From: Ann Louie [mailto:ann.lo...@williamslakeband.ca] Sent: 10 October 2013 09:58 To: Jody Woods; UBCIC Cc: dabb...@nntc.ca<mailto:dabb...@nntc.ca> Subject: RE: URGENT: Chiefs Call on First Nations and Like-minded Organizations to Meet or Beat Support
Williams Lake Band contributed $5000.00 to this very important case which has the potential to impact the overall specific claims process. We encourage all First Nations to Make a contribution no matter how small or large. This must be pursed vigorously by all First Nations who have or may have specific claims. There has only been one settlement under this process and this is another way for the Federal Government to weasel it’s way out. They put in this process under the false pretense that this would be the final binding decision once a ruling was made by the Judges, now they are finding another way to challenge what they themselves as the Government of the day put in place. From: Don Bain [mailto:d...@ubcic.bc.ca] Sent: October-10-13 9:00 AM To: UBCIC Cc: Jody Woods; dabb...@nntc.ca<mailto:dabb...@nntc.ca> Subject: URGENT: Chiefs Call on First Nations and Like-minded Organizations to Meet or Beat Support Importance: High URGENT: Chiefs Call on First Nations and Like-minded Organizations to Meet or Beat Support Despite its public promises that Specific Claims Tribunal decisions would be final and represent lasting resolution of specific claims, on March 21, 2013 Canada applied for an expansive judicial review of the Tribunal's second decision: Kitselas First Nation v. Canada, 2013 the outcome of which will profoundly impact all First Nations in British Columbia. Canada is seeking to diminish its responsibility as a fiduciary and, if successful in this Judicial Review, will greatly limit the scope and level of redress and compensation it owes to First Nations with specific claims. The Union of BC Indian Chiefs is leading a coalition to intervene and urgently needs the support of all BC First Nations. Chief Maureen Chapman, Skawahlook First Nation invites all other First Nations and like-minded organisations to meet or beat Skawahlook’s contribution of $1,000.00 to ensure that Canada does not walk away from its lawful obligations. “We are a small community with a membership less than 100 and are contributing to this important work. It is urgent we do so. Please join us in united efforts to elevate the Specific Claims in BC and demand accountability from the Governments of BC and Canada.” Chief Lilliane Squinas from the Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation also calls on BC First Nations to meet or beat their contribution of $500.00. “This is work that we supported in our UBCIC Resolutions<http://www.ubcic.bc.ca/files/Resolutions_KitselasJR.pdf>. I think it is crucial we put that support into action.” To make a donation of any amount, please send a cheque addressed to Mandell Pinder LLP In Trust with the memo note “Kitselas” to: Mandell Pinder LLP 422 - 1080 Mainland Street Vancouver, BC V6B 2T4 OR Union of BC Indian Chiefs 500-342 Water Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6 Or, contact Jody Woods, UBCIC Research Director to make alternate arrangements For more information, please contact: Jody Woods, Research Director, UBCIC, 1-800-793-9701, jwo...@ubcic.ca<mailto:jwo...@ubcic.ca> or Debbie Abbott, NNTC, 1-866-455-2711, dabb...@nntc.ca<mailto:dabb...@nntc.ca>
