Frederick Ferris and Walter Ferris

Schedule:

Parties interested in this proceeding are asked to confirm their interest in participating in this proceeding by sending an email to tribunal@tanakiwin.com indicating their intention to participate and providing their contact information as soon as possible.

January 18, 2023 – Parties are to file submissions in support of their respective positions by January 18, 2023. This means that parties who support the inclusion of Frederick Ferris and Walter Ferris on the Schedule of Algonquin Ancestors and parties who oppose the inclusion of Frederick Ferris and Walter Ferris on the Schedule of Algonquin Ancestors are to file their respective submissions at the same time. It is expected that the parties will put their best foot forward and provide all relevant information and submissions in support of their respective positions.

February 22, 2023 – Parties are to file responding submissions in support of their respective positions by February 22, 2023. The primary purpose of responding submissions is to provide information and submissions responding to, or commenting on, the materials submitted by another person.

April 5, 2023– Parties are to file reply submissions in support of their respective positions by April 5, 2023. The primary purpose of reply submissions is to address any new information or arguments that may have been included in the responding submissions of a participant who takes an opposing view. It is expected that reply submissions will be brief and specifically address any new information or arguments.

The hearing for Frederick and Walter Ferris is scheduled for Friday May 12, 2023, and will begin at 10AM (ET). The hearing will take place in the Mackay Room, at the Best Western Pembroke Inn & Conference Centre, located at 1 International Drive, Pembroke Ontario, K8A 6W5.

If you intend to make submissions at the hearing, we ask that you kindly confirm by emailing the Tribunal at tribunal@tanakiwin.com with a brief description of your intended submission by April 28, 2023.

If you are unable to attend the hearing in person and wish to make submissions on a virtual platform or by phone, please email the Tribunal at tribunal@tanakiwin.com to make alternative arrangements by April 28, 2023.

Please note that the Enrolment Officer may file additional reports commenting on the documents or information submitted by other participants.

The Tribunal maintains the discretion to amend this schedule.

Documents (documents relevant to this inquiry will be posted below):

Document 1 – Enrolment Officer Report Regarding Frederick and Walter Ferris & Appendices

Document 2 – Initial Submission made by F. Van der Horn

Document 3 – Enrolment Officers Reply to Initial Submissions Regarding Frederick and Walter Ferris

Document 4 – Submission by V. Coburn regarding Frederick and Walter Ferris

Document 5 – Submission by Chief W. Jocko on behalf of her community

Document 6 – Enrolment Officers Reply to responding submission re #5208 #2196

Document 7 – Reply Submission by Chief G. Sarazin on behalf of his community

Document 8 – Reply Submission by Chief C. Bastien on behalf of his community

Document 9 – Enrolment Officer’s Reply to submissions 5 & 7 re 5208 & 2196