MHA Nation certifies election results, swears in Darwin David Williams as chairman

The Office of the Tribal Chairman for the MHA Nation announced that the results were certified Wednesday afternoon. Williams was sworn in afterward during a ceremony at the tribal council chambers.

“I’m humbled, I’ve listened to a lot of you, your concerns and what you want for this tribe,” he said. “Today, this is the people’s. I have a responsibility now to do what you said, to do what you feel is right. It is never too late for any tribe to do the right thing for their people.”

In an earlier statement ahead of the ceremony, Williams spoke directly to MHA Nation citizens, saying his platform is about change and moving the tribe forward.

“This office belongs to you,” he was quoted in the statement as saying. “You demonstrated that through a historic election that brought together thousands of voices from across the Nation. When we come together, physically and spiritually, we are strong.”

He also extended outreach to his opponents and groups that did not support his election.

“We respect our opponent and look forward to working with the members of the MHA Tribal

Business Council who represent the Four Bears, Mandaree, Twin Buttes, White Shield, New

Town, and Parshall Segments,” he said in the statement. “There is much work ahead, and I believe that through dialogue and cooperation, we will accomplish it together. I promise to listen to the People. That is my commitment I have made to you.”