Cassandra Kaysaywaysemat v. Rainy River First Nations et al.
Cassandra Kaysaywaysemat
Law Firm / Organization
Weiler, Maloney, Nelson LLP
Lawyer(s)

Jacob Thompson

Rainy River First Nations
Law Firm / Organization
Fillmore Riley LLP
Lawyer(s)

Meghan F. Payment

representatives of the band council of Rainy River First Nations (Councillor Kimberly Bombay Detweiler, Councillor Robert Bombay, Councillor Dorothy Huitikka, Chief Marcel Medicine-Horton, Councillor Karen Oster Bombay)
Law Firm / Organization
Fillmore Riley LLP
Lawyer(s)

Meghan F. Payment

- Parties: The applicant was Cassandra Kaysaywaysemat. The respondents were Rainy River First Nations and the representatives of the band council of Rainy River First Nations (Councillor Kimberly Bombay Detweiler, Councillor Robert Bombay, Councillor Dorothy Huitikka, Chief Marcel Medicine-Horton, Councillor Karen Oster Bombay). 

- Subject Matter: This judicial review application sought to quash or set aside a decision of the Rainy River First Nations Chief and Council and Rainy River First Nations. The decision suspended the applicant from the Council of Rainy River First Nations as discipline for breach of confidentiality and suspended the applicant's financial compensation and benefits. The application wanted to be permitted to exercise all functions and duties as councilwoman of Rainy River First Nations. This case is ongoing. 

- Date: The hearing was set on Apr. 30, 2025. 

- Venue: This was a federal case before the Federal Court of Appeal. 

- Amount: No financial award was specified. 

Federal Court
T-1239-24
Aboriginal law
25 May 2024