Percent of First Nations under Custom Election Code, 2023

Notes: The figures are as of December 31 of each year from data recorded in the Band Governance Management System (BGMS). First Nations can become exempt from sections 74 to 80 of the Indian Act by adopting their own Custom Election Code or opting into the First...

Female:Male Ratio – Chief and Council, 2023

Notes: The figures are as of December 31 of each year from data recorded in the Band Governance Management System (BGMS). Electoral Officers, selected and hired by First Nations, are responsible for completing a report with election results and submitting to INAC to...