Group of Moose Cree First Nation councillors resign, triggering election

Moose Cree First Nation is facing an election ahead of scheduleas nine of 13 council members resigned Wednesday.

A letter signed by the nine councillors cited a lack of accountability and transparency anda lack of participation of council and membership in decision-making as factors in their decision to resign.

Gary Kapashesit, executive director of the Moose Cree First Nation, said in a written statement that according to the Moose Cree First Nation election regulations, the groupresignation leads to the dissolution of the MCFNchief and council and triggers anelection.

The Moose Cree administration will initiate the election process, and advise the community as it continues, the statement said.

Chief Faries could not be reached for comment.