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Awasis
Law
The Awasis Law Department serves all SCFN members with dedicated programs and services.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Awasis Law
The Awasis Law Department works to keep SCFN children and families safe through prevention programs, legal advocacy, and community-based support services.
The Awasis Legislation Project Lead provides strategic leadership and coordination for the advancement, development, and implementation planning of the Sucker Creek Sovereign Nation Awasis (Child) Law under SCFN’s Inherent and Treaty Rights. The role leads legislative development, participates in fiscal discussion, governance structuring, operational planning, capital needs development, service delivery design, and organizational readiness required to operationalize SCFN Awasis jurisdiction. The Project Lead ensures Creator’s Law, SCFN governance principles, cultural safety, and community direction are embedded within all legislative, regulatory, fiscal, and policy frameworks.
AWASIS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
Lois Tomkins
Project Leader
780-523-4426
Direct Line Extension 128
loist@scfn.ca
Mon–Fri: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Office Hours
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
What We Offer
Child Protection
Ensuring the safety and well-being of SCFN children.
Legal Advocacy
Advocating for SCFN families in legal proceedings.
Family Preservation
Programs to keep families together and prevent apprehension.
Prevention Programs
Early intervention and prevention services for at-risk families.
Foster Care
Supporting SCFN foster families and children in care.
Youth Programs
After-school and youth development programs.
Need Assistance?
Contact the Awasis Law Department directly or reach us through the main band office.