Tribal Law:
Department information:
Location: Administration Building
Mailing Address: PO Box 219 Maskwacis AB T0C-1N0
Telephone: (780) 585-3741 (Ext:#239)
Fax:(780) 585-2550
Hours of Operation: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Tuesday - Thursday
Overview
The Tribal Law Officer works under the direction of the External Affairs Director to research and update ECN laws and amend where required, to work on the drafting of ECN laws as directed by Council, to implement ECN laws, and to engage respectfully with the Neyaskweyawinowahk and Council in carrying out these responsibilities.
Tribal Law Vision Statement:
Complete and enforced ECN laws in accordance with our Inherent and Treaty Rights
Tribal Law Mission Statement:
To maintain, protect and communicate the Ermineskin Cree Nation Constitution and Tribal Laws.”
Tribal Law Value Statements:
Honor – To honor our tribal jurisprudence with the best interest of our Nation citizens
Accountability – To hold the department to a professional level of excellence
Integrity – Ensuring our work is done with honesty and strong moral principles
Ethics – To adhere to our Neyhiyaw customs and traditions
Respect – To always remain respectful and ensure the dignity of all Nation Citizens
Dog Care and Control Program:
The Ermineskin Dog Care and Control Program (DCCP) was formed in 2017 with a mission to improve community safety and dog welfare in our Nation. The Ermineskin DCCP is one of the first programs of its kind in First Nation communities.
Ermineskin Cree Nation “Cows and Plows” Specific Claim
For more information on the Claim and the History/Data procured is available for Ermineskin Cree Nation Citizenship to review, study, and keep a general household record of Ermineskin affairs, Please Contact Josh Littlechild at 780-585-3741 or email josh@ermineskin.ca at the Ermineskin Cree Nation Administration Building during regular business hours, at your earliest convenience.
