Facing eviction on WFN

[ohgeeze]

I really hope that this doesn't happen again. Where does one go from here, how can this kind of BS be changed. I've been talking to a few people in these 4 parks, they are scared and before you say they shouldn't have bought there, they did and its not like they can just walk away. Selling was difficult and now even more so. I think that the person who asked "why do FN's people seem to have the law on their side" has all the right in the world to ask this question...that is how they feel and I bet a lot of people feel this way...they just don't say it! To the person who lived in that same park, did you move because of the owner? I'm not trying to pry and you certainly don't have to answer. Did the owner hassle you or your neighbours? Its just this is sounding more and more like the owner has several temper tantrums.

[oneh2obabe]

Nobody knows what went on between the tenant and the owner. Unless those facts become public knowledge, who can say which party was ultimately responsible for the eviction notice being given? I know people in parks owned by that Locatee and they don't have any problems.

I've never had a problem in any dealings with WFN and find them more than helpful with a phone call or at the band office whenever I have any questions.

[omisimaw]

Self-government agreements are one means of building sound governance and institutional capacity that allow Aboriginal communities to contribute to, and participate in, the decisions that affect their lives and carry out effective relationships with other governments. Self-government agreements give Aboriginal groups greater control and law-making authority over a comprehensive range of jurisdictions, including governance, social and economic development, education, health, lands and more.

http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100016293/1100100016294

[Randall T]

I did business with WFN for many years. They were one of my best clients, pleasant to work with and always paid their bills on time. I had zero issues with them and would have been fortunate if all of my clients had been that professional.

[janalta]

I did business with WFN for many years. They were one of my best clients, pleasant to work with and always paid their bills on time. I had zero issues with them and would have been fortunate if all of my clients had been that professional.

Everyone at the WFN offices are the same way...very good to deal with.
Doesn't matter which department or services, they are all very friendly, helpful and professional.

Individual land owners are not a reflection of the WFN as a whole - and not all land or park owners are members of the WFN.

[omisimaw]

WFN are self governing. Anyone on their lands fall under their auspices .... time for folks to stop trying to equate it to your local government rules and regulations.... time for these types to educate themselves on self government.... you personally do not have to agree with any law, any where, but doing so will only lead you down a slippery path.

[omisimaw]

Garage sale information

Despite a public outcry, the park owners have not broken any laws and were apparently within their rights to take the garage.

http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-134199-101-.htm#134199

[ValB58]

yes its so unfair that you suggest what ? a bounty ? ship them all to the moon to toil in moon mines? build a fence around first nations reserves and keep em under control? lol i lived in same trailer park , the wfn never bothered me or my neighbours ever , it was tomcat who seemed bossy , not wfn

omg, someone asks about the laws relating to First Nations and this is your reply???

A bounty, ship them to moon mines?

lakevixen, you are really a messed up person.

I concur.

[Ken7]

http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100016293/1100100016294

The best part of your link is - "Good Governance", I just about peed my shorts reading all about it.

[chapjuan]

the whole thing is ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!

[maryjane48]

How come the First Nations people have so many laws that protect them? Its really not fair!

my reply was to this , the thread is about the trailer court owner and the people that got evicted , it is not about why first nations have in some folks minds , some special laws protecting them , when infact the opposite is true . besides the owner of trailer park booted them out not fn people in general.i think if anyone has experience with being booted of land and not receiving proper compensation would be who? lol yes i do not think you want hear answer to that .

[ohgeeze]

Maybe we could move that topic to another forum as this is about being evicted! However I do feel that everyone is entitled to voice their opinion/or questions and its the moderators who decide what can and cannot be voiced.

The fact is they were evicted...the law was not on their side, my question is...will this continue to happen to others now that the landlord knows he/she can? This I'm sure is not a comfortable feeling for those living there and how can it be stopped from happening again?

[Randall T]

If they're in the business of renting trailer pads and making money, why would they start getting rid of their renters without provocation? This may just be an isolated case for reasons we know nothing about.

[ohgeeze]

From what I've been told and you can clearly see if you drive through (some) of these MHP's there are a number of homes that have been torn down and they were in now way dilapidated and could have been sold. No new homes are moving in...what does that say? There are some people who have bought there to 1) use it as a stepping stone until they have saved enough to move one and 2) retire there. I just wish someone knows of a way to protect the rest of these people. Some are so scared they WILL NOT say anything about anything. That is not the way anyone should have to live. Worried that they could be next for any made up reason. I know the garage was legally taken, however...if these fellows were such good tenants for X number of years then why were they evicted. From what I've read, it states its because they chose to dispute the actions of the landlord. So, its shut up and put up or your "out".

[Randall T]

But that's the way it is when you have no ownership interest in the land. Landowners who operate MHP's can decide to shut them down and use the land for something else if they so choose. There is no entitlement for the renters besides proper notice/compensation as the law requires. If you don't own the land, you don't have rights to say how it's used.