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New chief of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory

A new chief has been elected by a small margin in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island.

This past Saturday, the community members elected Rachel Manitowabi as their new Ogimaa defeating incumbent chief Duke Peltier by just eight votes, 278 to 270.

She will oversee a band council of 12 councillors serving two-year terms with four incumbents and  eight newcomers elected.

The newly elected council for the 2022-2024 term are Francis Mandamin, Shane Cooper, Ralph Gonawabi, Lyle Peltier, Irvin Oshkabewisens, Phyllis Williams, Gilbert Pitawanakwat and Lorraine Fox. The four returning Councillors are Gladys Wakegijig, Joseph Wabegijig, Tim Ominika and Marcia Trudeau-Bomberry.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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