A First Nation member's five-year banishment was overturned after he challenged the band council's decision, sparking legal and governance debates.

A 54-year-old member of a northern First Nation had his five-year banishment lifted after challenging the band council’s decision to restrict his access to the reservation following a police confrontation and criminal charge. Though the ban is now lifted, he is pursuing legal action against the band council, raising concerns about due process and the council’s authority to enforce such measures. The case underscores ongoing tensions between tribal governance and individual rights on Indigenous lands. The Bois Forte Band of Chippewa is involved, though specific legal claims remain unclear.