Acho Dene Koe First Nation chief and council overstepped their powers when they extended their term of office last year. The Acho Dene Koe First Nation government offices are in Fort Liard, N.W.T., where most of its 550 or so members also live. The council of Acho Dene Koe First Nation did not have the power to extend its own term of office. "The council of Acho Dene Koe First Nation did not have the power to extend its own term of office." Acho Dene Koe members expect to have the opportunity to choose their leaders at fixed intervals," Grammond wrote.

Source: CBC News April 02, 2021 22:41 UTC