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Tsuut’ina Legislative Procedures – Nisk’a Dispute Resolution Policies and Procedures
The purpose of this policy is to provide an unbiassed, orderly, transparent and accountable
process to resolve disagreements surrounding Nisk’a Assignment, which will apply to Tsuut’ina
citizens. This process recognizes the ultimate authority of Head Chief and Minor Chief in right of
the non-designated Nisk’a within Tsuut’ina.
The Process includes A dispute form and file that shall be completed and forwarded to the Land
Manager and the Lands Clerk shall, without delay, commence opening a file to initiate the Nisk’a
Dispute Resolution Process as a claim. The policy includes a list of the documents that the file
must include, if the file is not complete , it will not proceed forward.
Any disputes that include a Nation citizen who has passed away shall be delayed for one year.
Claimant and Respondent shall attend an information session on ‘Nisk’a 101’, and any field
monies or reviews will be held in trust until the dispute is resolved.
Once the file meets the criteria, then what happens? The File will be recommended to proceed to
Peacemaking and notification will be sent to Head Chief and Minor Chiefs. Third party mediation
option/ recommendations will be ratified by Head Chief Minor Chief.
Is there any reason why a claim would not proceed? Yes. Within this policy, there are several
reasons a claim would not proceed including but not limited to; the claim has already been
decided, in-house documentation nullifies claim, fraud, intimidation and threats of violence,
illegal activity, unexcused or continued non-attendance at agreed upon meetings and or not
complying to this Policy or the Accountability Code.
Other info regarding this policy:
This a DRAFT, meaning it is not a final version. Please review this and bring forward and
recommended changes to assist Lands Portfolio in creating the final version that includes citizen
input on this important process.
For more information, or to include your feedback, please email lpts@tsuutina.com