Inaugural Convening of Judicial Tribunal

Apr 24, 2024

It is with great enthusiasm that we announce the successful inaugural convening of the Judicial Tribunal of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

On April 4, 2024, at the Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s head office members of the Tribunal participated in an onboarding session and a swearing-in ceremony, where they each took their Oath of Office. President Sandmaier attended the swearing-in ceremony as a witness.

“I want to thank my colleagues for taking on this important task in our new Otipemisiwak Métis Government. I look forward to working with each and every one of them to uphold our Laws and manage dispute resolutions in the best interest of the Citizens of Otipemisiwak Métis Government.” – Lionel Chartrand, Chairperson of the Judicial Tribunal

The Judicial Tribunal is an impartial body of the Judicial Branch of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government. Its members are expected to faithfully and impartially exercise their duties under the Constitution and Otipemisiwak Métis Government laws, and possess the authority to decide and prescribe the resolution of disputes in the areas of:

• Citizenship in the Métis Nation within Alberta;
• Election of leadership of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government;
• The interpretation and application of the Constitution;
• The validity, application, and interpretation of Otipemisiwak Métis Government Law, regulation, or policies;
• Actions, inactions, or decisions of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government or its institutions; and
• Contraventions of the Constitution or the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

The inaugural members of the Judicial Tribunal are:

• Lionel Chartrand – Chairperson
• Arlan Delisle – North Saskatchewan River Territory
• Shea Taylor – Peace River Territory
• John Phillips – Battle River Territory

Learn more by reading the Judicial Branch Act.

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