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1. PEAVINE METIS SETTLEMENT (Applicant) v. CLAUDE CUNNINGHAM (Respondent)/PEAVINE METIS SETTLEMENT (Applicant) v. TONI Y CARIFELLE (Respondent).

Subjects
ACTIONS & defenses (Law), PEAVINE Metis Settlement (Alta.), NATIVE American councils, FIRST Nations of Canada, ACTION & defense cases, FIRST Nations politics & government
Abstract

The case Peavine Metis Settlement v. Cunningham which was hear in the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench on September 30, 2010 is presented. The issue of two settlement members Claude Cunningham and Tony Carifelle being ineligible as nominees to the reservation's council because of their financial standing with the settlement is discussed. The Metis Settlements Act is mentioned.

Published
2010

2. JOHN M. LABOUCAN (Applicant) v. LITTLE RED RIVER CREE NATION #447 (Respondent).

Subjects
ACTIONS & defenses (Law), FIRST Nations politics & government, ACTION & defense cases, JUDICIAL review, ELECTION law
Abstract

The case Laboucan v. Little Red River Cree Nation (LRRCN) #477 which was heard in Canada's Federal Court on July 2, 2010 is presented. The applicant's request for a judicial review concerning the LRRCN's decision to remove him from the tribal council is discussed. The Little Red River Cree Nation Portfolio Officers and Governance Policy Guidelines and the LRRCN Custom Election Code 2003 are mentioned.

Published
2010

3. Seymour v. Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing.

Subjects
ACTIONS & defenses (Law), FIRST Nations politics & government, ELECTION law
Abstract

The article provides information about the federal court case in Canada which is indexed as Seymour v. Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing. Napoleon James Seymour is the applicant for a judicial review. Chief Wesley Big George, Councillor Robert Handorgan, and Electoral Officer Valerie Pizey are the respondents. Seymour alleges that the First Nation's Custom Election Code was violated when he was removed from the band or tribal council.

Published
2009

4. GEORGE PRINCE AND PAULETTE CAMPIOU (Applicants) v. SUCKER CREEK FIRST NATION #150A, JARET CARDINAL, RONALD WILLIER AND RUSSELL WILLIER (Respondents).

Subjects
FIRST Nations politics & government, LEGAL status of First Nations, ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

This article discusses the case of George Price and Paulette Campiou v. Sucker Creek Fist Nation #150A in the Federal Court of Canada. Price and Campiou contested their suspension as elected councillors with the Sucker Creek First nation Band Council on charges of conflict of interest. The application for judicial review was granted on the grounds that the Council did not properly notify Price and Campiou of the action pending against them or comply with election law.

Published
2009

5. Elders Council of Mitchikanibikok Inik v. Canada (Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development).

Subjects
ACTIONS & defenses (Law), ALGONQUINS (North American people), FIRST Nations politics & government, LEGAL status of First Nations
Abstract

The article discusses a court case wherein Algonquin Indians of Barriere Lake, British Columbia attempt to assert their tradition of leadership selection. The Indians accuse the Canadian Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development of interfering with their customs regarding the leadership process. Their customs are codified in the document Mitchikanibikok Anishinabe Onakinakewin.

Published
2008

6. A shooting star flames out.

Author

German, Amy

Subjects
INDICTMENTS, LEGISLATORS, FIRST Nations politics & government, ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

The article focuses on the criminal charges faced by native Canadian Senator Patrick Brazeau. Brazeau is said to be facing domestic and sexual assault charges and was ejected from the Conservative caucus in the Senate. On February 6, 2013, Brazeau responded to a report on his questionable income tax returns by accusing CTV reporter Robert Fife of being a racist. Kitigan Zini Chief Gilbert Whiteduck is said to be saddened by the events involving Brazeau.

Published
2013

7. Stay grants Fort McKay governance short reprieve.

Author

NARINE, SHARI

Subjects
FIRST Nations of Canada, ACTIONS & defenses (Law), REFERENDUM, FORT McKay Indian Reserve No. 174 (Alta.), FIRST Nations politics & government
Abstract

This article discusses the issuance of a stay in a case where the election of the Fort McCay First Nation's tribal council was overturned. The development of this case in a court case regarding the rejection of Stanley Laurent's nomination for election as chief in 2008. The place of this lawsuit in the context of Fort McKay tribal government since 2000 is also explored.

Published
2009

8. MNA pursuing legal actions against Alberta government.

Author

BRUNER, THOMAS J.

Subjects
METIS, FIRST Nations of Canada, GAME laws, TRIBAL government, LEGAL status of hunters, BREACH of contract, ACTIONS & defenses (Law), FIRST Nations politics & government
Abstract

The article reports that the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) along with other Métis leaders assembled at the Alberta Legislature for an announcement. The MNA announced that they are taking to court the province of Alberta in order to put pressure on issues related to Métis harvesting.

Published
2008

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