Cold Lake First Nations is providing official notice to Members of the upcoming Ratification Vote for the Cold Lake First Nations Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits Settlement Agreement and Trust Agreement.
The vote will determine whether Members approve the proposed Settlement Agreement and Trust Agreement and authorize Chief and Council to take the necessary steps to give effect to the agreements.
Official Voting Day
Monday, October 5, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Members may vote in person at either location:
Cold Lake First Nations Administration Building
Cold Lake First Nations
Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre
11834 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, Alberta
Electronic Voting
Electronic voting through OneFeather will be available from September 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. until October 5, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
To vote online, visit the Cold Lake First Nations voting page on OneFeather and select “Log in/Sign up” or “Vote Now.”
Members will need their 10-digit Registry/Status Number beginning with “464,” date of birth, and a personal email address.
Who Can Vote?
All Cold Lake First Nations Voters who are at least 18 years of age as of October 5, 2026 are eligible to vote.
Mail-In Ballots
Mail-in ballots are available by contacting the Ratification Officer. Members wishing to vote by mail are encouraged to request their package by September 21, 2026.
Completed mail-in ballot packages must be received by the Ratification Officer by the close of polls on October 5, 2026.
Settlement Documents & Information
All off-reserve Cold Lake First Nations Band Members will have their packages mailed directly to them.
All on-reserve Cold Lake First Nations Band Members can pick up paper copies or request electronic copies of the Settlement Agreement, Trust Agreement and Community Ratification Process from:
Daniel Mclaughlin
Cold Lake First Nations Administration Building
Phone: 780-573-5056 (during regular working hours)
Email:
Voting Assistance & Mail-In Ballots
Brett Bilyk – Ratification Officer, OneFeather
Phone: 1-855-923-3006
Email:
OneFeather Support can assist Members with electronic voting, registration and voting-related questions.
Cold Lake First Nations encourages all eligible Members to review the information and participate in this important decision for our Nation.
