Marlen Horse et al. v. Thunderchild First Nation
Marlen Horse et al.
Thunderchild First Nation as represented by its Chief and Headmen
Law Firm / Organization
Maurice Law

- Parties: The applicants were Marlen Horse, Andrea Bear, Jonas Thunderchild, Derrick Horse, Michael Linklater, Wally Awasis, Taylor Linklater, Chris Moyah, Brandon Bear, Virgil Awasis, William Weekusk, Noreen Meetoos, Javen Jimmy, Drayton Angus, Gloria Badger, Yvette Mccallum, Donna Wapass, Kenneth Awasis, Shelley Angus, Andrea Semaganis, Henry Jimmy, Leif Horse, Geraldine Meetoos, Warren Meetoos, Melanie Paskemin, Mabel Angus, and the Band Members Alliance and Advocacy Association. The respondent was Thunderchild First Nation as represented by its Chief and Headmen.

- Subject Matter: This judicial review application sought an order under s. 10 of the First Nation Financial Transparency Act, 2013 requiring the respondent, through its Council, to carry out its duties under s. 7 of the Act within a court-specified period of time and directing the respondent’s continual and ongoing compliance with its s. 7 obligations. The applicants also sought an order under s. 11 of the Act requiring the respondent, through its Council, to carry out its duties under s. 8 of the Act within a court-specified period of time and directing the respondent’s continual and ongoing compliance with its s. 8 obligations. This case is ongoing.

- Date: The hearing was set on June 24, 2024.

- Venue: This was a federal case before the Federal Court.

- Amount: No financial award was specified.

Federal Court
T-1044-24
Aboriginal law
06 May 2024