Officials — High turnout caused referendum delays for some Indigenous voters

Alberta First Nations criticize delays and lack of ballots in referendum

Some Indigenous leaders say the province failed to appreciate their communities’ interest in a vote that many saw as affecting their treaty rights

First Nations leaders praise high Alberta referendum turnout despite ballot box barriers

First Nations leaders believe record voter turnout in their communities helped deliver a decisive victory for treaty rights — and Canada — in Alberta's separation referendum this week, despite reports of some communities facing barriers at the ballot box.

First Nations shortchanged on ballots for Alberta referendum

At least two First Nations say they were short ballots for voters wanting to take part in the the Alberta referendum.

Officials — High turnout caused referendum delays for some Indigenous voters

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High turnout caused referendum delays for some Indigenous voters: officials

Elections Alberta says it delivered additional ballots to several Indigenous communities after unexpectedly high turnout caused voting delays during Monday’s referendum.

First Nations turnout higher than anticipated in referendum vote

Louis Bull Tribe and Samson Cree Nation voters had to wait to cast their ballot after the local polling station ran out of ballots.