How to Vote in the By-Election
Everything you need to know about casting your ballot — online or by mail.
Choose Your Voting Method
Learn more about how to cast your ballot below. Please note that there will be no in-person polling stations or ballot boxes in communities for this by-election.
Vote Online
Cast your ballot securely through the OneFeather online voting platform between August 8 at 8:00 am PT and August 22 at 8:00 pm PT.
All registered Métis Nation British Columbia Citizens who appear on the electors list are eligible to vote online. Take a moment to ensure your contact information is up to date by logging into the Métis Hub or emailing MNBC’s Ministry of Citizenship.
Online voting will be open from between August 8 at 8:00 am PT and August 22 at 8:00 pm PT. When voting is open, eligible voters will receive a single-use voter PIN via email needed to access and cast their ballot online.
First time digital voters will need to create a OneFeather account using their personal email address. You can create your account as of July 10. If you have previously used OneFeather, sign in using your email address and password. Citizens will be asked to select their community (this is Métis Nation British Columbia, NOT your local Chartered Community) and enter their Citizenship card number. When voting is open, eligible voters will receive a single-use voter PIN via email needed to access and cast their ballot online.
Yes. One Feather uses robust security measures to protect the integrity of every voting event. The system prevents duplicate voting by tracking all voting methods in real-time. Learn more here.
Vote By Mail
All eligible Citizens on the master electors list will receive a mail-in ballot package to their home address.
Mail in ballots will be mailed no later than August 7, 2026 to eligible voters, for whom a current mailing address is known. It may take several days for these voting packages to reach voters – however, if you have not received yours, please contact the Chief Electoral Officer at support@onefeather.ca or 1-855-923-3006 by August 14, 2026.
Contact MNBC’s Ministry of Citizenship immediately to confirm your new mailing address. Citizenship will advise the Chief Electoral Officer.
Mail-in ballots must be received by the Chief Electoral Officer no later than 8:00 pm PT on August 22, 2026. Mail-in ballots received after this date and time will not be counted or recorded. Note that the post date is irrelevant (eg. you cannot post your ballot on August 21. It will not reach the Chief Electoral Officer in time and therefore, will not be counted).
Frequently Asked Questions
To update your mailing address, log in to the Métis Hub and navigate to your profile settings. From there, you can edit your current address, phone number, and email. It is essential that your contact information is up to date so that election materials reach you on time. If you are unable to access the Métis Hub, you may also contact MNBC Ministry of Citizenship to request an update by email or phone at 1-800-940-1150.
OneFeather is the independent third-party election service provider engaged by MNBC to administer the by-election. OneFeather ensures the election process is conducted fairly, transparently, and in accordance with MNBC’s Electoral Act. They are responsible for managing candidate nominations, distributing voting materials, operating the secure online voting platform, processing votes, and tallying results.
You will need to provide your MNBC Citizenship card number when creating your OneFeather online account. It is ok if your Citizenship card is currently expired – you can still vote in this by-election.
You are eligible to vote in the by-election if you are a registered Citizen of Métis Nation British Columbia and your name appears on the master electors list. The electors list will be provided to each Métis Chartered Community on July 14, 2026. You can also check if you are on the list by contacting the MNBC Ministry of Citizenship by email or phone at 1-800-940-1150. If you believe you should be on the electors list but are not, you should contact the Chief Electoral Officer before August 8, 2026.
To renew your MNBC Citizenship card, submit a renewal form through the Métis Hub or submit by email or mail to the MNBC Ministry of Citizenship. Find the renewal form and more information here. Processing times vary, so it is recommended to begin the renewal process well in advance. Important: An expired MNBC Citizenship card is still accepted as valid identification for the purposes of this by-election. Do not let an expired card prevent you from exercising your right to vote.
Yes. Officially confirmed candidates in the by-election are permitted voter lists for the office they are seeking election, including names, mailing addresses and phone numbers. If you do not wish to be contacted by a candidate, please advise them directly.
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The Northern Michif phrases you see on this website are from Language Keeper Laura Burnouf of Beauval, Saskatchewan. Maarsii to Laura for sharing her knowledge.