Tara Zachar

Discuss concerns over the activities of certain groups and individuals falsely claiming Indigenous heritage and status. Department of Justice - enforcement crisis on First Nations communities. First Nations either cannot enforce their laws or cannot do so without extraordinary steps such as private prosecutions. In practice, the real challenges for First Nations people are wide ranging and include limitations in controlling public health laws (evident during the COVID-19 pandemic), halt illegal dumping, or preventing drug dealers from trespassing on reserve. First Nations law enforcement needs support. Crown-Indigenous Relations - Addition to Reserve (ATR) policy with respect to plans to purchase land. Indigenous Services Canada - Seeking discussions with elected officials and their staff regarding funding for a water treatment plant on a First Nation. Outreach to area elected representatives to discuss concerns with consultation policies.