Esk'etemc - Specific Claims
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Tsqewt Settlement Planning
Tsqewt Settlement Planning
Tsqewt Settlement Planning
Updated March 27, 2026
The Esk’etemc Investment Committee held their latest meeting via Zoom on March 5, 2026. The agenda items discussed are listed below:
- Review Esk’etemc Council briefing notes for Council meeting attendance on March 9, 2026
- Council motion presented to request that the Investment Committee Chair be added to the BMO Ba
Updated March 27, 2026
The Esk’etemc Investment Committee held their latest meeting via Zoom on March 5, 2026. The agenda items discussed are listed below:
- Review Esk’etemc Council briefing notes for Council meeting attendance on March 9, 2026
- Council motion presented to request that the Investment Committee Chair be added to the BMO Balanced Fund ($100 Million investment) quarterly statement distribution list;
- Council approval requested for Esk’etemc to hire a professional Strategic Plan facilitator to revise the newly created Plan into a sustainable document that categorizes the stated objectives by level of importance and identifies measurable goals to assist the Investment Committee in drafting the Legacy Trust;
- Discuss the March 24, 2026, meeting with Council to review the Legacy Trust key issues
The Council provided the following approvals during the March 9, 2026, Esk’etemc Council meeting:
The Esk’etemc Council approved the motion to add the Investment Committee Chair to the distribution list for the BMO Balanced Fund's quarterly statements. It was decided that this approval would be granted to the position title rather than the person’s name, in the event that the position is passed on to another person. This will simplify the redirection of the statement distribution.
The Council approved the Investment Committee’s request to hire a professional Strategic Plan facilitator to refine the recently created Plan into a comprehensive document that will assist the Investment Committee in identifying community priorities for annual income allocation as it drafts the Legacy Trust for Council review and approval. This work will start with the Council, CAO and two Investment Committee representatives at the beginning of April 2026.
News and Updates
Tsqewt Settlement Planning
Tsqewt Settlement Planning
Updated March 27, 2026
Esk’etemc continues to seek repayment from the members who received duplicate payments of the Tsqewt per capita distributions. The Council is pursuing all avenues available to ensure these funds are recovered.
The Tsqewt Distribution Payment Application for Minors is available on the seculecwem.ca website. This applic
Updated March 27, 2026
Esk’etemc continues to seek repayment from the members who received duplicate payments of the Tsqewt per capita distributions. The Council is pursuing all avenues available to ensure these funds are recovered.
The Tsqewt Distribution Payment Application for Minors is available on the seculecwem.ca website. This application form is different from the original application. The Esk’etemc administration office has received application forms submitted by parents for their minor children who are not yet eligible for payment. It is important to note that the minor's application form must be submitted to the Esk’etemc office only when the minor turns 18. Upon receipt of the documentation, the finance department will forward the requisition to BMO for payment processing.
During the March 24, 2026, meeting held between the Specific Claims personnel and legal counsel, Stan Ashcroft, and the Esk’etemc Council, the following approvals were confirmed:
- Esk’etemc had previously agreed to the filing of a Notice of Discontinuance on the lawsuit filed by the Esk’etemc members: Kelli Muise, James Hill, Ivy Bowe, Jennifer Higginbottom, Angie Pigeon, and Stephanie Pierce. This stated agreement depended on the group paying $2,000 to Esk’etemc for the legal costs incurred in their lawsuit. Although the group collectively received $150,000 from the Tsqewt Per Capita Distribution payment, they claim they do not have the funds to pay $2,000 to Esk’etemc. The Esk’etemc Council will continue to pursue costs.
- The Esk’etemc Council will serve as interim Trustees so that the Legacy Trust document can be finalized in a timely manner to ensure that our $100 Million investment is protected by the Legacy Trust. Upon Legacy Trust approval, new Trustees will be appointed to oversee the Trust's management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tsqewt Settlement Planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question?
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on the Specific Claim reviewed March 27, 2026, found here at www.seculecwem.ca/faq
We also invite you to email your questions to specificclaims@esketemc.ca where we will respond to your questions and add the questions and answers to our FAQ document.