Band Representative

This position is responsible for representing the interests of M’Chigeeng First Nation in child welfare court proceedings. Our purpose is to ensure that children who are members or eligible to be members of M’Chigeeng First Nation, who are involved with the Children's Aid Society, have a right to their culture and community.

Responsibilities Include:

• Attending and participating in court proceedings where M’Chigeeng First Nation members are involved with Children’s Aid Society.
• Exercising and ensuring that Band Council Resolution #3347 is adhered to and followed by any attending society worker.
• Consultations and Consent to adoptions.
• Insuring that M’Chigeeng First Nation band membership parents and children are fully aware of their rights.
• Receiving notification and monitoring of any agreements between the Children’s Aid Societies, Kina Gbezhgomi or any other entity with our Band membership in relation to child welfare and ensuring that our membership has all relevant information to make a sound decision.
• Utilizing Bill C 210 where it applies for the best interest of M’Chigeeng First Nation members.