Welcome to the First Nation Provincial Election Guide 2023. In the spirit of unity and active participation in the democratic process, we are delighted to provide you with comprehensive information and resources to empower you as you prepare to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming Provincial Election.
ELECTION DAY: OCTOBER 3, 2023
Advanced Voting: September 23 – 30
As members of First Nations communities, our voices matter, and our votes hold the power to shape the future of our provinces. This election presents an opportunity for us to engage with the candidates, understand the issues that matter most to our communities, and make informed choices that reflect our values, traditions, and aspirations.
In this guide, you will find a wealth of information designed to assist you in navigating the election process. We will delve into key aspects such as voter registration, understanding the candidates and their platforms, locating your polling station, and much more. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to make a meaningful impact through your vote.
Furthermore, we emphasize the importance of fostering a culture of civic engagement within our First Nations, encouraging open dialogue, and promoting active participation among community members. By coming together and participating in the electoral process, we can influence the decisions that will shape the future of our provinces for generations to come.
We invite you to explore the contents of this guide, ask questions, and share the information with your fellow community members. Let us stand united and take our rightful place in the democratic process as we prepare for the Provincial Election on October 3, 2023. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that the voices of First Nations are heard loud and clear in the halls of governance.
Thank you for visiting our First Nation Provincial Election Guide, and we look forward to your active participation in this important democratic event.
Who can vote?
You can vote if you are:
- a Canadian citizen;
- 18 years of age on or before election day (Oct 3);
- a resident of Manitoba for at least six months before election day.
Where do I go to vote?
On election day (from 8AM to 8PM), you can vote at any polling place in your electoral division.
If you are registered, you will receive an info card in the mail from Elections Manitoba telling you where you go to vote. If you misplaced your card, look up your local poll station here: https://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Voting/MyVotingInfo
During advanced poll dates, look up your polling stations here using the name of your region and electoral division: https://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Voting/AdvanceLocations .
To view the list of all First Nation poll stations, see below or click here.
| First Nation | Riding | Address/Location of Polling Station- MB Elections | Advanced Voting Date | Voting Date | |
| 1 | Barren Lands First Nation (Brochet) | Flin Flon | Brochet Community Council Building (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 2 | Berens River First Nation | Keewatinook | Berens River School (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 3 | Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation | Riding Mountain | Birdtail Sioux Presbyterian Church (Election Day) | No | Oct. 3 |
| 4 | Black River First Nation | Keewatinook | Black River First Nation Band Hall (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 5 | Bloodvein First Nation | Keewatinook | Bloodvein Old School Gym (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 6 | Brokenhead Ojibway Nation | Red River North | Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Bingo Palace, 2 Bear Road, Scanterbury (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 23-30 | Oct. 3 |
| 7 | Buffalo Point First Nation | La Verendrye | Buffalo Point Resort (Advanced) | Sept. 26 | No |
| 8 | Bunibonibee Cree Nation | Keewatinook | Bunibonibee Community Centre (Advanced/Election Day), George Colon Memorial Home (Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 9 | Canupawakpa Dakota Nation | Riding Mountain | HSE 4030 Canupawakpa Dakota Nation (Election Day) | No | Oct. 3 |
| 10 | Chemawawin Cree Nation | The Pas-Kameesak | Chemawawin School, 1A Cree Rd, Easterville (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 11 | Dakota Plains Wahpeton Nation | Portage La Prairie | Dakota Plains School (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 23-30 | Oct. 3 |
| 12 | Dakota Tipi First Nation | Portage La Prairie | Dakota Tipi Gaming Centre, 443 Gamblers Rd Dakota Tipi First Nation (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 13 | Dauphin River First Nation | The Pas-Kameesak | Dauphin River Community Hall, 3 Anama Bay, Dauphin River First Nation (Election Day) | No | Oct. 3 |
| 14 | Ebb And Flow First Nation | Dauphin | Ebb and Flow First Nation Community Complex, 517 Arena Road, Ebb and Flow (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 27 | Oct. 3 |
| 15 | Fisher River Cree Nation | The Pas-Kameesak | Fisher River Cree Nation Hall, Lot 78, Fisher River Cree Nation (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 16 | Fox Lake Cree Nation | Thompson | Fox Lake Band Office, 107 Fox Lake Dr. Fox Lake Cree Nation (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 27 | Oct. 3 |
| 17 | Gambler First Nation | Swan River | Binscarth Drop-in Centre, 47 Russell St. Binscarth (Election Day) | No | Oct. 3 |
| 18 | Garden Hill First Nation | Keewatinook | Garden Hill Recreation Centre, Garden Hill First Nation (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 23-30. | Oct. 3 |
| 19 | God’s Lake First Nation | Keewatinook | God’s Lake Narrows Youth Drop In Centre, God’s Lake (Advanced/Election Day) God’s Lake Narrows Elderly Persons Home (Election day) | Sept. 25 | Oct. 3 |
| 20 | Hollow Water First Nation | Keewatinook | Hollow Water First Nation Band Hall (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 21 | Keeseekoowenin Ojibway Nation | Riding Mountain | Elphinstone Memorial Hall, 220 Railway Street, Elphinstone (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 29 | Oct. 3 |
| 22 | Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation | The Pas-Kameesak | Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation Band Office (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 23 | Lake Manitoba Treaty 2 FN | Interlake-Gimli | Lake Manitoba First Nation Hall, Hwy 68,Lake Manitoba First Nation (Election Day) | No | Oct. 3 |
| 24 | Lake St. Martin First Nation | The Pas-Kameesak | Lake St. Martin First Nation Band Office (Election Day) | No | Oct. 3 |
| 25 | Little Grand Rapids First Nation | Keewatinook | Little Grand Rapids Recreation Hall (Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 26 | Little Saskatchewan First Nation | The Pas-Kameesak | Little Saskatchewan School, Little Saskatchewan First Nation (Election Day) | No | Oct. 3 |
| 27 | Long Plain First Nation | Portage La Prairie | Long Plain Rez Plex, 198 Yellowquill Trail W, Long Plain First Nation (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 28 | Manto Sipi Cree Nation (God’s River) | Keewatinook | Manto Sipi First Nation Old School Gym, God’s River (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 25 | Oct. 3 |
| 29 | Marcel Colomb First Nation | Flin Flon | Blg 1, Marcel Colomb First Nation (Black Sturgeon) (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 30 | Mathias Colomb Cree Nation | Flin Flon | Mathias Colomb Youth Centre, Pukatawagon (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 31 | Misipawistik Cree Nation | The Pas-Kameesak | Grand Rapids Community Complex, Lot 85, Grand Rapids Drive (Advanced/Election Day) Misipawistik Band Hall 59 Beardy Point Road, Grand Rapids (Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 32 | Mosakahiken Cree Nation | The Pas-Kameesak | Moose Lake Council Office, 302 Martin Road, Moose Lake (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 33 | Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation | Thompson | Norman Linklater Memorial Multiplex, 10 School Road, Nelson House (Advanced/Election Day), Nisichawayasihk Personal Care Home (Election Day) | Sept. 27 | Oct. 3 |
| 34 | Northlands Denesuline First Nation | Flin Flon | Northlands Denesuline First Nation Band Hall, Lac Brotchet (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 35 | Norway House Cree Nation | Flin Flon | Kinosao Sipi Multiplex (Advanced/Election Day) Norway House Community Council Building (Election Day) | Sept. 23-30 | Oct. 3 |
| 36 | O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation | Dauphin | Maurice Morrisseau Memorial Hall, 3207 Lake Shore Road, Crane River (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 27 | Oct. 3 |
| 37 | Opaskwayak Cree Nation | The Pas-Kameesak | Otineka Mall (Advanced) Kikiwak Inn (Election Day) | Sept. 23-30 | Oct. 3 |
| 38 | O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation | Flin Flon | Murdo Clee Hall, Wasagan Rd. South Indian Lake (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 39 | Pauingassi First Nation | Keewatinook | Pauingassi First Nation Band Hall (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 40 | Peguis First Nation | The Pas-Kameesak | Peguis First Nation PCI Building (Advance), Peguis Recreation Centre, Percy E. Moore Hospital, (Election Day) Ochekwi-Sipi First Nation Personal Care Home/ Peguis Senior Centre (Election Day) | Sept. 23-30 | Oct. 3 |
| 41 | Pimicikamak Cree Nation | Flin Flon | Cross Lake Community Council Hall, 40 Government Road, Cross Lake (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26,27,28 | Oct. 3 |
| 42 | Pinaymootang First Nation | The Pas-Kameesak | Pinaymootang First Nation Conference Centre (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 43 | Pine Creek First Nation | Swan River | Pine Creek First Nation Band Office, Hse 880 Pine Creek (Election Day) | No | Oct. 3 |
| 44 | Poplar River First Nation | Keewatinook | Popular River First Nation Band Hall (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 25 | Oct. 3 |
| 45 | Red Sucker Lake First Nation | Keewatinook | Red Sucker Lake First Nation Band Hall (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 25 | Oct. 3 |
| 46 | Rolling River First Nation | Riding Mountain | Rolling River First Nation Southquill Hall, NW 14-17-19 W, Rolling River First Nation (Election Day) | No | Oct. 3 |
| 47 | Roseau River Anishinabe FN | Borderland | Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation Band Office (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 48 | Sagkeeng First Nation | Keewatinook | 49184, HWY 11, Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation (Advanced), Sagkeeng Highschool, 1 Nikka Cres N. Shore Rd. (Election Day) Sagkeeng Multiplex, Lot 6, Hwy 11, Sagkeeng First Nation (Election Day) George M. Guimond Care Centre. 50229, Hwy 11, Fort Alexander (Election Day) | Sept. 23-30 | Oct. 3 |
| 49 | Sandy Bay First Nation | Agassiz | Sandy Bay Community Complex, 239 Main Road, Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 50 | Sapotaweyak Cree Nation | Swan River | Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Administrative Building (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 27 | Oct. 3 |
| 51 | Sayisi Dene First Nation | Flin Flon | Sayisi Dene First Nation Council Chambers, Tadoule Lake (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 52 | Shamattawa First Nation | Keewatinook | Shamattawa First Nation Band Office (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 25 | Oct. 3 |
| 53 | Skownan First Nation | Dauphin | Skownan Hall, 1050 Skownan Rd. Skownan First Nation (Election Day) | No | Oct. 3 |
| 54 | St. Theresa Point First Nation | Keewatinook | St. Theresa Point Youth Hall (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 26 | Oct. 3 |
| 55 | Swan Lake First Nation | Turtle Mountain | Swan Lake Friendship Centre, 9-4th St. N. Swan Lake (Election Day) | No | Oct. 3 |
| 56 | Tataskweyak Cree Nation | Thompson | Tataskweyak Community Hall (Advanced), Tataskweyak Elderly Persons Housing, (Election Day) Chief Sam Cook Mahmuwee School (Election Day) | Sept. 27 | Oct. 3 |
| 57 | Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve | Dauphin | Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Nation Band Hall, Hwy 5 TTN (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 27 | Oct. 3 |
| 58 | War Lake First Nation | Thompson | War Lake Band Office, War Lake First Nation (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 27 | Oct. 3 |
| 59 | Wasagamack First Nation | Keewatinook | Wasagamack Tv Station Building (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 25 | Oct. 3 |
| 60 | Waywayseecappo First Nation | Swan River | Waywayseecappo First Nation Bingo Hall (Election Day) | No | Oct. 3 |
| 61 | Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation | Swan River | Birch River | ||
| 62 | York Factory First Nation | Thompson | York Landing Arena, E 20 Evergreen Way, York Landing (Advanced/Election Day) | Sept. 27 | Oct. 3 |
What are the ID requirements?
Everyone must show ID to vote. Voters who are on the voters list but don’t have the required ID may have someone vouch for them.
If you DO have ID you can bring:
| Option 1: | Option 2: |
| One piece of government-issued photo ID. Examples include: – Driver’s license – Manitoba identification card – Passport – Treaty card | Two documents that include your name. Examples include: – Manitoba Health card – Social Insurance card – Utility bill – Credit card |
If you DONT have ID:
If you do not have any of the IDs listed above, you can use a NEW form that the AMC worked to develop in partnership with Elections Manitoba for the 2023 elections. This form can be used in place of an ID and must be signed by a Chief, Councillor, or Band Membership Clerk. To access this form, see below:
You can also have someone vouch for you, though this is limited to one person vouching for only one other person. Vouching is the practice of one registered voter affirming the identity of another registered voter who does not have an acceptable ID, but wishes to vote.
If your name is on the voters list but you do not have ID, you may have another voter with ID from your electoral division vouch for you. Vouching is acceptable only if your name is on the voters list.
The person vouching for you must sign an oath affirming your identity.
Vouching may be done on election day, but not during advance voting.
A voter may only vouch for one other voter.
How do I ensure I am registered at my current address?
If you are registered to vote at your current address, you will receive a voter’s information card in the mail prior to election day.
To check if you are registered, visit the link below. If you are not registered, or if you need to update your info, there i https://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Voting/Register_of_Voters
Or watch this video to learn how to register: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKrO2I-nLtw
No Permanent Address
You can vote if you do not have a permanent home. You can bring a letter to the voting place from a shelter or an agency saying they know who you are, along with one piece of ID.
NOTE: FOR FIRST NATIONS CITIZENS, YOU CAN BRING A LETTER SIGNED BY YOUR CHIEF OR YOUR BAND MEMBERSHIP CLERK.
I am unable to vote on October 3 – What are my alternative options?
Advance Poll
From September 23 – 30, you can vote at any advance poll in Manitoba during all eight days of advance voting. To look up your advance poll location and hours, visit https://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Voting/AdvanceLocations
Homebound Voting
If you are unable to go in person to a voting place due to a disability, you and your caregiver can apply to vote in your home.
To apply for homebound voting, download the application form (PDF, 138.7 KB), then submit your application and copies of the required ID to Elections Manitoba. Find out more about ID requirements.
Absentee Voting ( https://www.electionsmanitoba.ca/en/Voting/Absentee)
You can vote in a Manitoba election or by-election from anywhere in the world if you are eligible to be an absentee voter.
Eligible voters can vote by absentee ballot if they expect to be:
- outside Manitoba on advance voting days and on election day
- inside Manitoba but at a location significantly distant from any advance polling place and from their regular polling place on election day
Who can apply for Absentee Voting?
- Snowbirds
- Business and vacation travellers
- Students – special information for post-secondary students
- Canadian Armed Forces members
- Re-located workers
- Those in remote areas
How do I apply for Absentee Voting?
When an election is called, you can apply online or at your local election office.
Another option is to complete the application form (PDF, 370.3 KB) and return it with acceptable ID.