Former Chief Chris Plain challenges incumbent Janelle Nahmabin in Aamjiwnaang Election

A race has been declared for the chief's position at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.Incumbent Janelle Nahmabin is being challenged in the October election by former Chief Chris Plain, who resigned from the role in 2024 after being elected the deputy grand council chief of Anishinabek Nation.Nahmabin was named acting chair of Aamjiwnaang band council shortly afterward, and was acclaimed to the chief position for the 2024-2026 term that September.Meanwhile, 18 band members are seeking one of nine counci