Results are in: Doig River First Nation elects new Chief
Justin Davis previously served on Doig River First Nation’s council, and ran to replace outgoing Chief Trevor Makadahay in November 2025.

ROSE PRAIRIE, B.C. — A new Chief has been elected for the people of Doig River First Nation (DRFN).
DRFN band manager Shona Nelson shared Justin Davis has been elected to the top job. The election took place on Thursday, November 20th, with Energeticcity.ca on Friday afternoon.
Davis served in the prior council, alongside Brittany Robertson and Starr Acko, with Trevor Makadahay serving as Chief.
He had made his intentions for the top job known following Makadahay’s decision to not seek re-election.
Robertson and Acko were elected councillors for another term, joined by Korbin Davis.Â
Elections for DRFN Chief and council are consistent with codes outlined in the Indian Act, which mandates a period of two years.
The next DRFN election will be held in November 2027. Energeticcity.ca has reached out for full voting totals and will update this story if more information becomes available.
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