by Brian Hebert | Feb 7, 2015 | Elections
The First Nations Elections Act will become law shortly. When that happens, First Nations who currently follow the Indian Act election procedures will have the option of choosing the election procedures under the new First Nations Election Act. The Federal Government...
by Brian Hebert | Feb 6, 2015 | By-Laws
The good news is that First Nation by-laws no longer need approval from the Minister of Indian Affairs in order to become law. The not-so-bad news is that First Nation by-laws now need to be published. These changes took effect on December 16, 2014 when Bill C-428, An...
by Brian Hebert | Jan 23, 2015 | Self Government, Solving Disputes
Disputes happen. Even within Mi’kmaq communities. Traditionally disputes were handled internally through informal processes or healing circles. In a healing circle the victim, the wrongdoer and other community members came together to talk and resolve disputes....
