Call for Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of the Haida Nation

The Council of the Haida Nation is accepting proposed amendments to the Constitution of the Haida Nation that will be brought forward to the Special Constitutional House of Assembly at Kwiiyaans Community Hall on August 26, 2025 (more details to follow).

All proposed amendments will be published and advertised two months prior to voting at the House of Assembly, as required by the Constitution.

Citizens can obtain a copy of the current Constitution of the Haida Nation at the CHN offices in G̱aw Tlagée Old Massett and HlG̱aagilda Skidegate, or on the Haida Nation website, haidanation.ca

For more information, or if you would like help with the wording of your proposed amendment, please contact the CHN Policy Program at 250.626.5252 or policy.pm@haidanation.com

Deadline for Submission:    June 23, 2025 – 4:30 PM

Ways to Submit: In person to the CHN Gaw Old Masset Office and the CHN HlGaagilda Skidegate Office; or by email to policy.pm@haidanation.com

HOW TO PROPOSE A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CHECKLIST

• Draft the proposed amendment on Constitutional Amendment Form
• Include the name and contact information of the amendment sponsor
• Ensure the proposed amendments are written exactly as you would like it to appear in the constitution if accepted
• Include the original wording and section numbers from the Constitution that you are proposing your amendments to replace or modify