Information for Aboriginal Voters

Elections Canada: Voters: Aboriginal Voters

Since 1990, Elections Canada has implemented several initiatives to make the federal electoral process more welcoming and accessible to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit electors. The Chief Electoral Officer consults and maintains regular contact with representatives of national and regional Aboriginal organizations. With the goal that Aboriginal electors equip themselves with information on exercising their right to vote, Elections Canada has developed the following tools. Research and Consultation Communications and Educational Products Operational Initiatives Links to National Aboriginal Organizations Other Links       Research and Consultation (concerning Aboriginal participation in Canadian federal elections) Compilation of Electoral Insight: Aboriginal and Youth Participation in Federal Elections (September 2005, PDF format) Speech by the Chief Electoral Officer: First Nations University of Canada, Saskatoon Campus – First Nations Participation in Federal Elections (April 1, 2005) Roundtable on Aboriginal Youth and the Federal Electoral Process – Carleton University (January 17, 2004) Research report: Aboriginal People and the Federal Electoral Process: Participation Trends and Elections Canada's Initiatives (January 2004) Special issue of Electoral Insight: Aboriginal Participation in Elections (November 2003) Presentation of the Chief Electoral Officer to the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Northern Development and Natural Resources (January 28, 2003) Communications and Educational Products Information for Aboriginal voters on the electoral process (available in 11 Aboriginal languages) Resources for teachers: Choosing Our Mascot (for ages 5 to 10 – features five animals from the Canadian North – available in Inuktitut) Operational Initiatives (during the 38th general election) Community Relations Officer Program Aboriginal Elder and Youth Program Links to National Aboriginal Organizations (in alphabetical order) Assembly of First Nations Congress of Aboriginal Peoples Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Métis National Council National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation National Association of Friendship Centres Native Women's Association of Canada Other Links Aboriginal Canada Portal