The 2017 British Columbia Provincial Election will be held on May 9th, 2017 to select the 41st Legislature for the province. Below you will find a list of confirmed Indigenous (First Nation, Metis or Inuit) candidates vying to be elected in their respective ridings.
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BC NDP Party
Anne Marie Sam
First Nation - Nak’azdli Whut’en (Dakelh or Carrier)
Candidate - Nechacko Lakes
BC NDP Candidate
Melanie Mark
First Nation - Nisga'a, Gitxsan, Cree and Anishinaabe
Incumbent MLA/Candidate - Vancouver-Mount Pleasant
BC NDP Candidate
Carol James
Metis
Incumbent MLA/Candidate - Victoria-Beacon Hill
BC NDP Candidate
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BC Liberal Party
Dallas Smith
First Nation - Tlowitsis First Nation
Candidate - North Island
BC Liberal Candidate
Ellis Ross
First Nation - Haisla
Candidate - Skeena
BC Liberal Candidate
Wanda Good
First Nation - Gitanyow First Nation (Gitksan)
Candidate - Stikine
BC Liberal Candidate
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BC Green Party
Adam Olsen
First Nation - Tsartlip First Nation (Saanich)
BC Green Candidate - Saanich North and the Islands
BC Green Candidate
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If you are aware of any other Indigenous (First Nation, Metis or Inuit candidates), please let us know through e-mail or twitter.
