Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government: Letter to Campbellton Regional Hospital

Press Release

February 24, 2016

Fisher River Cree Nation members interested in being a part of the voluntary Justice Committee are to submit a letter of interest and mail or drop of at the band office.

The Ochekwiwanasowewin Justice Committee will serve t o promote positive impacts on those who are in conflict with t he law, the person who has been harmed, their respective families and the community while maintaining the objectives of the Justice System.

Eligible Applicants must be:

• A member of FRCN
• 18-29 years of age
• Residing on FRCN
• Shall be voluntary
• Be of good character and respected by others in the community
• Applicants for membership will be required to undergo initial Child Abuse Registry Checks and Criminal Record Check. A criminal record does not automatically preclude membership.
• Adherent to the FRCN Drug By-law 2004-01, sec. 8.01

Duties of Committee Members:

• To attend regular meetings and/or special meetings as needed
• The oath of confidentiality binds each committee member not to disclose the identity or circumstances of a young person or their family, other than to committee member and members of the justice system.
• Committee members be law-abiding citizens and shall not affect the credibility of the committee through their behaviors.
• Any member accused of a violation of the Criminal Code, Child Abuse or The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, shall notify the committee of the charge.
• Other roles and responsibilities as assigned

Please submit your letter by March 23, 2016 stating a brief description of your background and interest why you will be the best candidate to:

Fisher River Cree Nation
Hillary Murdock, Community Justice Coordinator
RE: FRCN Justice Committee Members
PO Box 367, Koostatak, MB ROC 150