05-13-2021, 07:41 PM
(05-13-2021, 06:58 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: Choosing your government is a right, choosing the government for someone else is a will.
Are you referring to the First Nations band councils and elected chiefs? If yes, each First Nation does have the ability to choose a traditional chief rather than electing one. Quoting Wikipedia:
Quote:The functioning of a band is controlled by the Indian Act, the legislation that defines the position of status Indians. The band government is controlled by a chief councillor and council. The number of councillors is determined by the number of band members, with a minimum of two in addition to the chief councillor. The Indian Act specifies procedures for the election of the chief councillor and council. Some bands make use of a policy provision (called 'custom election', which allows them to exempt themselves from these requirements in order to follow traditional procedures for the choice of leaders.
On the other hand, the province strictly controls the process of electing municipal and regional councils. I think this actually fits your description better.