Louttit back in as grand chief

Stan Louttit has been acclaimed as grand chief of the Mushkegowuk Council for the next four years.
“It gives me great honour to continue serving the people and their leadership,” Louttit said.
He was previously elected as grand chief in 2004 and 2007.
“There are many challenges before us,” he said. “We have made progress in the past few years and together with the chiefs, would like to build on the progress made while taking up new challenges as directed by the leadership and members.”
Louttit was the only candidate for grand chief when nominations closed July 29, so he was acclaimed according to the Mushkegowuk Election Code.
Louttit took office Aug. 3 and will be officially sworn in during the Mamohitowin (AGA) of the Omushkego at Moose Cree First Nation during the week of Sept. 19.
The citizens of the seven Mushkegowuk communities, Kashechewan, Fort Albany, Chapleau Cree, Missanabie Cree, Moose Cree, Taykwa Tagamou and Attawapiskat, vote for the office of grand chief and deputy grand chief every four years.
The deputy grand chief election will be held Aug. 30.