On October 30, 2024, the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation voted to adopt the Aseniwuche Winewak Citizenship Code (the “Citizenship Code”). The Citizenship Code is effective April 1, 2025.
The Citizenship Code creates (1) a Membership Committee and (2) an Enrolment Appeal Board. More details about the Memberships Committee and the Enrolment Appeal Board are attached.
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Composition |
Role under the Citizenship Code |
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Membership Committee |
· 9 members (including at least two Elder appointments) · Representation from at least at least five different Aseniwuche Winewak Nation Traditional Member Families |
Responsible for deciding on applications for citizenship and removal in accordance with the Citizenship Code. |
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Enrolment Appeal Board |
· 5 members |
Reviews appeals by individuals that dispute a decision by the Membership Committee. |
As AWN transitions to the new Citizenship Code, the time commitment for the Membership Committee in the first 2-3 months will be considerable and decrease after this.
The AWN Board of Directors is seeking volunteers or nominations for the Membership Committee and the Enrolment Appeal Board. We aim to have diverse representation from a range of Aseniwuche Winewak Nation families.
If you are an AWN member interested in volunteering for these critical roles for our community, please indicate submit a brief statement that includes: (1) your name (2) if you are an AWN Member (3) if you are from an AWN Traditional Member family and if so, which one, (3) if you are interested in the Membership Committee, the Enrolment Appeal Committee, or both, and (4) 1-2 sentences about why you are interested.
Interested individuals should provide a statement to Michelle Moberly at the AWN offices (10020 99 St, Grand Cache, AB, T0E 0Y0) or by email (michelle@aseniwuche.com) by 4 pm on February 21, 2024.
Information about the Membership Committee
Role and Responsibilities
The Membership Committee will play a critical role in implementation of the Citizenship Code. The mandate of the Membership Committee is to review applications for citizenship in accordance with the Citizenship Code. The Membership Committee is also tasked with considering if and when members become ineligible or will be removed from membership, in accordance with the Citizenship Code, as well as applications for compassionate status.
Composition
The Membership Committee will be comprised of nine AWN citizens appointed by the AWN Board of Directors and must include representation from at least five (5) different AWN Traditional Member families and no less than two Elders.
Eligibility
To be eligible, the individual must currently be enrolled as a member of our society, the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation of Canada, A Fellowship of Aboriginal People.
Time Commitment
The Membership Committee requires a significant time commitment through Spring and Summer 2025, during the transition period. After that, the Membership Committee will meet as needed by no less than every 90 business days if there is an application before it.
Information about the Enrolment Appeal Board
Role and Responsibilities
The Enrolment Appeal Board is mandated to review appeals by individuals that dispute a decision by the Membership Committee. The Enrolment Appeal Board can approve the Membership Committee’s decision or reject the Membership Committee’s decision and make its own decision. For each review, a panel of three Enrolment Appeal Board Members will be assigned to review materials, reasons for decisions, and conduct interviews with applicants, affected individuals or Members.
Composition
The AWN Board of Directors must appoint five (5) members for the Enrolment Appeal Board.
Eligibility
To be eligible, the individual must currently be enrolled as a member of our society, the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation of Canada, A Fellowship of Aboriginal People.
Time Commitment
Reviews by the Enrolment Appeal Board occur on an as needed basis.
