Community Consultation on CPL Amendments

We are seeking community feedback on proposed amendments to the Community Protection Law. These changes will impact how eviction and banishment appeals are handled. The date was rescheduled from March 18, 2025, to a date to be determined.

Key Changes to Sections 17(4) & 17(5):

• Faster Appeal Process: Banished persons may now file an appeal after 30 days, instead of waiting five years. The Peacekeepers Tribunal will review appeals in the order they are received and determine if the person can return and for how long.
• Stronger Victim Support: Victims and affected persons can now submit written statements to the Peacekeepers Tribunal to support or oppose an appeal.

The proposed laws will focus on restorative and reparative Justice. The Peacekeepers Tribunal may consider alternative justice solutions to help individuals reintegrate into the community when appropriate and heal victims of offences.

A community engagement meeting will be scheduled soon and a survey for the community. Stay updated on our Facebook page: Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation and website: ncncree.com. We encourage All our NCN community members to participate.

Tentative Amendments upon Community Consultation:

17(4) Any person banished from NCN and NCN Lands will be able to file an appeal with the Peacekeepers Tribunal after 30 days. The Peacekeepers Tribunal will review appeals in the order that they are received. The Peacekeepers Tribunal will determine whether or not banished persons can return to NCN and NCN Lands. The Peacekeepers Tribunal will also determine the length of future banishment orders based on the severity of the incident(s). Submission at hearing

17(5) The Peacekeepers Tribunal shall take into consideration any submissions made by or on behalf of the person who is the subject of an eviction or banishment order. Alternatively, any victim(s) or affected person(s) may make written submissions to the Peacekeepers Tribunal to support or oppose the appeal. The Peacekeepers Tribunal may look at Restorative & Reparative justice measures that are reasonable and supportive to NCN community members and their respective family(s)

Let’s make the best decision together!