{"id":891,"date":"2026-05-15T13:40:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T17:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naskapi.com\/?p=891"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:40:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T17:40:36","slug":"2026-annual-general-meeting-and-election-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naskapi.com\/en\/2026-annual-general-meeting-and-election-day\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Annual General Meeting and Election Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The Naskapi Development Corporation will hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, followed by Election Day on Wednesday, June 3. Both events take place at the Naskapi Community Center in Kawawachikamach, and all Naskapi Beneficiaries are invited to attend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The Annual General Meeting runs from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. It gives Members and beneficiaries the chance to hear directly from the Naskapi Development Corporation about its work over the past year, ask questions, and see how the Corporation is moving forward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>A milestone year for financial reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This year&rsquo;s meeting marks an important step. For the first time in many years, the Naskapi Development Corporation expects to present its annual financial statements within six months of its fiscal year end. That timing reflects real progress in financial management, reporting practices, and accountability to Members and the community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The financial statements will once again be presented in a consolidated format, prepared by the Corporation&rsquo;s new auditor, Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton. This gives Members and beneficiaries a clearer picture of how the Naskapi Development Corporation and its affiliated entities performed in 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What&rsquo;s on the agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The Annual General Meeting will cover:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Opening of the meeting<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Reading of the agenda<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Reading of the minutes from the September 10, 2025, Annual General Meeting<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Presentation and approval of the 2025 consolidated financial results and the auditor&rsquo;s report<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Appointment of the 2026 auditor<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Presentation of the 2025 Annual Report<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Nomination of four directors, as the terms of Andy-John Dominique, Edward Shecanapish, Nathan Uniam, and Nigel Einish come to an end<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Adjournment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The meeting will also be a chance to share the Corporation&rsquo;s continued work on governance, transparency, and long-term sustainability for the Naskapi Nation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Election Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The polls open the following day, Wednesday, June 3, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Naskapi Community Center. Four director seats are up for election.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Ballot counting takes place at the Naskapi Community Center right after the polls close, and all Members are welcome to attend and witness the count. Official results will be announced on Naskapi Northern Wind Radio and shared on the Naskapi Development Corporation&rsquo;s social media.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The official notice of convocation was signed on May 12, 2026, by Andy-John Dominique, President of the Board.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-893\" src=\"https:\/\/naskapi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/agm-june-2-2026-notice-of-convocation-final-v0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naskapi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/agm-june-2-2026-notice-of-convocation-final-v0.png 1700w, https:\/\/naskapi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/agm-june-2-2026-notice-of-convocation-final-v0-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/naskapi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/agm-june-2-2026-notice-of-convocation-final-v0-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/naskapi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/agm-june-2-2026-notice-of-convocation-final-v0-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/naskapi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/agm-june-2-2026-notice-of-convocation-final-v0-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/naskapi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/agm-june-2-2026-notice-of-convocation-final-v0-1583x2048.png 1583w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/>We look forward to welcoming Members and Naskapi Beneficiaries to both days. These gatherings are an important part of how the Naskapi Development Corporation stays connected and accountable to the community it serves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Naskapi Development Corporation will hold its 2026 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, followed by Election Day on Wednesday, June 3. 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