Referendums & Elections
Latest Updates
Sq’éwqel (Seabird Island) Election Code Preliminary Survey.
Eligibility and Governance Structure of Chief and Council.
Sq’éwqel (Seabird Island) is updating the Election Code and values your input! The current Election Code has been in place since 2016 and is due for a review to ensure that it reflects members’ values today.
This survey contains questions based on a section of the Election Code around the eligibility criteria and governance structure of Sq’éwqel’s Chief and Council. The results of this survey will not affect the upcoming 2026 Sq’éwqel Elections.
For any questions or more information, please contact Policy and Governance Structures at policy@seabirdisland.ca or 604-796-7051.
Your feedback is important to us, please take 10 minutes to fill out the survey. The survey will be open until November 15th, 2025.
Past Referendums
Lands Referendum | Leases | June 2, 2025
On June 2, 2025, Sq’éwqel (Seabird Island Band) will hold an important referendum. This is a significant opportunity for Band Members to have their say and vote on key decisions that affect our community’s future.
This information page provides essential details about the upcoming vote, so Band Members can feel confident and informed when casting their ballots.
In the weeks leading up to the referendum, additional information will be shared through community meetings, at the Band Office, on our website, and across our social media platforms. Stay connected and stay informed — your voice matters.
