
OKIB Cannabis Referendum Advance Voting Day
Voting
Advance Voting Referendum Day
| Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 | Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 |
| 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Head of the Lake Hall | Head of the Lake Hall |
| 118 Head of the Lake Road | 118 Head of the Lake Road |
Voting is also available by mail. Mail-in ballots must be received by the Electoral Officer no later than 8:00 p.m. on November 17, 2026 to be counted. OKIB Voting Information Notice
Eligible voters must be registered OKIB Members and at least 18 years old at the time of the referendum.
Information for Members
An information package will be provided to Members ahead of the referendum. It will include information intended to help Members understand the questions and make their own decision.
Members are encouraged to review the information, attend the community meetings and ask questions before casting their ballot.
For more information about the referendum, voting and community information sessions, visit: Community Notice: Cannabis Referendum and Community Information Meetings – Okanagan Indian Band
Questions about the cannabis referendum, the referendum questions or the information being provided to Members can be directed to:
Cannabisreferendum@okanagan.org
Questions about voting, mail-in ballots or the Voters List can be directed to:
Electoral Officer: Ron Laufer
Deputy Electoral Officer: Carmen Buchmann
Email: ronlauferelections@gmail.com
Phone: 1-833-443-VOTE (8683)
