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Copenace returned as chief on Onigaming

Copenace returned as chief on Onigaming

Last Updated on August 21, 2025 12:17 pm

No change in the leadership of the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation.

Jeffry Copenace has been re-elected.

He beat out Candi Kelly by over 100 votes.

Copenace claimed 218 votes, compared to 114 for Kelly.

This is his third consecutive term as chief.

  • Tim Davidson has more than 30 years of experience in radio news. He is based in Kenora and covers stories in northwestern Ontario. Contact Tim at davidson.tim@radioabl.ca.

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