Jodie Ashini elected Grand Chief of Innu Nation

Jodie Ashini was elected the new Grand Chief of the Innu Nation in an election held Aug. 16, 2026.

Tshan (John) Nui was elected deputy grand chief, while a new board of directors was also chosen.

The election marked a change in leadership for the Innu Nation, with Simon Pokue leaving the position of grand chief and Christopher Rich stepping down as deputy grand chief.