Important: You can now submit a Claim for the Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class. Learn more about how to complete a Claim.
Regional Liaisons work directly with First Nations and First Nation organizations, using their experience and knowledge of the region to provide support and guidance.
Liaisons help ensure communities stay informed about the Settlement and the Claims Process for each Class. They also keep up to date on the administration of the Settlement Agreement to provide accurate and timely information.
As part of their role, they attend regional meetings, offer briefings on the Settlement, share progress updates and answer questions from First Nations leaders.
Liaison names and regions
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Liaison: Craig Gideon
Alberta: To be determined (TBD)
British Columbia (north): Jeannie Parnel
British Columbia (south): Lysis Hwitsum
Manitoba: Tina McKay
Newfoundland and Nova Scotia: Tanya Francis
Ontario (north): Cory Meekis
Ontario (south): Holly Johnston
New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island: Darrah Beaver
Quebec and Labrador: Melanie Vincent
Saskatchewan: Heather Bear
Northwest Territories: Norman Yakeleya
Yukon: Alexis Anderson
[1] First Nations: Under the Removed Child Family Class, as defined in the Settlement Agreement, a First Nations individual is someone who:
- Is registered under the Indian Act
- Was entitled to be registered under section 6 of the Indian Act as it reads as of February 11, 2022
- Is a band member of a First Nation that controls its membership and was included on the band membership list before February 11, 2022