March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
UQAM is offering four reserved spots for indigenous students aged 21 and older, with the equivalent of two years of professional experience or indigenous social engagement. Check the admission requirements and selection process here.
Application deadline: March 1, 2024
For further information, contact bac.droit@uqam.ca, specifying “Admission based on indigenous experiences” in the subject line.
December 2023
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Currently, there is misinformation circulating regarding the territorial claims of our Nation. It’s true that an offer from the federal government was accepted by the Abenaki of Odanak Band Council last June. However, it’s important to recognize the complexity of a territorial claims process:
- Finalization and ratification of the agreement: Currently, the federal government is actively working to finalize the agreement resulting from the acceptance. This step is essential to ensure the strength and clarity of the agreed-upon terms. Once the agreement is finalized, a ratification process will be initiated.
- Citizens’ assembly: Subsequently, a citizens’ assembly will be organized with the main objective of providing detailed explanations about the nature of the territorial claim and providing a comprehensive update on the situation. This meeting will also serve to gather the opinions of community members.
- Consultation on fund usage: During this assembly, you will be consulted to determine how the funds resulting from the agreement should be used or invested. This approach aims to ensure that decisions reflect the aspirations and needs of our community.
- Communication of the assembly date: Rest assured that the date of the consultation assembly will be communicated to you as soon as the Abenaki of Odanak Band Council has all the necessary information to hold it.
November 2023
PLUSIEURS FORMATIONS POUR TOI ! (In French only)
Besoin de renseignements supplémentaires en lien avec le financement ? Contactez Eleanor Hoff, agente de la CSEF d’Odanak :
1-888-568-2810
ehoff@old-caodanak.asban.dev
2023 ELECTIONS | INSTRUCTIONS AND REMINDER FROM THE OFFICER
- On advance polling day on Saturday, November 18, 2023, and polling on November 25, 2023, all electors will be required to show ID.
Any elector who brings a sealed envelope(s) containing a mail-in ballot of one or more other electors shall sign a sworn certificate at the time of delivery of the said envelope(s) and shall enter on the certificate the name of each elector who authorized the delivery of their envelope by that elector. - An elector to whom a mail-in ballot has been mailed or otherwise provided by the returning officer before polling day may not vote in person on November 18 and 25, 2023, unless the elector delivers his or her mail-in ballot or if the mail-in ballot is lost, only if it completes a written statement.
- On November 18 and 25, 2023, voting will take place by secret ballot, silence is required.
- The recount will take place on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Me Guylaine Boisvert, electoral officer
T. : 819-380-4063 | F. : 819-606-0267
gboisvert@avocateboisvert.ca