Voters ready for Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan elections

Mtispeople from across the province are preparing to vote in a general election to be held Saturday.

So far, 1,775 people have cast their ballots in early voting and advance polls of the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan election.

The organization hasn't held an election since 2012.

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• Candidates announced for upcoming Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan election
• Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan election 'pivotal' for Mtis people, province

The Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan funding was halted by the federal government in November 2014. The organization failed to honour agreements that mandated there be at least two Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan legislative assemblies per year.

Polling locations have been set up in towns and cities all across the province.

For a full list of candidates and polling information, click here.