Vernon Watchmaker et al. v. Kehewin Cree Nation #466 et al.
Vernon Watchmaker et al.
Law Firm / Organization
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Kehewin Cree Nation #466, as represented by its chief and councillors and as represented by its Elders Advisory Committee
Law Firm / Organization
Bailey Wadden & Duffy LLP
Lawyer(s)

Evan C. Duffy

- Parties: The applicants were Vernon Watchmaker, Simon Watchmaker, Darlene Watchmaker, Ramona Collins, and Glenda Paul. The respondent was Kehewin Cree Nation #466, as represented by its chief and councillors and as represented by its Elders Advisory Committee.

- Subject Matter: This judicial review application sought to quash and/or to set aside a decision of Kehewin Cree Nation #466's Elders Advisory Committee to hold a referendum vote on proposed amendments to the Kehewin Cree Nation Election Act. The decision was allegedly made without following the Act's requirements governing its amendments. This case is ongoing.

- Date: The hearing was set on July 2, 2024.

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

- Amount: No financial award was specified.

Federal Court
T-1572-24
Aboriginal law
$ 0
24 June 2024