Notice of Election

First Nations Council – Call for Student Nominations

Student Seat: One (1) student of First Nations descent

The First Nations Council’s focus is to develop policy recommendations based upon the educational issues and strategies of First Nations communities to increase student success rates in the Coast Mountain College region. First Nations Council policy recommendations will focus on student advocacy, program promotion, curriculum design, cultural issues and content, and program and education service evaluation. The Council will also assist Coast Mountain College in improving its relationships with First Nations communities. 

First Nations Council (FNC) Student Seat

  • One (1) student representative of First Nations descent

First Nations Council Term: October 2026 – August 2027

 

Election Schedule
Notice of ElectionSeptember 14, 2026 
Close of nominationsSeptember 25, 2026, 4:00 pm PTQualified nominees will be notified by the Registrar following the close of nominations and prior to the campaign period. If, at the close of the nomination period, there is only one candidate per seat available, the nominated candidate will be declared elected.
Campaign periodOctober 6, 2026 –13, 2026 
Election dayOctober 14, 2026, 9:00 am–4:00 pm PT

Polling will be held electronically through ElectionBuddy.

The first First Nations Council meeting following the election is to be determined.

*If, at the close of the nomination period, there is only one candidate per seat available, the nominated candidate will be declared elected.

 

Eligibility

  • A candidate must be a member of the Coast Mountain Students’ Union and must be enrolled and in good standing in a credited course or program of studies at Coast Mountain College at the time the call for nominations is made.
  • A student elected to the First Nations Council must be a self-identified Indigenous student in good standing during the period consistent with the appointment and declare that they have every reason to believe they will be able to fulfill the term of office.

For further eligibility requirements for student candidates and voting procedures, contact the Registrar at edco@coastmountaincollege.ca.

Privacy Statement

The personal information collected through the nomination form is under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA-BC).

Any information that you provide will be accessed by Coast Mountain College’s (CMTN) Education Council Secretary and Registrar when sent to edco@coastmountaincollege.ca and will be kept confidential within the scope of the election process or as required by law.

For questions or concerns related to privacy, please contact the Privacy Officer by emailing foi@coastmountaincollege.ca.

This information has been posted by the Registrar as the Electoral Officer. If you have questions, contact:

Emily Suderman | edco@coastmountaincollege.ca