Chief Yahey News Today

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - Incoming Blueberry River First Nation Chief, Judy Desjarlais, says a fraudulent letter a...

Under the Blueberry River Custom Code, the Chief will be removed from office if they lose the confidence of its band members. According to court documents, a petition pushing for Yahey’s removal received 217 signatures or around 60 per cent of band members. Yahey and De Guzma must also hold a regular council meeting to address current affairs within 30 days. Council must have two meetings a month; however, the last council meeting was held on April 20th, 2020. The court called the refusal to ...