Long-serving NWT Métis Nation president wins new term in office

Long-serving NWT Métis Nation president wins new term in office Ollie Williams Friday September 18, 2026 at 8:45pm MT Northwest Territory Métis Nation president Garry Bailey. Emily Blake/Cabin Radio Share Garry Bailey has been re-elected as president of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation, winning a sixth term in office. Bailey’s victory was announced by members of his family and confirmed by Wally Schumann, who also ran for president in this week’s election at the NWT Métis Nation’s annual general assembly in Fort Smith. Bailey has already served 14 years as president (three of his past five terms were for two years before term lengths were extended to four years in 2018). By the time his latest term expires, he will have occupied the office for nearly two decades. Paul Harrington returns as vice-president with Melissa Johns as secretary-treasurer. The NWT Métis Nation represents the Métis of the territory’s South Slave region. Advertisement. Advertisement. Aastha Sethi contributed reporting. Related Articles Bailey acclaimed to fourth term leading NWT Métis Nation December 6, 2018 Canada announces $34M for NWT Métis housing projects August 16, 2022 Northwest Territory Métis Nation signs agreement with Canada, NWT May 19, 2021 Top Stories Yellowknife mayor confirms he’ll step down, runs for council seat instead September 18, 2026 Tłı̨chǫ Government appoints new executive officer September 18, 2026 ‘It’s us.’ Tłı̨chǫ culture shapes new Edzo transitional facility September 18, 2026 What’s in Yellowknife’s proposed transportation plan? September 18, 2026 Yellowknife composer Carmen Braden’s Imaginal takes on a new form September 18, 2026 This article written by: Ollie Williams Ollie is Cabin Radio's editor and a co-founder of the station.