Indigenous Electors

There are 46 treaties and agreements that cover the territory now called Ontario. Elections Ontario recognizes that the lands upon which we work across the province are located within the traditional and treaty territory of many nations and communities. We offer this territorial acknowledgement as a way of honouring the deep connection that Indigenous peoples have with these lands.

We are thankful to work with and alongside First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities to ensure that voting is easy and accessible for all. Elections Ontario remains committed to developing positive working relationships with Indigenous peoples across Ontario.

Elections Ontario is based in Tkarón:to (Toronto) and is situated on the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and Petun First Nations, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit River. We respect the history, languages, ceremonies, and cultures of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples who call this territory home.

When an Ontario provincial general election is called, we provide our Indigenous Voters Guide to First Nations across Ontario. The guide is translated into Indigenous languages and includes information about voter registration, when, where and how to vote, working during the election, and Band Letter of Confirmation of Residence.

The Mark Your Ballot Guide is available in Indigenous languages at every voting location in Ontario with information about how to cast a ballot.

Use Voter Registration to check, update, add or remove your information from the voters list for provincial, municipal, district social services administration board and school board elections in Ontario, including adding or removing a property. Search using your home address postal code or select your First Nations reserve from the drop-down menu. 

With the exception of a name change request, you must upload one piece of ID showing both your name and home address to update, add or remove your information from the voters list. You can also use a Band Letter of Confirmation of Residence as ID.

If you are on the voters list, you will receive a voter information card (VIC) in the mail about when and where to vote when a provincial election is called. Bring your VIC and one piece of ID showing your name to receive a ballot when you go to vote. 

You can still vote if you do not receive a VIC. You must bring one piece of ID showing both your name and home address to register and receive a ballot. 

For any other inquires, please contact info@RegisterToVoteON.ca or call 1.866.242.3025.

If you are a member of a First Nation and do not have a piece of ID showing your name and home address, your band or reserve can issue you a Letter of Confirmation of Residence.

The letter must be printed on band letterhead, signed in pen, and witnessed by a band chief, a member of the band council, an administrator or a membership clerk. You can use this letter to register to vote or as ID when you go to vote.  

When an Ontario provincial general election, by-election or referendum has been called, Elections Ontario reaches out to First Nations to provide information about this program and instructions on how to issue the letter of confirmation. For more information about this program, please contact your band office.

When you go to vote you must bring one piece of ID showing both your name and home address. 

ID includes most documents issued by a First Nation or Métis Nation, the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, a government agency or a municipality in Ontario. Examples of accepted ID include:

• Letter of confirmation of residency from a First Nation band, reserve, or an Inuit local authority

• Band council documentation 

• Band membership card

• Firearms licence

• Métis card ​ 

• Ontario driver’s licence

Elections Ontario hires election officials to work at voting locations. All positions are paid and training is provided.  When an Ontario provincial election has been called, you can apply to work during the election using the online job application or by contacting the local election office.

To work as an election official, you must be:  

• At least 18 years of age (at least 16 years of age for the position of Information Assistant and Tabulator Deputy Returning Officer);  

• a Canadian citizen; and   

• a resident of Ontario.