ONLINE MEETING | Matrimonial Real Property on Reserve: From Legal Principle to Practice
This meeting is being hosted by the Family Law - Vancouver Island Section.
| Speakers: |
Carrie Zeppa, Matrimonial Real Property Manager, First Nations Housing Professionals Association
Ruby Sinclair, Matrimonial Real Property Regional Consultant, First Nations Housing Professionals Association & In-House Legal Counsel, Flying Dust First Nation |
| Time: |
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 12:30pm - 2:00pm (PT) |
| Fee: |
CBA Member: Free!
Non-CBA Member: $95 (+ GST)
Don't have a CBA account? Create a non-member account to register! |
| CPD Hours: |
1.50 hour |
Carrie Zeppa and Ruby Sinclair deliver an informative presentation on Matrimonial Real Property (MRP) and the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (FHRMIRA).
This session covers:
- An overview of MRP, establishing key legal concepts, terminology, and jurisdictional considerations relevant to practitioners
- How the legislation applies within First Nations contexts, with particular attention to the legal framework governing the use, possession, occupation, and division of the matrimonial home and associated land interests on reserve
- The Provisional Federal Rules (PFRs), highlighting how the legal framework operates in communities that have not enacted their own MRP laws, including key procedures, available court remedies, and enforcement considerations
- The administration of MRP on reserve, outlining the intersecting roles of housing departments, First Nation leadership, and the courts, as well as practical considerations in implementing and navigating MRP processes at the community level
Join this presentation to enhance your understanding of MRP, support effective application of FHRMIRA, and strengthen your capacity to advise clients and communities within this specialized legal landscape.
About the Speakers
Carrie Zeppa, a member of Garden River First Nation, has 12 years of experience in First Nation Housing, focusing on training, program management, and building community capacity and wealth. She joined FNHPA in December 2023 as Manager, Matrimonial Real Property, leading the development and implementation of the on-reserve MRP Program and guiding MRP Regional Consultants in supporting education and awareness for housing staff.
Ruby Sinclair is a member of Flying Dust First Nation in Treaty 6 Territory. She lives on Flying Dust First Nation with her husband and 6 children. She received a Bachelor of Education and a Juris Doctor from the University of Saskatchewan. Ruby’s legal career includes extensive experience with Indian Residential School Claims and Day School claims. Ruby is currently In-House legal counsel with Flying Dust First Nation with a focus on the nations corporate division and lands management.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will be broadcast from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
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