Tłı̨chǫ Dispute Resolution Administrator

Tłı̨chǫ Dispute Resolution Administrator

Before invoking a court process to resolve disputes described in Chapter 6.4 of the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement, the Tłı̨chǫ Dispute Resolution Administrator attempts to resolve these disputes through discussion and by mediation under 6.4 of the Agreement. These disputes include:

  1. any matter which the Agreement stipulates may be resolved in accordance with this chapter;
  2. a dispute between government and the Tłı̨chǫ Government concerning the interpretation or application of the Agreement; or
  3. any matter which an agreement between government and the Tłı̨chǫ Government stipulates may be resolved in accordance with this chapter or may be dealt with under 6.4.

The Administrator was established by the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement.

The Administrator is jointly appointed by the Government of the Northwest Territories, the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.