General Election - Respectful Conduct Reminder

FROM: Haisla Nation Elected Chief and Council
DATE: June 04, 2025
SUBJECT: General Election – Respectful Conduct Reminder

The Haisla Nation’s general election process is currently underway. We encourage all members to stay engaged and informed as we move through this important democratic process.

As with any election, there may be differing views and opinions on candidates and their platforms. However, as your elected Council, we want to remind everyone that we must uphold respect and integrity throughout the election period.

We do not support or condone any form of smear campaigns, personal attacks, or the spreading of misinformation. These types of behaviours can be harmful—not only to candidates—but to our entire membership. Certain rumours or statements, if unfounded or false, can cause significant damage to reputations and create unnecessary division among our people.
We ask all members to:

• Engage in respectful discussion and debate
• Verify information before sharing it
• Report any concerning behaviour to the appropriate authority (e.g., Electoral Officer)
• Support a fair and transparent process for all candidates

We are committed to continuing to build a community grounded in respect, unity, and accountability. We all share the responsibility of ensuring a safe, constructive, and inclusive election process.
If you have questions about the election process, or would like to report a suspected election offence, please contact One Feather, Electoral Officer, Brett Bilyk at brett@onefeather.ca or 1-855-923-3006.