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28614

Valerie Jennifer, et al. v. Joseph Apsassin, Chief of the Blueberry River Indian Band and Jerry Attachie, Chief of the Doig Indian River Band, on behalf of themselves and all other members of the Doig River Indian Band, et al.

(Federal) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

Judgments on applications for leave to appeal are rendered by the Court, but are not necessarily unanimous.

List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
2001-12-24 Close file on Leave
2001-12-21 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties
2001-11-30 Copy of formal judgment on leave being prepared
2001-10-05 Notice of deposit of judgment issued to all parties
2001-10-04 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal
Dismissed, no order as to costs
2001-08-20 Correspondence received from, (Letter Form), P.S. Rosenberg dated Aug. 20/01 (by fax) re: in response to T.R. Berger, Q.C.'s letter dated Aug. 15/01 concerning the objective summary (original rec'd Aug. 23/01) (sent to panel Aug. 31/01) Bradley Wayne Courtoreille on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his daughter Anna Marie Kimberlee Courtoreille
2001-08-16 Correspondence received from, T.R. Berger, Q.C. dated Aug. 15/01 (by fax) re: objective summary (original rec'd Aug. 21/01) (sent to panel Aug. 31/01) Joseph Apsassin, Chief of the Blueberry River Indian Band and Jerry Attachie, Chief of the Doig Indian River Band, on behalf of themselves and all other members of the Doig River Indian Band
2001-08-07 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, (changes from CJ, I, Ba), CJ Ma Ba
2001-06-28 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal, (Third Application)
2001-06-28 Letter acknowledging receipt of an incomplete application for leave to appeal, (First Application)
2001-06-28 Letter acknowledging receipt of a complete application for leave to appeal, (Second Application)
2001-06-22 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Third Application), Completed on: 2001-06-22 Bella Kucinsky on her own behalf and on behalf of those claiming to be present decendants of the Beaver Band of Indians, Albert Achla, Cecil Achla, Coleen Ellen Achla, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children
2001-06-20 Applicant's reply to respondent's argument, (Second Application), Completed on: 2001-06-20 Bradley Wayne Courtoreille on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his daughter Anna Marie Kimberlee Courtoreille
2001-06-15 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Joint response to the three leave applications), Completed on: 2001-06-15 Joseph Apsassin, Chief of the Blueberry River Indian Band and Jerry Attachie, Chief of the Doig Indian River Band, on behalf of themselves and all other members of the Doig River Indian Band
2001-06-15 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Second Application), Completed on: 2001-06-15 AND Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the Director of the Veterans Land Act
2001-06-15 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (Third Application), Completed on: 2001-06-15 AND Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the Director of the Veterans Land Act
2001-06-15 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, (First Application), Completed on: 2001-06-15 AND Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the Director of the Veterans Land Act
2001-06-07 Correspondence received from, R.A. Easton dated June 5/01 re: enclosing changes to the style of cause, revised argument and consents from the respondents (Third Application) Bella Kucinsky on her own behalf and on behalf of those claiming to be present decendants of the Beaver Band of Indians, Albert Achla, Cecil Achla, Coleen Ellen Achla, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children
2001-05-18 Application for leave to appeal, (Third Application), Completed on: 2001-05-18 Bella Kucinsky on her own behalf and on behalf of those claiming to be present decendants of the Beaver Band of Indians, Albert Achla, Cecil Achla, Coleen Ellen Achla, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children
2001-05-18 Application for leave to appeal, (Second Application), Completed on: 2001-05-18 Bradley Wayne Courtoreille on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his daughter Anna Marie Kimberlee Courtoreille
2001-05-18 Application for leave to appeal, (First Application)(Proof of delivery requested June 28/01), Completed on: 2001-06-28 Valerie Jennifer

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Valerie Jennifer Applicant Active
April Joan Askoty, Keith Chipesia, Carol Dawn Monkman, Rita Rosie Glover, Sandra Rose Glover, Wayne Herbert Glover, Julie Joan Courtoreille on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her infant children, Clayton Joseph Courtoreille Applicant Active
Janneke Ashley Courtoreille and Dakota Ray Courtoreille, Tammy Lin Courtoreille on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her daughter, Natika Lin Piehl, Evelyn Caroline Bilotta, Bonnie Leigh Belcourt, April Calliou, Betty Sue Irene Calliou Applicant Active
Brenda Lorraine Calliou, Candice Kathleen Calliou, Carl Robert Calliou, Christopher John Calliou, Constance Frances Calliou, Dwayne Calliou, Gwen Calliou, Loretta Ann Calliou, Maria Isabel Calliou, Michelle Ann Calliou, Mona Lisa Calliou Applicant Active
Norah Marguerite Calliou, Pamela Joan Calliou, Priscilla Calliou, Sidney Joseph Calliou, Tania Mildred Calliou, Caroline Campbell, Dezmar Campbell, Gerri Maralyn Campbell, Glenda Sharon Campbell, Lyle Edward Campbell, Frances Rose Cross, Mary Cryingman Applicant Active
Allison Marjorie Gauthier, Claire Dean Gauthier, Clifford Curtis Gauthier, Crystal Lillian Gauthier, Derald Patrick Gauthier, Dorothy Beatrice Gauthier, Eldon Albert Gauthier, Geraldine Ann Gauthier, Jessica Claire Gauthier, Kimberly Sandra Gauthier Applicant Active
Lillian Maggy Gauthier, Lynn Mavis Gauthier, Myron Frederick Gauthier, Norma Mary Gauthier, Oliver Patrick Gauthier, Rhonda Lea Gauthier, Stella Ivy Gauthier, Alfred Ernest Gladue, Charlene Gladue, Charlotte Ann Gladue, Jean Isabel Gladue, Kevin Gladue Applicant Active
Norah Marguerite Gladue, Riel Francis Gladue, Shane Beau Gladue, Wendy Noreen Gladue, Beverly Ann Greenwood, Albert Hamelin, Trevor Hoffman, Bert Lawrence Horseman, Jacqueline Hunter, Brandy Elaine Lenko, Blaine Edward Letendre, Donna Mae Letendre Applicant Active
Earl Letendre, Kathleen Rachel Letendre, Shirley Rose Letendre, Tina Marie Letendre, Winona Darlene Letendre, Bernadine Elvira Ramstead, Laverne Shade, Corrine Sharon Shearer, Cindy Skwarchuk, Annie Elizabeth Supernault, Stella Supernault Applicant Active
Tamara Supernault, Lisa Marie Taylor, Nicole Lynn Taylor, Patrick Derald Taylor, Jennifer Rachel Wynn and Lana Zatelny Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Joseph Apsassin, Chief of the Blueberry River Indian Band and Jerry Attachie, Chief of the Doig Indian River Band, on behalf of themselves and all other members of the Doig River Indian Band Respondent Active
and the Blueberry River Indian Band Respondent Active
AND Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the Director of the Veterans Land Act Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (1) - Appellants
Name Role Status
Bradley Wayne Courtoreille on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his daughter Anna Marie Kimberlee Courtoreille Applicant Active
Daniel George Green on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his infant children Daniel Frances Wells-Green, Alexander Peter Wells-Green, and Katia Rose Wells-Green Applicant Active
Allan Blayne Green and Korey Allan Green as guardians ad litem on behalf of their child, Brett Aaron Green, Walter Francis Green, Rose Ann Lessing, her children, Brett William Green, Erika Joanne Derose and Bryan Paul Lessing Applicant Active
Rose Ann Lessing as guardian ad litem on behalf of her grandchildren, Trent Robert Green, Terrence Leonard Green, Amanda Louise Green and Jordan Ziffra, Catherine Derose, Theresa Rosanna (Green) De La Ronde, her children, Valerie Theresa De La Ronde Applicant Active
Charles Lance De La Ronde, Deborah Elise De La Ronde, Sharon Lori (De La Ronde) McLeod, Kevin John De La Ronde and Eldon Henry De La Ronde, Theresa Rosanna (Green) De La Ronde as guardian ad litem on behalf of her grandchildren, Cherina Dawn Cooke Applicant Active
Gavin John De La Ronde, Rochelle Elise Dinah De La Ronde, Landon Charles Avramavic, Cole Jacob Avramavic, Jeremy John McLeod, and Tyler Mason MacLeod, Thomas Cecil Green, his children, Colin Brady Green, Cheryl Lea (Green) Frank Applicant Active
Tracy Alison (Green) Lefferson, and Thomas Cecil Green as guardian ad litem on behalf of his grandchildren, Emily Rachel Green, Travis Dean Frank, Troy Curtis Frank and Haley Rose Lefferson Applicant Active
Robert John Green on behalf of his children, James Walter Green and Jodi Lorraine (Green) Hingley, and Robert John Green as guardian ad litem on behalf of his grandchildren, Jesse Robert Green, Skylar Lee Green, Jeremy Joseph Hingley and Applicant Active
Paige Elaine Hingley, William Darryl Green, and on behalf of his children, Joseph Shane Green and Jacquelyn Marie Green; Bradley Charles Green, Andrea Dawn Belcourt, Barb Vickie Belcourt, Curtis Tyrel Belcourt, Reign Alice Dawn Belcourt Applicant Active
Shannon Margaret Kathleen Belcourt, Cecile Martha Letendre, Cristina Rae Letendre, Clark Edward Letendre, Clayton Dennis Letendre, Clifton Ashley Letendre, Clinton Wayne Letendre, Colin George Letendre, Corey Isadore Letendre, Jalenna Brianne Letendre Applicant Active
Jana Cecile Letendre, Janelle Katelyn Paige Letendre, Laura Annie Letendre, Mallory Lane Letendre, Mason Anthony Ronald Letendre, Sheila Lou Letendre, Sherry Ann Wanda Letendre, Vyrel Glenda Noland, Alvina Joanna Supernant Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (1) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Joseph Apsassin, Chief of the Blueberry River Indian Band and Jerry Attachie, Chief of the Doig Indian River Band, on behalf of themselves and all other members of the Doig River Indian Band Respondent Active
and the Blueberry River Indian Band Respondent Active
AND Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the Director of the Veterans Land Act Respondent Active

And Between

Sub parties (2) - Appellants
Name Role Status
Bella Kucinsky on her own behalf and on behalf of those claiming to be present decendants of the Beaver Band of Indians, Albert Achla, Cecil Achla, Coleen Ellen Achla, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children Applicant Active
Shania Margaret Davis, Annette Davis, and Tamara Ellen Ann Davis, David Achla, Edward Achla, Eunice Achla Applicant Active
Fredrick Raymond Achla, on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his child, Michelle Debra Jean Achla, John Achla, Norman Wesley Achla, Allan Rufus Apsassin Applicant Active
Junior Clifford Jimmy Darrell Apsassin, on his own behalf as guardian ad litem on behalf of his children, Dakota Rae Apsassin and Taelor Rebecca Apsassin, Keith Stewart Apsassin, on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his children Applicant Active
Ethan Cam Apsassin and Tanner Eli Phillip Apsassin, Janice Joan Askoty, as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Ross Johnnie Rider Askoty, Clayton Jack Askoty, Bruce Murray Attachie, Stewart Cameron, as guardian ad litem on behalf of the infants Applicant Active
Ashley Victoria Maas and Taylar Alexis Mayo, Darlene Marena Chipesia, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Stella Chipesia, Wade Chipesia, Ashley Chipesia, Lana Chipesia and Jann Chipesia, Jerry Chipesia Applicant Active
Joseph James Chipesia, Judy Lynn Chipesia, Kathryn Chipesia, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Barrington Chipesia, Loretti Chipesia, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Jamie Dawn Tsakoza Applicant Active
Rodney Leroy Chipesia, Leon Jorge Chipesia, Tanya Shavon Chipesia and Kerry Lindy Chipesia, Patricia Chipesia, Lorna Samantha Cochrane, Anne Lenore Davis, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Raven Dawn Davis and Applicant Active
Ryan Scott Lussier, Dinah Helen Davis, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Conrad Clayton Davis, Chance Little Feather Davis, Cole Daniel Murray Davis and Alexander Junior Clifford Davis Applicant Active
Annie Field, Darlene Field, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Diane Wendy Field, Belinda Dixie Roberta Field and Dustin Bernard George Joseph Courtoreille, Frances Field as guardian ad litem on behalf of her Applicant Active
children Applicant Active
Florence Field, Ralph Achla and Shane Achla, Jason Field, Marilyn Fox, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Ashley Jamie Fox, Raymond Fox, Rita Fox, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children Applicant Active
Brent Clayton James Fox and Trenton Kelsey Amos Fox, Debbie Lori Hansen, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Laura Michelle Hansen and Allan Lee Hansen, Lee Hunter Applicant Active
Edna Jean Johnson, on her own bahalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Blain Alexander Yahey, Grant Byron Kyle Johnson and Kendall Dion Johnson Applicant Active
Bella Kucinsky, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Christopher Richard Wolter, Cynthia Wanda Wolter and, Daniel John Kucinsky Applicant Active
Aaron Dennis Metecheah, Alice Metecheah, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Amanda Lynn Metecheah, Bernard Metecheah on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his children, Jennifer Field Applicant Active
Kirby Leslie Field, William Daniel Field, and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his granddaughter, Selena Field, Charlene Amy Metecheah, Dalphus Jason Metecheah, Elvis Darin Metecheah, Jeffrey Jake Metecheah, Katie Metecheah Applicant Active
on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Shantel Sally Metecheah, Travis Alex Metecheah and Jeremy Rene Metecheah, Maizie Mary Metecheah, Joyce Morin, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children Applicant Active
Gavin Andrew James Morin, Jonathon Kirk Achla Morin, Micheala Joy Marie Morin and Sabrina Jane Morin, Edna Mary St. Pierre, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Tayte Wesley St. Pierre, Karen Julie St. Pierre Applicant Active
Beverly Maureen Stager, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Teesha Marie Stager and Nicole Ann Stager, Anice Ann Wokely, Jasper Wokely, Joseph Francis Wokely, Lois Wokely, Lori Ann Wokely, on her own behalf Applicant Active
and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Michael James Pouce Coupe, Luanna Wokely, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Alvina Davis and Irvin Wokely, Melvin Wokely, Norma Ruby Wokely, Richard Oscar Wokely Applicant Active
Sherry Wokely, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Newitin Barnard Apsassin-Wokely, Stephanie Merle Wokely, Frederick Wolf, Mary Wolf, Evelyn Wolter, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child Applicant Active
Jordyn Chelsea Pauline Wolter, Adam Carrier, Deanna Carrier, Nathan Carrier, Allen Green, The Estate of Emil Charles Green, Donna MacDonald, Lindsay MacDonald, Colleen MacTavish, Lisa MacTavish, Meagan MacTavish, Joyce Price and Don Paul Applicant Active

v.

Sub parties (2) - Respondents
Name Role Status
Joseph Apsassin, Chief of the Blueberry River Indian Band and Jerry Attachie, Chief of the Doig Indian River Band, on behalf of themselves and all other members of the Doig River Indian Band Respondent Active
and the Blueberry River Indian Band Respondent Active
AND Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the Director of the Veterans Land Act Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Valerie Jennifer

Counsel
William A. Ferguson
Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson
Two Bentall Centre
#700 - 555 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1M8
Telephone: (604) 684-0727
FAX: (604) 684-7094
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Bradley Wayne Courtoreille on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his daughter Anna Marie Kimberlee Courtoreille

Counsel
Paul S. Rosenberg
Rosenberg & Rosenberg
671D Market Hill
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5Z 4B5
Telephone: (604) 879-4505
FAX: (604) 879-4934
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Bella Kucinsky on her own behalf and on behalf of those claiming to be present decendants of the Beaver Band of Indians, Albert Achla, Cecil Achla, Coleen Ellen Achla, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children

Counsel
Robert A. Easton
Miller Thomson
Robson Court
1000 - 840 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2M1
Telephone: (604) 643-1220
FAX: (604) 643-1200
Email: reaston@millerthomson.ca
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: April Joan Askoty, Keith Chipesia, Carol Dawn Monkman, Rita Rosie Glover, Sandra Rose Glover, Wayne Herbert Glover, Julie Joan Courtoreille on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her infant children, Clayton Joseph Courtoreille

Counsel
William A. Ferguson
Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson
Two Bentall Centre
#700 - 555 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1M8
Telephone: (604) 684-0727
FAX: (604) 684-7094
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Janneke Ashley Courtoreille and Dakota Ray Courtoreille, Tammy Lin Courtoreille on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her daughter, Natika Lin Piehl, Evelyn Caroline Bilotta, Bonnie Leigh Belcourt, April Calliou, Betty Sue Irene Calliou

Counsel
William A. Ferguson
Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson
Two Bentall Centre
#700 - 555 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1M8
Telephone: (604) 684-0727
FAX: (604) 684-7094
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Brenda Lorraine Calliou, Candice Kathleen Calliou, Carl Robert Calliou, Christopher John Calliou, Constance Frances Calliou, Dwayne Calliou, Gwen Calliou, Loretta Ann Calliou, Maria Isabel Calliou, Michelle Ann Calliou, Mona Lisa Calliou

Counsel
William A. Ferguson
Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson
Two Bentall Centre
#700 - 555 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1M8
Telephone: (604) 684-0727
FAX: (604) 684-7094
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Norah Marguerite Calliou, Pamela Joan Calliou, Priscilla Calliou, Sidney Joseph Calliou, Tania Mildred Calliou, Caroline Campbell, Dezmar Campbell, Gerri Maralyn Campbell, Glenda Sharon Campbell, Lyle Edward Campbell, Frances Rose Cross, Mary Cryingman

Counsel
William A. Ferguson
Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson
Two Bentall Centre
#700 - 555 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1M8
Telephone: (604) 684-0727
FAX: (604) 684-7094
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Allison Marjorie Gauthier, Claire Dean Gauthier, Clifford Curtis Gauthier, Crystal Lillian Gauthier, Derald Patrick Gauthier, Dorothy Beatrice Gauthier, Eldon Albert Gauthier, Geraldine Ann Gauthier, Jessica Claire Gauthier, Kimberly Sandra Gauthier

Counsel
William A. Ferguson
Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson
Two Bentall Centre
#700 - 555 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1M8
Telephone: (604) 684-0727
FAX: (604) 684-7094
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Lillian Maggy Gauthier, Lynn Mavis Gauthier, Myron Frederick Gauthier, Norma Mary Gauthier, Oliver Patrick Gauthier, Rhonda Lea Gauthier, Stella Ivy Gauthier, Alfred Ernest Gladue, Charlene Gladue, Charlotte Ann Gladue, Jean Isabel Gladue, Kevin Gladue

Counsel
William A. Ferguson
Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson
Two Bentall Centre
#700 - 555 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1M8
Telephone: (604) 684-0727
FAX: (604) 684-7094
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Norah Marguerite Gladue, Riel Francis Gladue, Shane Beau Gladue, Wendy Noreen Gladue, Beverly Ann Greenwood, Albert Hamelin, Trevor Hoffman, Bert Lawrence Horseman, Jacqueline Hunter, Brandy Elaine Lenko, Blaine Edward Letendre, Donna Mae Letendre

Counsel
William A. Ferguson
Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson
Two Bentall Centre
#700 - 555 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1M8
Telephone: (604) 684-0727
FAX: (604) 684-7094
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Earl Letendre, Kathleen Rachel Letendre, Shirley Rose Letendre, Tina Marie Letendre, Winona Darlene Letendre, Bernadine Elvira Ramstead, Laverne Shade, Corrine Sharon Shearer, Cindy Skwarchuk, Annie Elizabeth Supernault, Stella Supernault

Counsel
William A. Ferguson
Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson
Two Bentall Centre
#700 - 555 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1M8
Telephone: (604) 684-0727
FAX: (604) 684-7094
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Tamara Supernault, Lisa Marie Taylor, Nicole Lynn Taylor, Patrick Derald Taylor, Jennifer Rachel Wynn and Lana Zatelny

Counsel
William A. Ferguson
Shapiro Hankinson & Knutson
Two Bentall Centre
#700 - 555 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V7X 1M8
Telephone: (604) 684-0727
FAX: (604) 684-7094
Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Daniel George Green on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his infant children Daniel Frances Wells-Green, Alexander Peter Wells-Green, and Katia Rose Wells-Green

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Allan Blayne Green and Korey Allan Green as guardians ad litem on behalf of their child, Brett Aaron Green, Walter Francis Green, Rose Ann Lessing, her children, Brett William Green, Erika Joanne Derose and Bryan Paul Lessing

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Rose Ann Lessing as guardian ad litem on behalf of her grandchildren, Trent Robert Green, Terrence Leonard Green, Amanda Louise Green and Jordan Ziffra, Catherine Derose, Theresa Rosanna (Green) De La Ronde, her children, Valerie Theresa De La Ronde

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Charles Lance De La Ronde, Deborah Elise De La Ronde, Sharon Lori (De La Ronde) McLeod, Kevin John De La Ronde and Eldon Henry De La Ronde, Theresa Rosanna (Green) De La Ronde as guardian ad litem on behalf of her grandchildren, Cherina Dawn Cooke

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Gavin John De La Ronde, Rochelle Elise Dinah De La Ronde, Landon Charles Avramavic, Cole Jacob Avramavic, Jeremy John McLeod, and Tyler Mason MacLeod, Thomas Cecil Green, his children, Colin Brady Green, Cheryl Lea (Green) Frank

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Tracy Alison (Green) Lefferson, and Thomas Cecil Green as guardian ad litem on behalf of his grandchildren, Emily Rachel Green, Travis Dean Frank, Troy Curtis Frank and Haley Rose Lefferson

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Robert John Green on behalf of his children, James Walter Green and Jodi Lorraine (Green) Hingley, and Robert John Green as guardian ad litem on behalf of his grandchildren, Jesse Robert Green, Skylar Lee Green, Jeremy Joseph Hingley and

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Paige Elaine Hingley, William Darryl Green, and on behalf of his children, Joseph Shane Green and Jacquelyn Marie Green; Bradley Charles Green, Andrea Dawn Belcourt, Barb Vickie Belcourt, Curtis Tyrel Belcourt, Reign Alice Dawn Belcourt

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Shannon Margaret Kathleen Belcourt, Cecile Martha Letendre, Cristina Rae Letendre, Clark Edward Letendre, Clayton Dennis Letendre, Clifton Ashley Letendre, Clinton Wayne Letendre, Colin George Letendre, Corey Isadore Letendre, Jalenna Brianne Letendre

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Jana Cecile Letendre, Janelle Katelyn Paige Letendre, Laura Annie Letendre, Mallory Lane Letendre, Mason Anthony Ronald Letendre, Sheila Lou Letendre, Sherry Ann Wanda Letendre, Vyrel Glenda Noland, Alvina Joanna Supernant

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Shania Margaret Davis, Annette Davis, and Tamara Ellen Ann Davis, David Achla, Edward Achla, Eunice Achla

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Fredrick Raymond Achla, on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his child, Michelle Debra Jean Achla, John Achla, Norman Wesley Achla, Allan Rufus Apsassin

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Junior Clifford Jimmy Darrell Apsassin, on his own behalf as guardian ad litem on behalf of his children, Dakota Rae Apsassin and Taelor Rebecca Apsassin, Keith Stewart Apsassin, on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his children

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Ethan Cam Apsassin and Tanner Eli Phillip Apsassin, Janice Joan Askoty, as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Ross Johnnie Rider Askoty, Clayton Jack Askoty, Bruce Murray Attachie, Stewart Cameron, as guardian ad litem on behalf of the infants

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Ashley Victoria Maas and Taylar Alexis Mayo, Darlene Marena Chipesia, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Stella Chipesia, Wade Chipesia, Ashley Chipesia, Lana Chipesia and Jann Chipesia, Jerry Chipesia

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Joseph James Chipesia, Judy Lynn Chipesia, Kathryn Chipesia, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Barrington Chipesia, Loretti Chipesia, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Jamie Dawn Tsakoza

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Rodney Leroy Chipesia, Leon Jorge Chipesia, Tanya Shavon Chipesia and Kerry Lindy Chipesia, Patricia Chipesia, Lorna Samantha Cochrane, Anne Lenore Davis, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Raven Dawn Davis and

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Ryan Scott Lussier, Dinah Helen Davis, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Conrad Clayton Davis, Chance Little Feather Davis, Cole Daniel Murray Davis and Alexander Junior Clifford Davis

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Annie Field, Darlene Field, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Diane Wendy Field, Belinda Dixie Roberta Field and Dustin Bernard George Joseph Courtoreille, Frances Field as guardian ad litem on behalf of her

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Florence Field, Ralph Achla and Shane Achla, Jason Field, Marilyn Fox, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Ashley Jamie Fox, Raymond Fox, Rita Fox, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Brent Clayton James Fox and Trenton Kelsey Amos Fox, Debbie Lori Hansen, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Laura Michelle Hansen and Allan Lee Hansen, Lee Hunter

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Edna Jean Johnson, on her own bahalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Blain Alexander Yahey, Grant Byron Kyle Johnson and Kendall Dion Johnson

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Aaron Dennis Metecheah, Alice Metecheah, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Amanda Lynn Metecheah, Bernard Metecheah on his own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his children, Jennifer Field

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Kirby Leslie Field, William Daniel Field, and as guardian ad litem on behalf of his granddaughter, Selena Field, Charlene Amy Metecheah, Dalphus Jason Metecheah, Elvis Darin Metecheah, Jeffrey Jake Metecheah, Katie Metecheah

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Shantel Sally Metecheah, Travis Alex Metecheah and Jeremy Rene Metecheah, Maizie Mary Metecheah, Joyce Morin, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Gavin Andrew James Morin, Jonathon Kirk Achla Morin, Micheala Joy Marie Morin and Sabrina Jane Morin, Edna Mary St. Pierre, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Tayte Wesley St. Pierre, Karen Julie St. Pierre

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Beverly Maureen Stager, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Teesha Marie Stager and Nicole Ann Stager, Anice Ann Wokely, Jasper Wokely, Joseph Francis Wokely, Lois Wokely, Lori Ann Wokely, on her own behalf

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Michael James Pouce Coupe, Luanna Wokely, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Alvina Davis and Irvin Wokely, Melvin Wokely, Norma Ruby Wokely, Richard Oscar Wokely

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Sherry Wokely, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child, Newitin Barnard Apsassin-Wokely, Stephanie Merle Wokely, Frederick Wolf, Mary Wolf, Evelyn Wolter, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her child

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Jordyn Chelsea Pauline Wolter, Adam Carrier, Deanna Carrier, Nathan Carrier, Allen Green, The Estate of Emil Charles Green, Donna MacDonald, Lindsay MacDonald, Colleen MacTavish, Lisa MacTavish, Meagan MacTavish, Joyce Price and Don Paul

Agent
Robert E. Houston, Q.C.
Burke-Robertson
70 Gloucester Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K2P 0A2
Telephone: (613) 566-2058
FAX: (613) 235-4430
Email: rhouston@burkerobertson.com

Party: Bella Kucinsky, on her own behalf and as guardian ad litem on behalf of her children, Christopher Richard Wolter, Cynthia Wanda Wolter and, Daniel John Kucinsky

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: children

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: Joseph Apsassin, Chief of the Blueberry River Indian Band and Jerry Attachie, Chief of the Doig Indian River Band, on behalf of themselves and all other members of the Doig River Indian Band

Counsel
Gary A. Nelson
Gary Nelson
Margaret D. Vanderkruyk
Nelson & Vanderkruyk
1300 - 355 Burrard Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C 2G8
Telephone: (604) 684-1311
FAX: (604) 684-6402
Agent
Henry S. Brown, Q.C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
P.O. Box 466, Stn "D"
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1C3
Telephone: (613) 233-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Email: henry.brown@gowlings.com

Party: AND Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada as represented by the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and the Director of the Veterans Land Act

Counsel
Mitchell R. Taylor
Attorney General of Canada
900 - 840 Howe Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6Z 2S9
Telephone: (604) 666-2287
FAX: (604) 666-5925
Email: mitch.taylor@justice.gc.ca

Party: and the Blueberry River Indian Band

This party is not represented by counsel.

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Lower court rulings

September 23, 1999
Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division

T-4178-78

Applicants excluded from class entitiled to damages

March 19, 2001
Federal Court of Appeal

A-229-99, A-230-99,, A-231-99, A-232-99,, A-239-99, A-240-99,, A-241-99, A-254-99,, A-285-99, A-286-99,, A-287-99, A-23-00,, A-638-99, A-644-99,, A-647-99, A-648-99,, A-657-99, A-658-99,, A-659-99, A-668-99,, A-678-99

Appeal dismissed

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