HomeMy WebLinkAboutHunting, Fishing and Harvesting NoticeTSUU T’INA NATION
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
9911 Chiila Boulevard, Tsuu T’ina Nation, AB T2W 6H6
Phone: 403-281-4455 Fax: 403- 290-1322
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Summary:
Over the past few years there has been an increase in complaints of hunting, fishing and
harvesting of Non-Nation citizens on reserve lands.
Chief and Council has discussed the different options to address these complaints:
Non-Citizens have been overhunting and in some cases poaching has been reported on
Nation Lands;
The increase in the number of new homes throughout the Reserve has created safety
concerns;
There have been situations where non-Citizens have been caught hunting on Reserve
without a Nation Citizen present and stated they were given permission by a Nation
Citizen. Individual Nation Citizens cannot give this type of permission under the Trespass
Law, as only Chief and Council can invite non-Citizens onto Nation lands for this purpose;
Nation Lands have been set aside for the use and benefit of Nation Citizens, which is why
Chief and Council is taking the position that non-Citizens should not be able to access
Nation lands for hunting, fishing and harvesting;
Chief and Council acknowledges that there are non-Citizens who do hunt, fish and harvest
to support a Nation household. In those situations Chief and Council may be willing to
grant an exemption to its September 15, 2020 Motion, on a case-by-case basis. However,
any interested parties must meet with the Nation and be given written authorization by
the Nation, before using Nation lands to hunt, fish or harvest.
Resolutions:
Tosguna have been directed to issue charges under the Trespass Act and the Criminal
Code to all non-Citizens who are suspected of hunting, fishing and harvesting on Nation
Lands, without authorization from Chief and Council;
Appointments for exemptions must be made in writing through the office of the Nation’s
Chief Executive Officer;
An information session will take place on October 23, 2020 in Chief and Council Chambers,
and will also be livestreamed for those Nation Citizens who cannot attend in person due
to COVID19;
Any Nation Citizens who have feedback or concerns can direct their concerns to Tanis One
Spot – Executive Director, Lands.