Harvey Yesno, Alvin Fiddler, Les Louttit vie for NAN Grand Chief position

Nishnawbe Aski Nation has announced its list of candidates for its August election.

Three candidates are running for Grand Chief: Deputy grand chiefs Alvin Fiddler and Les Louttit are challenging current Grand Chief Harvey Yesno.

And 10 candidates will run to win one of the three deputy grand chief positions:

Anna Betty Achneepineskum, Darius Ferris, Dave Flood, Derek Fox, Goyce Kakegamic, Rex Knapaysweet, Mike Metatawabin, Walter Naveau, Theresa Spence and Terry Waboose.

Chiefs and proxies from NAN's 49 First Nations will vote for members of the executive council on Aug. 12 in Aroland First Nation at the 34th annual Keewaywin Conference.

Elections are held in accordance with the NAN Election Code, which states that a candidate must obtain 50 per cent plus one of the votes cast to be elected.

The official campaign period runs from July 14 to Aug. 12.

The election will be streamed live and available to view on the NAN election website.