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Your predecessor has also communicated to us and made reference to an entity he calls the LubiconLake Band , which we understand to be a fraudulent creation by Aboriginal Affairs and NorthernDevelopment Canada (AAND-C). This is clearly yet another attempt to undermine the lawful governmentof the Lubicon Lake Nation. As you stated publicly, AAND-C endorsed a fraudulent election which washeld outside of our communities, outside of our laws, without the involvement of our people or ourgovernment. As you also mentioned, AAND-C and the Province have gone on to recognize the results ofthis charade as some form of valid government. The Lubicon community has and will continue to contestthe validity ofthis process and its results, as previously indicated in over 100 letters from the communityto Minister Valcourt in March 2013, publicly denouncing the validity of those results and finally with theGovernment of the Lubicon Lake Nation calling another election in accordance with our laws which washeld on May 30, 2013. This fraudulent interference by Canada into the governance of the Lubicon LakeNation is also currently before the courts referenced in a widely publicized court action taken by theLubicon Lake Nation against Alberta and Canada, filed in the Court of Queen's Bench in Calgary in June,2013.To be clear, the Lubicon Lake Nation and its people are not represented in any form by any other entitythan the Government ofthe Lubicon Lake Nation as elected in accordance with The Government of theLubicon Lake People on May 30, 2013. The Government of the Lubicon Lake People is a document whichcontains the partial codification of the laws that have governed our people since time immemorial;which were approved during a General Assembly of the Lubicon Lake Nation in 1988. These laws havenot been changed or altered and continue to dictate our governance structure in accordance with ourinherent and aboriginal right to self-determination as protected by international law and the CanadianConstitution. We believe you are aware of the results of the Lubicon Lake Nation General Election heldon May 30,2013, however, in the event you are unclear who our duly elected representatives are, acopy ofthe ChiefElectoral Officer's report, supervised and authored by Loretta Pete Lambert, who alsoacts as Chief Electoral Officer for the Assembly of First Nations, is attached to this communication.

Despite the large volume of revenue generated by resource industries in the Lubicon Lake Nationterritory, our people and communities remain well below the poverty line in some of the pooresthousing conditions in the country. It should be noted that new housing and renovations have rarelybeen provided by AAND-C to the Lubicon Lake Nation. These are all ongoing issues which we havepreviously made both you and your predecessor aware of. We have learned from our citizens, who havebeen approached with offers of new homes, that new housing is being installed in our community insome form. However, those Lubicon citizens indicate that they are being asked to align their politicalbeliefs with a 'band' and 'chief they do not recognize. These actions show that the provision of newhousing is less about addressing Lubicon needs, and more about furthering a federal political positioninterfering with the self-determination ofthe Lubicon Lake Nation by bribing our citizens with housingbenefits that have been improperly withheld for decades. The Government of the Lubicon Lake Nationwishes to discuss with you, what level of involvement your department has in these activities.Over the last 20 years, the Lubicon Lake Nation has attempted to build a modern economy by servingparts of the oil and gas industry within our territory. We experienced moderate success despite an oftenunwilling industry. Our off ice has been made aware of specific messaging coming from your departmentand Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resources (AESRD)to industry operators in our area,specifically directing them to withhold contracts and employment from Lubicon Lake Nation contractors.Actions taken by the Government of Alberta through its Aboriginal Relations, Environment and


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Sustainable Resources, and Energy departments have decimated the local economy of our communitiesand made a large portion of the Lubicon Lake Nation population who were gainfully employed throughthose efforts, welfare dependant or otherwise unemployed, destroying over two decades of hard woneconomic growth in the Lubicon Lake Nation community. We would very much like to discuss thoseactions and the resulting effects on our community with you in detail at a face to face meeting.We remain the sole holders of unextinguished Aboriginal Rights and Title to our land and resources andwish to advise you, again, that we are not represented in any matter by the so-called Lubicon LakeBand , fraudulently created by AAND-C and referred to by your predecessor. Indian Band #453 is only acreation of the Crown by Order in Council in 1973. It has no ability to hold Aboriginal Title or AboriginalRights as they are vested in the collectivity of the Nation. This includes matters of consultation andaccommodation in accordance with the honor of the Crown as required by Canadian law, as well as theprinciples of free prior and informed consent as required by the United Nations Declaration on theRights of Indigenous people which should be afforded to us, as lawful representatives of the LubiconLake Nation. We trust that the Lubicon Lake Nation representatives will be added to the provincial listingof Consultation Contacts for industry without delay. In order to assist with this, a copy of the LubiconLake Nation Consultation Contacts is also attached to this communication.Finally, given the desperate state of our community as a result of these issues, the Government of theLubicon Lake Nation feels a meeting with you personally should occur to address these outstandingconcerns. We would like to request a meeting between yourself and Chief Ominayak and the LubiconLake Nation Council at the Lubicon Lake Nation Administration Office in Little Buffalo at your earliestconvenience. Please contact our office at (780) 629-3945 or myself directly at (780) 625-2576 or viaemail to [email protected] to arrange a mutually convenient time for such a meeting.

Sincerely,

CC: James Anaya, United Nations;World Council of Churches;Dr. Nourredine Amir, United Nations;Hon. Bernard Valcourt (Minister, AANDC);James O'Reilly (O'Reilly et Associes);Carolyn Bennett, MP (AANDC Critic, Liberal);Reeve & Council, Northern Sunrise County

Prime Minister Stephen HarperDave Hancock (Premier, Alberta);Justin Trudeau, MP (Liberal Leader);Jean Crowder, MP (AANDC Critic, NDP);Thomas Mulcair, MP (Opposition);Terry Munro (Munro & Associates Inc.);

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REPORT OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICERLORETTA J PETE LAMBERTLUBICON LAKE FIRST NATION ELECTION

BACKGROUNDThe Chief Electoral Officer was appointed on April 27, 2013 for the purpose ofconducting the 2013 Lubicon Lake Nation General Election in accordance with thecustom code of the Lubicon Lake Nation. Upon discussion about the previous issuesrelating to the election, the Chief Electoral Officer requested the use of legal counsel toensure not only preparation but supervision of the election to ensure all issues of votereligibility were prepared for.NOTICE OF THE ELECTION:As required by the Lubicon Lake Government document, at least 20 clear days arerequired for the call of the Election. Therefore on May 8, 2012, the Chief and Councildeclared an election as per the requirement. Also as per the requirement of section ofthe Government, the Notice for the Lubicon Lake Nation General Election was postedon May 8, 2013. The notice is attached as Appendix A.LEGAL ANALYSIS:Upon appointment, a legal analysis of all available EO reports and any pertinent caselaw that would have applicability in the 2013 Election was done. Two issues wereisolated as critical:

1. the eligibility of voters regarding residency on Lubicon Lake Traditionalterritory and2. the procedure to be used in the possibility that at least 10 eligible electorscall for a secret ballot. .The analysis is attached as Appendix B.The two issues were not raised at the meeting. The Membership Clerk had preparedtwo lists: the band membership list and the voter eligibility list.Security was at the main doors to ensure that eligible voting members were onlyallowed to enter the poll with the exception of some witnesses. The witnesses wereasked to sit at a table located in the front.

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PROCEDURES OF THE ELECTION1 Preamble:Margaret Whitehead the Membership Clerk provided a map of the Lubicon LakeTraditional Territory, a band list and an eligible voters' list. Such items are the propertyof the First Nation and are not public documents.2. INTRODUCTIONS AND OPENING REMARKSThe Chief Electoral Officer introduced herself and her legal counsel, Donald E Worme.Loretta J Pete Lambert is from the Little Pine Cree Nation and Donald E Worme is fromthe Kakacatoose First Nation, both in Saskatchewan. Loretta has at least 10 years ofexperience in the conducting of band custom and Indian Act elections. Mr. Worme hasat least 15 years of experience providing legal counsel for electoral officers.Loretta expressed her sincere thanks for the opportunity to be in the community to haveentrusted upon her the role as Chief Electoral Officer. The experience of executing atraditional election is a truly humbling and honoring experience.She asked Douglas Auger to come forward to sing a prayer song to start the meeting.Douglas sang the song and the meeting started.She then asked the incumbent Chief Bernard Ominayak to address the eligible votersand witnesses (the non-voting and non-band members). Chief Ominayak spoke of thesanctity of the leadership selection process and how such can be accomplished throughgood acts and words. He asked that the membership present keep that in mind in thiselection.Following the Chiefs words, Electoral Officer repeated the words both in Cree and inEnglish. The Electoral Officer states that she is honored to come and work for theLubicon Cree people and that this process of leadership selection is a traditional andrespectful process. She acknowledges that this nation is not a treaty band. Fromreading the other reports from the previous Electoral Officers, there are certainprocesses that need to be answered. Electoral Officer asks is there anyone here thatcannot vote or should not vote? Some raised their hands. They were asked to come sitat the front side table. The Electoral Officer explained the process of the nomination andthe election.The Electoral Officer raised the question of what will the process be if there is a tie forthe last position for councilor? Upon a brief reflection, the Electoral Officer decided thatthe issue would be dealt with if it rises. Chief Bernard Ominayak agreed and then votersconcurred that the issue will be decided if it should rise.

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Then the electoral officer introduced the counters. One of the counters identified is DonE. Worme. He is legal counsel for the Electoral Officer. The others are local non-votingindividuals: Garrett Tomlinson and Elvis Whitefish, a nonmember. Each has a countingmechanism that they will use for that purpose.

3. CHIEF NOMINATIONThe meeting then proceeded to the Chief Nomination process. The Electoral-Officerasked for nominations for chief.Nomination:8tephanie LaboucanMartha Whitehead nominatedseconded Bernard Ominayakthe nomination.The Electoral Officers called for more nominations. Three calls were made then theElectoral Officer asked for a motion to cease nominations for chief candidates.Motion:Brian Laboucan moves that nominations for Chief cease.Margaret Whitehead seconds that motion.73 electors in favor of the motion. Carried.Electoral Officer publically announces that the Chief for the next ensuing term isBernard Ominayak.COUNCILLOR NOMINATIONThe Electoral Officer calls for nomination for the position of councilor.Nominations:1. Alma Laboucan nominatesYolanda Nahachick seconds Brian Earl Laboucanthe nomination.

Electoral Officer asks if Bryan accepts his nomination.Bryan Earl Laboucan accepts his nomination.Electoral Officer asks Brian to speak. Bryan is thankful for his nomination andindicates that he will do his best for the work ahead.Call for other nominations.

2. Yolanda Nahachick nominatesMarina Noskey seconds George Henry Whiteheadthe. nomination

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Electoral Officer asks if George accepts his nomination.George Henry Whitehead accepts his nomination.Call for other nominations.

3. Marcia Nahachick nominatesWaiter Whitehead seconds Dwight Gladuethe nominationElectoral Officer asks if Dwight accepts his nomination.Dwight Gladue accepts his nomination.Call for other nominations.

4. Rosanna SawanAlma Laboucan nominatesseconds Dwight Sawanthe nomination.Electoral Officer asks if Dwight accepts his nomination.Dwight Sawan accepts his nomination.Call for other nominations.

5. Carla LaboucanRosie Whitehead nominatesseconds Larry Ominayakthe nominationElectoral Officer asks if Larry Ominayak accepts his nomination.Larry Ominayak accepts his nomination.

6. Linda OminayakLarry Ominayak nominatesseconds Alphonse Ominayakthe nominationElectoral Officer asks if Alphonse Ominayak accepts his nomination.Alphonse Ominayak accepts his nomination.

Electoral Officer recognizes that she did not offer the candidates to speak to theelectors after their nominations like she offered the first nominee. The other candidatesfelt that they did not have to address the electors.7. Alma Whitehead nominates

Winnie Whitehead secondsMark Laboucanthe nomination

Electoral Officer asks if Mark Loubacan accepts his nominationMark Loubican accepts his nomination.Electoral Officer asks if Mark would like to address audience.

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The Electoral Officer called for more nominations. Three calls were made. ElectoralOfficer asked for a motion to have nominations cease for the Councillor positions.

Motion to Cease NominationsBrian Laboucan moves that the nomination for the Councillor position cease.George Whitehead seconds the nomination.The Electoral Officer asked for a show of hands to support the motion. Motion carried.Unanimous support. 'The Electoral Officer set a 15 minute break.The electors assembled again in the room and all non-voting individuals were asked tocome to the front of the room. The counters enumerated the electors and found thatthere were 78 eligible voters. The Electoral Officer explained that the individuals whohave been nominated will now be chosen by show of hands by the voters as per theCustom of the Lubicon Lake Cree Nation

The names of the nominated candidates were called in order as they were nominated.The counters if they did not synchronize their numbers were asked to count again.4. THE RESULTS OF THE CANDIDATE RACE

COUNCILLOR CANDIDATE NO OF VOTESBrian Earl Laboucan 7George Henry Whitehead 35Dwight Gladue 76Dwight Sawan 7Larry Ominayak 65Alphonse Ominayak 57Mark Laboucan 46

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Based on the results of the top votes received, the following were publically declared ascouncilors for the Lubicon Lake First Nation for the next ensuring 5 year term:Bryan Earl LaboucanDwight SawanAlphonse Ominayak

Dwight GladueLarry Ominayak

The Electoral Officer then requested Douglas Auger to come and sing an Honor Song tothe Chief and council.After the song, electors came to shake the new leaders hands.The election was complete.The Statement of Results were sent to the Minister of Indian Affairs, Bernard Valcourtand the Acting Regional Director General for Alberta on June 4, 2013.This report is submitted this 4th day of June, 2013,

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Jim SissonA I Regional Director GeneralAboriginal Affa irs and Northern Development Canada630 Canada Place 9700 Jasper AvenueEdmonton, Alberta TSJ4G2CanadaTelephone; 780-495-2835Fax: 780-495-4088

March 13, 2013Mr. Sisson..We are aware that a gathering purporting to be an 'election' was held for Lublcon Lake Nation on Feb 15, 2013 inCadotte Lake that chose a group of people to act as leaders of our Nation. We are also aware that you and yourgovernment have recognized this group as the leaders of Lubicon Lake Nation.This gathering was called by a society that does not have the authority to call an election for the Lubicon LakeNation. It was held in a different community, without the proper membership list, a Lublcon custom code ormejoritv of Lubicon people. Rather, this group was chosen by Individuals who do not live in our community. Thisgathering also chose a group, Bil ly Joe Laboucan, Brlan Laboucan, Cheryl Laboucan(McMann), Irene Laboucan, JoeAuger and Mike Ominayak to act as representatives of our nation. This group also sits on the very society that .called the 'election' who are employed by the third party. This is an obvious conflict of Interest that will onlybenef it of your government.We do not recognize Billy Joe Laboucan and his group as representatives for the Lublcon Lake Nation. They do not

-speak for us and more Importantly, they do not have our support. We do not believe that this group will act in thebest interests of our community as only one of them actually lives in Little Buffalo.We have a government in place, our representatives are Chief Bernard Ominayak, and Council members areWaiter Whitehead, Alphonse Ominayak, George Whitehead, Bryan Laboucan, Dwight Gladue, Larry Ominayak andJordie Sawan. This is our Chief and Council and they will continue to represent our nation In all capacities.As the youth of Little Buffalo, we will nottolerate any more interference from your government in our community.

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February 20, 2013Hon. Bernard ValcourtMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern DevelopmentHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A OA6Fax: 613-992-9868Bernard. Va Icou [email protected]

Dear Mr. Valcourt,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facil itator named LorneTernes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jirn Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.

I look forward to your prompt and positive response. /et0f)'1~1\6-8Q C:~rrk

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P.O. Box 6731 5tn. MainPeace River, ABT85155

February 20, 2013Hon. James MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1AOA6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.

I look forward to your prompt and positive response.

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P.O. Box 6731 Stn. MainPeace River, ABT8S1S5

February 20, 2013Hon. James MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioKIA OA6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,


This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and tradit ionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AANO-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I d emand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


Sincerely,, ; t ? I v I kz{;fi//mt l/ -:)~C c I 8' J 0 ~ .

cc: Jim Sisson A/Regional Director General - AAND-C


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P.O. Box 6731 Stn. MainPeace River, ABT85155

February 20, 2013

Hon. James MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A OA6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed faci litator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim 5isson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


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P.O. Box 6731 5tn. MainPeace River, ABT8S1SS

February 20, 2013

Hon. James MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, Ontariol(lA OA6Telephone: 613-9929650Fax: 61.3-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilltator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and deportment. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


Sincerely,

L / l . , '.:.('~,.;2 D C r) . : - 5 C . - CC: Jim Sisson A/Regional Director General- AAND-C


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fl~bruary 20, 2013

Hon. James MaoreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)H ous e of CommonsOttawa, OntariolOA OAGTelephone: 613-992-9650F2X; 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

Iam writif\g today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. Ihave been made aware ofC l fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AANO-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes, This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcornmunltv'

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute th at was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


Sincerely,

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CC: Jim Sisson A/Regional Director General -- AAND-C


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February 20, 2013Hon. lames MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioKIA OA6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AANO-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilltator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident ci tizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity



1 . l /Sincerely, J l i I J . . . 6 . { f , I,/ II/ f f ; ; .4(;1 : t . 7 / ,,/vVJ A', \,Ye.,, -CC: Jirn Sisson A/R.egional Director General ._.AAND-C


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February 20, 2013

Hon. Ja rnes MaoreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioKIA 0(,6Telephone: 613-992-9650F a x: 6 1 3-9 9 2-9 8 6 8

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as a ,deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware offI fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappomted facilltator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the l.ubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcornmunltvl

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only arniSGlITiage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditions2nd W' follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND ..C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AANO-C and should be respected by yourf,overnrnent and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


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CC: .Iirn Slsson A/Regional Director General- AAND-C


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P.O. 60)'.6731 Stn. MainP e< K e H iver, ABT8S1S5Febnmry 20, 2013

Hon. Jarnes MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK L/ \ O AGTelephone: 6139929650h1 X : 613--9929868

am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AANO-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named lame Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofoeoole who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernMf'nt and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourf,G V 0n1< l11 C 1:: and do no t recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.

j look forward to your prompt and positive response.

Sinc ereiv , L/53000 900~ ,

CC; Jim Sisson A/f~egional Director General - AANDC


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P.O. Box 6731 Stn. MainPeace River, ABT8 5155February 20, 2013

Hon. lames MaoreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK 1 A O AGTelephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon l.ake Nation. I have been made aware of;:;fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AANO-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected l chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AANO-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.

, look forward to your prompt and positive response.

,. il.:''1oc / 2.01_:) j ,.,l , .



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February 20, 2013Hon. Bernard ValcourtMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern DevelopmentHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK 1A O A6Fax: 613-992-9868j3ernard.Valcourt@~~~

Dear Mr. Valcourt,I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilltator named Lorne Ternes. This elect ion was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jirn Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.

I look forward to your prompt and posit ive response.

Sincerely,

CC:Jim Sisson A/Regional Director General- AAND-C


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P.G. Box 6731 Stn. MainPeace River, ABT R S 1 S 5

Hon. James MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK 1A O AGTelephone: 613-992-9650~ax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Maore,

am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofiJ fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitatcr named Lame Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon La ke Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the l.ubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcornrnunitvl

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Orninayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ouri:;ovem


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February 20, 2013

Hon. James MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioI< lA OA6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fa x: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as C l deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to C l previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AANO-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


CC: Jirn 5isson A/Regional Director General - AAND-C


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e r l s e QII' 1 . _ . h . t . . . .;:x.) l\ C (U ,y- JP.O. Box 6731 Stn. MainPeace River, ABT85155

February 20, 2013Hon. Bernard ValcourtMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern DevelopmentHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioKIA OA6Fax: 613-992-9868

D ea r M r. Valcourt,

1 am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AANOC interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND ( and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


Sincerely,

CC: Jim Sisson A/Regional Director General - AAND-C


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P.O.Box6731 5tn. MainPeaceRiver, ABT85155

February 20, 2.013Hon. Bernard ValcourtMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern DevelopmentHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1AOA6Tel: 819-997-0002Fax: 819-953-4941

Dear Mr. Valcourt,I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen ofthe Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofC l fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-Cthrough a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon lake Nation government,was not attended by lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four council lors for the Lubicon lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunityThisfraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sissonand isnot only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created asa result of AAND-Cinterference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-Cand should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.I look forward to your prompt and positive response.

Sincerely,J5~tJ~~CC:JimSissonA/Regional Director General - AAND-C


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iLe~JQr Wh\lkheCl~d.P.O. Box 6731 Stn. MainPeace River, ABT85155

February 20, 2013

Hon. Bernard ValcourtMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern DevelopmentHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A OA6Tel: 819-997-0002Fax: 819-953-4941Bernarq, Valcoun(CDpad.gc.ca

Dear Mr. Valcourt,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even five in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim 5isson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of MND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


CC: Jim Sisson A/Regional Director General- AAND-C


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_ :ne ; : : . J \ a lA ,t\ ~ + ( t \ r : : (/\(J .P.O.B 6731 5tn. MainPeaceRiver,ABT85155February 20, 2013Hon. Bernard ValcourtMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern DevelopmentHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioKIAOA6Tel: 819-997-0002Fax: 819-953-4941

Dear Mr. Valcourt,I am writing today asa deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by MND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lame Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon LakeNation government,was not attended by Lubicon LakeNation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Coundl who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four council lors for the Lubicon LakeNation who don't even live in ourcommunityThisfraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sissonand is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created asa result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-Cand should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.I look forward to your prompt and positive response.

Sincerely,

cc : JimSissonA/Regional Director General- AAND-C


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February 20, 2013Hon. Bernard ValcourtMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern DevelopmentHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1AOA6Tel: 819-997-0002Fax: 819-953-4941~ ~ L l 9 . l c L Y . : g J Q 1 lr 1 @ 'p iJ J : t g h , _ @

Dear Mr. Valcourt,I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facliitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND~C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


Sincerely,

CC:Jim Sisson A/Regional Director General- AAND-C


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.:JCnr:~'\Whwk dP.D. Box673 Stn. MamPeaceRiver,ABT85155

February 20, 2013Hon. Bernard ValcourtMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern DevelopmentHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK 1A O A6Tel: 819-997-0002Fax: 819-953-4941bernard.V a lc ou n ~ 1 )pailgc .CqDear Mr. Valcourt,Iam writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon LakeNation. Ihave been made aware of l fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-Cthrough a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon LakeNation government,was not attended by Lubicon LakeNation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to haveelected a chief and four council lors for the Lubicon LakeNation who don't even live in ourcommunityThisfraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sissonand is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created asa result of MND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-Cand should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.I look forward to your prompt and positive response.

Sincerely,~a;.~~ l~~~

c c : Jim SissonA/Regional Director General- AAND-C


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p.a. Box 6731 Stn. MainPe,1(e River, ABT 8 S 1 S 5

February 20, 2013Hon . Jarnes MaoreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, Ontario1 < 1 A O A GTelephone: 613992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

i am writing today asa deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to C l previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.

I look forward to your prompt and p o si tiv e response.

Sincerely,

CC: .lim Sisson A/Regional Director General- AAND-C


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February 20, 2013Hon. James MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK 1A O A6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the tubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AJ\ND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


Sincerely,

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cc : Jim Sisson A/Regional Director General - AANO-C

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February 20, 2013Hon. lames MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Act ing)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioKIA OA 6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,


This fraudulent elect ion has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. Idemand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.

I look forward to your prompt and positive response.;;:? r: ::)Sincerely, A~8J;4? :hc::..e:;:;~L.-;;tt--.~~

cc : Jim 5isson A/Regional Director General - AAND-C


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P.O.Box6731 Stn. MainPeaceRiver, ABT8S1SS

February 20, 2013Hon.James MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)Houseof CommonsOttawa, OntarioKIA OA 6Telephone: 613-9929650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,I am writing today asa deeply concerned and angry citizen of the tubicon lake Nation. [ have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by MND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the lubicon LakeNation government,was not attended by Lubicon LakeNation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunityThisfraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sissonand is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created asa result of AAND-Cinterference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-Cand should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognizethe result of any election not hefd in accordance with our custom and laws.I look forward to your prompt and positive response.

CC:JimSissonA/Regional Director General-AAND-C


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P,O, Box 6731 Stn. MainPeace River, ABT85155

February 20, 2013Hon. lames MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioKIA OA 6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon l.ake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through lim 5isson and is not only amiscarr iage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Orninayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


cc : Jim Sisson A/Regional Director General - AAND-C


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r. o . Box 6731 Stn. MainPeace River. ABT85155

February 20. 2013Hon . James MaoreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK 1 A O A6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the lubicon lake Nation government,was not attended by Lublcon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected l chief and four councillors for the Lubicon lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity



CC: Jirn Sisson A/Regional Director General - AAND-C


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February 20, 2013Hon. James MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A O A6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

Iam writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facllitator named Larne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jirn Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. Idemand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not herd in accordance with our custom and laws.


SinCereIY'.It:J:./,~ -/'// /7=>:15366 ' 3 y e; tcc: Jirn Sisson A/Regional Director General- AAND-C


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February 20, 2013

Hon. James MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A O A6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,




cc : Jim 5isson A/Regional Director General - AAND-C


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P.O. Box 6731 Stn. MainPeace River, ABT 8 5 1 5 5

February 20, 2013Hon. Jarnes MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK 1A O A6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 1 5 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident cit izens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jirn Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws,


Sincerely,

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P.O. Box 6731 Stn. MainPeace River, AB1 85155

February 20, 2013Hon. James MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, Ontario1 < 1 A O A6Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-99 2-986 8@ .Des1} 190fm.Q 2r.LR( ~S _ c

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15 , 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed faciiitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominavak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citiz.enship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.I look forward to your prompt and positive response.

Sincerely,



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February 20, 2013Hon. Bernard ValcourtMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern DevelopmentHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioKlAOA6Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Valcourt,I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only ilmiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that 'i'our department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


Sincerely,

CC:Jim Sisson A/Regional Director General - AAND-C


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February 20, 2013Hon. Ja rne s MooreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting)House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK 1 A O A ~Telephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Moore,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware o ra fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim 5isson and is not only Clmiscarriage of justice but an outrage, We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own taws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happilv. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to C l previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AANDC and should be respected by yourgovernment and department, I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.I look forward to your prompt and positive response,

Sincerely,n/ \ ( , I

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February 20, 2013

Hon. Bernard ValcourtMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern DevelopmentHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK 1 A O A6Fax: 613-992-9868

Dear Mr. Va\court,

I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon l.ake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named l.orne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and taws.


Sincerely,/ 1: f U t i / z , - ,,:')( : : r A ~ v \ C G C ; k /

cc : Jim Sisson A/Regional Director General- AAND-C


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p.a . Box 6731 Stn. MainPeace River, ABT8S1SS

February 20, 2013

Hon. James McoreMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern Development (Acting]House of CommonsOttawa, OntarioKIA OA GTelephone: 613-992-9650Fax: 613-992-9868

Deaf Mr. Moore,I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made ;:;V ,:;h~ ,ila fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AANO-C through a Third Partv IVlanagernernappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the lubicon lake Nation government',was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, a nDpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim Sisson and is not on Iv .;,miscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditl;);-:;Cand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Orninayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AANO-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected bi/Y0i./,government and department. I demand that your department and your government stop intertering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws,


Sincerely,

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cc : Jlrn Sisson A/Hegional Director General _.AAND-C


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p.a . Box 6731 5tn. MainPeace River, ABT85155

February 20, 2013Hon. Bernard ValcourtMinister, Aboriginal Affairs Northern DevelopmentHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A O A 6Fax; 613-992-9868Bernard. [email protected]

Dear Mr. Valcourt,I am writing today as a deeply concerned and angry citizen of the Lubicon Lake Nation. I have been made aware ofa fraudulent election held on February 15, 2013 spearheaded by AAND-C through a Third Party Managementappointed facilitator named Lorne Ternes. This election was not called by the Lubicon Lake Nation government,was not attended by Lubicon Lake Nation resident citizens, was held outside our community at another FirstNation, was not sanctioned by our Elders' Council who form an integral part of our governance structure, andpurports to have elected a chief and four councillors for the Lubicon Lake Nation who don't even live in ourcommunity

This fraudulent election has been reportedly recognized by Aboriginal Affairs through Jim 51sson a nd is not only amiscarriage of justice but an outrage. We are a sovereign Nation, we have our own laws, customs and traditionsand we follow them happily. Our Government led by Chief Bernard Ominayak was formed through customresolution to a previous dispute that was largely created as a result of AAND-C interference. That governanceresolution was affirmed by the vast majority of our citizenship in writing which far outweighs the number ofpeople who supposedly attended the fraudulent election held up by AAND-C and should be respected by yourgovernment and department. I demand that your department and your government stop interfering in ourgovernance and do not recognize the result of any election not held in accordance with our custom and laws.


Sincerely, \.. {t~/~

CC:Jim Sisson A/Regional Director General - AAND-C


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