Four candidates are hoping to become the next leader of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs,  the organization that represents 63 First Nations across the province.

Former York Factory First Nation Chief Leroy Constant, Sapotaweyak Cree Nation band councillor Bava Dhillon, former Peguis First Nation chief Glenn Hudson and former Long Plain First Nation chief Kyra Wilson are competing in the upcoming byelection.

The leadership position will replace the former AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick, who died suddenly in September.

Chief Betsy Kennedy, a leader from War Lake First Nation, was appointed Acting Grand Chief later that month.

The deadline for nominations closed Saturday at 4 p.m. and a vote will take place on January 29th in Winnipeg during the assembly’s three-day convention.