Huu-ay-aht First Nations Tribunal Act
The Tribunal Act establishes the Huu-ay-aht Tribunal with members appointed by Executive Council, Ḥaw̓iiḥ Council, and the People’s Assembly. They are responsible for carrying out a number of duties.
For a description of the responsibilities this Tribunal, please click on this link: The Huu-ay-aht First Nations Tribunal
The Huu-ay-aht First Nations Tribunal Act is available at this link: https://huuayaht.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/tribunal-act.pdf .
It is essential that this Tribunal Act be reviewed before proceeding.
Contact the Tribunal
By email at: hfntribunal@gmail.com
Or by Mail: HFN Tribunal, 500-221 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, V7M 3J3
Tribunal Rules of Practice and Procedure
These rules are to be read along with the Tribunal Act, including those sections of the BC Administrative Tribunals Act and other relevant Huu-ay-aht legislation.
The complete Rules of Practice and Procedure can be found at the following link: Tribunal Rules of Practice and Procedure – June 1, 2017
If you are looking for a complete list of links for Tribunal Forms, please go to the following link on Huu-ay-aht’s website: https://huuayaht.org/tribunal/tribunal-forms/
Tribunal Independence
The administrative structure of the Tribunal has been updated recently to ensure greater independence and transparency for the Tribunal.
For an updated description of the Tribunal Independence, follow this link: Tribunal Independence – June 1, 2017
Applications
Current Applications:
#2019-01 – Decision on Application – Duane Nookemis
#2019-01 – Amended Notice of Hearing
#2019-01 – Notice of Application
#2019-01 – Response to Application
#2019-01 – Notice Hearing Adjournment
Forms – click here
Directives
Annual Reports:
Historical Applications
Applications 2015:
2015-08-10 Filing Applications to Tribunal
#2015-002 – Suspension
2015-10-07 Consent Order Application 2015-002 (01127580)
2015-08-26 Reply to Notice of Motion – Suspension
2015-08-18 Response – Suspension
2015-08-04 Notice of Application – Suspension
#2015-001 – Sheila Charles
2015-10-07 Consent Order 2015-001 (01127579)
2015-08-26 Reply to Notice of Motion – Sheila Charles
2015-08-18 Response – Sheila Charles
2015-08-04 Notice of Application – Sheila Charles
#2015-B – Challenge to Nomination Ginger
2018-09-26 Decision on Application 17-01 – Johnson Ginger
2015-05-29 Decision for Hearing May 27 2015 – Re: Johnson Ginger
2015-05-21 Notice of Hearing – Challenges to nominations on May 27
2015-05-16 Response of Johnson Ginger to Challenge to Nomination
2015-05-16 Challenge to Nomination of Johnson Ginger
#2015-A – Challenge to Nomination Nookemis
2015-05-29 Decision for Hearing May 27 2015 – Re: Duane Nookemis
2015-05-21 Direction Hearing of Challenge to Nookemis nomination
2015-05-19 Response of Duane Nookemis to Challenge of Nomination
2015-05-18 Challenging to Nomination of Duane Nookemis
Applications 2014:
#2014-001 thru #007 – Charles
Notes of Case Management Conference on May 23, 2014
Appointment of Acting Tribunal Registrar
RECOMMENDATION TO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL February 21, 2014
Response to Request for Clarification
Response to Request for Legal Counsel
Request for Legal Representation
Summary of Case Management Conference – January 28, 2014
2014-01-31 Executive Council Correspondence to Tribunal Chair
2014-01-30 Respondents Request for Clarification
#2014-007
2014-04-02 Further Amended Response to S. Charles Application 2014-007
2014-007 Amended Notice of Response
Application #2014-007 – Amended
Application #2014-007
#2014-006
2014-04-02 Amended Response to S. Charles Application 2014-006
Application #2014-006 – Amended
Application #2014-006
#2014-005
2014-04-02 Amended Response to S. Charles Application 2014-005
Application #2014-005 – Amended
Application #2014-005
#2014-004
2014-04-02 Amended Response to Application 2014-004
Application #2014-004 – Amended
Application #2014-004
#2014-003
2014-04-02 Amended Response to Application 2014-003
Application #2014-003 – Amended
Application #2014-003
#2014-002
Application #2014-002 – Amended
Application #2014-002
#2014-001
2014-04-02 Amended Response to Application 2014-001
2014-001 – Amended Application
Application #2014-001 Amended
Application #2014-001
Applications 2013:
#2013-002 thru #006 – Kruse
#2013-006
March 31 – Further Amended Response to 2013-006
#2013-005
March 31 – Further Amended Response to 2013-005
#2013-004
March 31 – Further Amended Response to 2013-004
#2013-003
March 31 – Further Amended Response to 2013-003
#2013-002
Applicant C. Kruse Response to submission of Costs 2013-002, 2013-005
Affidavit #1 of C. Kruse, sworn 08-July-2014
Respondents Submissions for Costs 2013-002,2013-005
DECISION FOR HEARING JUNE 10 – 12 2014 – FINAL
Notes of Case Management Conference on May 23, 2014
March 31 – Further Amended Response to 2013-002
Tribunal Application Amended 2013-002
RECOMMENDATION TO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL February 21, 2014
Responses to Requests for Clarification
Response to Request for Legal Counsel
Amended Notice of Response to Application #2013-002
Response – S. Kruse – February 14, 2014
Request for Legal Representation
Summary of Case Management Conference – January 28, 2014
Notice of Case Management Conference 1/28/14 – Revised January 24, 2014
Notice of Case Management Conference 1/28/14 – Revised January 23, 2014
Notice of Case Management Conference on January 28, 2014
Tribunal Application – #2013-002
Notice of Response to Application #2013-002 of S. Kruse
December 2, 2013 – Appointment of Acting Tribunal Registrar – Application #2013-002
#2013-001 – withdrawn
Applications 2012:
#2012-001
Tribunal Application – #2012-001
Tribunal Decision – Application #2012-001 – October 23, 2012
April 4, 2012 – Decision – Application to Intervene
March 20, 2012 – Notice of Case Management Conference (open to public)
March 21, 2012 – Tribunal Letter re: Application #2012-011
March 21, 2012 – Tribunal Directions From Case Management Conference
Notices:
November 1, 2017 – Notice – Application from Johnson Ginger
2014-07-24 LT Counsel re Tribunal Directive 2014-05 (00934370)
2014-07-22_DN to Tribunal re Directive 5
April 24, 2014 – DIRECTIVE 2014-03
March 28, 2014 – Appointment of Acting Tribunal Registrar
February 7, 2013 – Notice of Tribunal Hearings – March 18, 19 & 29, 2014
December 2, 2013 – Appointment of Acting Tribunal Registrar – Application #2013-002
November 29, 2013 – Appointment of Tribunal Registrar effective November 20, 2013
November 28, 2013 – 2013-11-27 DIRECTIVE #2013-1 (00791563)
May 10, 2011 – Filing of Appeals (replaced by Tribunal Directive 2011-1 below)
May 10, 2011 – Appointment of Tribunal Registrar
November 24, 2011 – Tribunal Directive 2011-1 Filing of Applications to Tribunal
November 28, 2011 – Tribunal Directive 2011-2 Tribunal Rules of Practice and Procedure
November 28, 2011 – Tribunal Directive 2011 – 3 Usual Time Periods for Tribunal Matters