
Jonah Trevon Chase Gonzales
Faye Halls
Matthew Houghton
Shayla Jacobs
Tony Johnston
Bertha Joseph
Anthony Joseph
William Joseph
Sandy Lafontaine (Douglas)
Crystal Starr Lewis
Kalkalilh, Deanna Lewis
Roger H. Lewis
Victoria Michels (Baker)
Stath’loat, Amy Nahanee-Baker
Paul Roy Natrall
Sxwchálten, Kevin Rivers
Hart Schorneck
Nick Seschillie
Grant (Salish) Shaver
Jenna Vocal (Schorneck Williams)
Syexwaliya, Ann Whonnock
Amanda Williams
Jonny Williams
Candidates Booklet
We are excited to share the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) General Election Candidates Booklet. There are a total of 35 candidates running in the General Election for Band Manager, General Councillor, and Council Chairperson.
Read the candidates’ biographies and nominee election statements to find out what they plan to do if elected.
Click here to read the Candidates Booklet
2025 General Election Voting Methods
There are several ways to vote in the General Election:
Vote Online
Opens September 15, 2025 at 9 am
Closes September 28, 2025 at 9 pm
squamishnation.simplyvoting.com
In-person Voting Day
Sunday, September 28, 2025
9 am – 9 pm
Totem Hall & Chief Joe Mathias Centre
Additional Information:
Are you experiencing issues with voting online? Contact Sharleen Pike at 604-616-9489 or sharleen_pike@squamish.net.
Are you planning to cast your vote at CJMC or Totem Hall on September 28? We’re happy to share that electronic kiosks will be available for in-person voting during the General Election. Each kiosk will be thoughtfully arranged with portable dividers for your privacy, along with a laptop to make the process smooth and convenient.
The advantage of using electronic kiosks includes:
– casting your vote is quick & easy
– fewer spoiled ballots, making every vote count
– quicker results, so we’ll know who’s elected sooner
Paper ballots will be available by request on September 28 at Totem Hall or CJMC. Staff will be available on-site to assist anyone who may need support with voting.
The official vote results for the 2025 General Election will be shared on the morning of September 29 online, and posted at Totem Hall and Chief Joe Mathias Centre. We will share the vote results on Facebook, Squamish Nation website, and the Squamish Nation app.
Mail-in Ballot
Request your mail-in ballot by phone or email by September 15, 2025. For mail in ballots, you can contact Sharleen Pike at 604-616-9489 or sharleen_pike@squamish.net
Mail-in ballots must be received at the Squamish Nation (PO Box 51537, West Vancouver BC V7T 2X9) or to Member Services (6-380 Welch St. West Vancouver, V7P 0A7) by September 26, 2025, 4:30 PM
Another option, you can drop it off at Chief Joe Mathias Centre or Totem Hall on Voting Day, September 28, 2025.
Your vote, participation and representation will shape how Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw grows in the coming years. Your vote contributes to determining our Councillors and Band Manager that represents our community.
Voters List
A Voters List will be posted at least 60 days before the general voting day at the Squamish Nation administrative office, Chief Joe Mathias Centre, and Totem Hall.
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If you have any questions, contact Member Services at membership@squamish.net or 604-982-7610.
Watch the Candidates Videos
Were you unable to attend the 2025 General Election All Candidates Meetings? You can watch the videos to hear directly from the candidates about their platform and who they are.
There were 32 candidates who chose to participate in the videos, and each person was given a few minutes to share their message.
Video 1 Candidates:
Band Manager
Tsunaxen, Willie Lewis (0:03)
Leanne (Bird) Lewis (1:10)
Councillors
Clarissa Antone (2:45)
Alroy (Bucky) Baker (4:48)
Kwakwee Baker (6:54)
Lenore Baker (Natrall) (8:56)
Liza Baker (11:03)
Yul Baker (13:02)
Jody Broomfield (13:34)
Bianca Cameron (Joseph) (15:44)
Jonah Trevon Chase Gonzales (17:25)
Faye Halls (17:47)
Matthew Houghton (20:00)
Shayla Jacobs (21:44)
Bertha Joseph (22:43)
Anthony Joseph (25:01)
William Joseph (27:04)
Sandy Lafontaine (Douglas) (27:50)
Video 2 Candidates:
Councillors
Victoria Michels (Baker) (0:03)
Stath’loat Amy Nahanee-Baker (2:07)
Paul Roy Natrall (3:58)
Sxwchalten Kevin Rivers (6:01)
Hart Schorneck (7:55)
Nick Seschillie (10:04)
Grant (Salish) Shaver (12:10)
Jenna Vocal (Schorneck Williams) (14:03)
Sywxwaliya Ann Whonnock (15:41)
Amanda Williams (17:45)
Jonny Williams (19:47)
Darren Baker (21:22)
Tony Johnston (22:19)
Crystal Starr Lewis (23:30)
All Candidates Meetings
Update: The Squamish Valley All Candidates Meeting date was changed due to a large cycling event on September 6, which will impact traffic from Vancouver to Whistler on the Sea to Sky Highway. The new Squamish Valley date is September 5.
You can visit candidate tables and ask questions of each candidate. This is your chance to hear what’s important to the candidates for Council, Band Manager, and Council Chairperson. Meals will be provided at the beginning of each meeting.
All Candidates Meetings will be held:
Friday, September 5, 2025
Totem Hall
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Chief Joe Mathias Centre
1 pm – 4 pm
Candidate Forms & Info
Important dates for potential candidates (General Election 2025):
June 4
– The Nomination Eligibility Form is available, and Members announce their intention to run.
– All Referendum changes to our Election and Referendum Law are confirmed by the Electoral Commission.
June 9
The full Candidates’ Nomination Package and Guide is available.
July 2
The Nomination Eligibility Form is due by 4:30 pm.
July 15
The Full Nomination Package is due by 4:30 pm.
July 30
– The list of confirmed candidates is announced by the Electoral Commission.
– Campaigning can begin.
September 28
General Election Day (voting day)
Click here to view the Guide to Candidates Nomination Package
This is an overview document of the process for becoming a candidate for Chairperson, Council or Band Manager.
Click here to view the Nomination Eligibility Form (EC-1 Form)
Completed forms are due Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:30 pm. The Nomination Eligibility Form can be submitted at the Member Services office or Totem Hall.
You must print this form. Please ensure that you print clearly and use a pen.
This form registers your intention to run in the General Election for Chairperson, Council or Band Manager.
Hardcopies of the form can be picked up at the Member Services office and Totem Hall.
Any Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Member 18+ can run for Chairperson, Council or Band Manager.
Members can start completing the Nomination Package to register your intention to run for Chairperson, Council or Band Manager. The Nomination Package shows your base of support, background, skills, and why you would like to represent our community.
Any Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Member 18+ can run for Chairperson, Council or Band Manager.
Deadlines:
Nomination Eligibility Form is due on July 2 at 4:30 pm.
Full Nomination Package is due on July 15 at 4:30 pm.
The Nomination Eligibility Form and Nomination Package can be submitted at the Member Services office or Totem Hall.
Click here to view & print the Nomination Package
Print the above forms. Hardcopies of the forms can be picked up at the Member Services office and Totem Hall.
For EC-5 and EC-6 Forms (Nominee Autobiography and Nominee Election Statement), you can choose to:
- handwrite it with pen (please make it legible) or
- type it in a Word document or another online program (include your full name and which form it should be filed with).
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