Dane ghaa Wúujǫ néwawǫʔáah
Je aa haanach’e (welcome) to the Community Development Department of Doig River First Nation, also known as Dane ghaa Wúujǫ néwawǫʔáah.
MISSION
Our mission is to honor our ancestors and uphold Tsááʔ ché ne dane values and traditions through the implementation of sustainable land stewardship, protective services, and emergency management. We commit to the regulation of land use and development within our jurisdiction, adhering to a dual perspective approach that harmonizes Western methodologies and Indigenous knowledge systems. All activities will be governed by Tsááʔ ché ne dane laws to promote peace and justice, and to safeguard the wellbeing and safety of all community members, ensuring the protection of our heritage and resources for future generations.
Land Governance
Doig River First Nation has established a Land Governance Department to enhance the management of its natural resources. This transition from the Indian Act framework to full administrative authority over reserve lands and resources is facilitated by the First Nations Lands Management Act (FNLMA).
Land Code Advisory Committee:
- Wes Rothlisberger
- Justin Davis
- Carrolyn Attachie
- Sam Acko
- Kaylynn Davis
- Jasmine Pouce Coupe
The Land Governance Department oversees the implementation of Doig’s Land Code, a community crafted law that replaces the Indian Act sections related to land management. Key areas of the Land Code include:
- Identifying the reserve lands to be managed by the First Nation (called “First Nation land”)
- The general rules and procedures for the use and occupation of these lands by First Nation members and others
- Financial accountability for revenues from the lands (except oil and gas revenues, which continue under federal law)
- The making and publishing of First Nation land laws, – The conflict-of-interest rules
- A community process to develop rules and procedures applicable to land on the breakdown of a marriage
- A dispute resolution process
- Procedures by which the First Nation can grant interests in land or acquire lands for community purposes
- The delegation of land management responsibilities, and – The procedure for amending the Land Code
Overall, we hereby affirm our inherent right to enact laws and exercise said authority to ensure the comprehensive governance and administration of Doig River First Nation lands. Accordingly, the following enumerated laws are the focus of our legislative endeavors:
- Animal Responsibility
- Building Inspection
- Development Cost Charges
- Emergency Measures
- Enforcement Procedures and Compliant form
- False Alarm
- Fees and Charges
- Fire Prevention
- MTI Ticketing Procedures
- Matrimonial
- Property Standards
- Sewage
- Water
- Solid waste
- Subdivision & Development
- Traffic Control
- Water & Sewer Connection
- Zoning
- Residency and Access
- Trespass and Offences
- Expropriation of Lands
- Wills and Estates
These laws shall be enacted and enforced to ensure the order, safety, and well being of the community.
More information on the Land Code and FNMLA can be found here.
Core Community Services
- Promoting sustainable land use and management practices.
- Implementing and overseeing our Land Code in alignment with Tsááʔ ché ne dane legal orders.
- Administering and applying the First Nations Lands Management Act (FNLMA) to enhance land and resource governance.
- Creating and enforcing land use policies and bylaws to ensure effective governance.
Protective Services
Core Community Services
- Providing law enforcement and public safety services that honor the principles of peace and justice inherent in our traditional legal orders.
- Collaborating with local authorities to enhance safety and keep everyone informed about important issues.
- Promoting safety and trust in the community.
- Implementing culturally relevant crime prevention programs and community policing initiatives.
- Managing conflict resolution and mediation through traditional practices and values.
- Offering assistance and support to victims of crime.
- Protecting the rights of all community members.
We follow Tsááʔ ché ne dane legal orders, along with federal, provincial, and municipal laws to ensure we provide the best protective services for our community.
Community and Cultural Facilities
Our aim is to ensure Doig members have safe access to high quality cultural, recreational, and community facilities.
You will find us supporting and organizing Doig’s community events, including:
- Rodeo
- Doig Days
- Tea Dances
- Gospel Jamboree
- Kema Camp
- Beaver Camp
- Doig Properties
Emergency Management
Core Community Services
Emergency Management is planning for and handling of risks that may impact communities, regions or even countries.
The four phases of emergency management cycle are Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery:
- Mitigation: the long-term, sustained activities and strategies designed to reduce and prevent disaster risk by identifying potential hazards and their relationship to communities and public safety
- Preparedness: actions undertaken when mitigation efforts have failed, such as development of an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) that addresses identified risks and minimizes the impact of disasters, recruitment and training of emergency management coordinators and personnel, identification of emergency management resources, and designation of emergency facilities
- Response: the activities immediately following an emergency in which emergency management service providers focus on decreasing life-threatening conditions, providing life-sustaining aid, and halting further infrastructure damage — the use of geodata and real-time disaster management data analytics platforms speeds up the modeling process, enabling quick visualization of data and model scenarios, which drives the development of better emergency response programs
- Recovery: the recovery phase of the disaster management cycle assesses the damages after an emergency occurs and contributes to the rebuilding process, educating people, and developing better disaster prevention practices.
Contact
Community Development Department Staff
lgreception@doigriverfn.com
Amber Attachie
Administrative Receptionists
Front Desk: 1-778-715-9699
Emergency Contact: 1-778-715-9725
Land Governance Staff
obloor@doigriverfn.com
Owen Bloor
Land Use Planner and Emergency Management
sattachie@doigriverfn.com
Stephanie Attachie
Land Governance Officer
Land Governance Committee Members and Representatives:
Ray Bath
Jasmine Pouce Coupe
Amber Attachie
Charmayne Brinkworth
Levi Davis
Seadra Acko,
Youth Representative
Johnny Askoty,
Elder Representative
Protective Services and Cultural Facilities Staff
rdixon@doigriverfn.com
Roland Dixon
Protective Services Manager (former RCMP Officer)
wyattattachie@doigfivern.com
Wyatt Attachie
Community and Cultural Facilities Coordinator
qrothlisberger@doigfivern.com
Quinn Rothlisberger
Community and Cultural Facilities Coordinator
Emergency Management Staff
obloor@doigriverfn.com
Owen Bloor
Emergency Manager
Emergency Contact: 1-778-715-9725
- Laws of Doig River First Nation Lands
- Land Use Plan
- Reserve Lands and Maps
- Planning and Urban Development
– Development and Application
– Permits and Application
– FAQs - First Nation Lands Registry System
- Property Taxation
- Upcoming Projects
- Community Development News and Updates
- Community Development Gallery
Detailed contact information for our staff and departments can be found on our Contact page.
