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Joseph Quesnel: Empowering aboriginal communities with free markets – National Post
Oct 3, 2016 To help First Nations convert more of their land into urban reserves — First Nation-owned land that Ottawa has designated as reserves, complete with tax-exempt status — the federal government has decided to make changes to its Additions to Reserve (ATR) policy. In 2014, economists with the Fiscal Realities group studied six […]
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K’omoks First Nation Votes “YES”!
On September 12th, 2016, the K’omoks First Nation voted to ratify its land code with an overwhelming approval rate of 92%! This is the 61st successful vote for an Operational signatory community ratifying its land code under the Framework Agreement. The abundantly clear majority signifies the community’s will to resume governance jurisdiction over its lands […]
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Yukon First Nation calls on William and Kate to support land rights – The Globe and Mail
Sep. 28, 2016 As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge admired the snow-capped mountains ringing this small Yukon town, the chief of the Carcross Tagish First Nation appealed for the royal couple’s help to empower aboriginal communities and keep the area pristine. Prince William and his wife, Catherine, visited the southern Yukon community of Carcross […]
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Indigenous People will never Stop Defending Their Land – FNBC
September 28, 2016 There are times when I feel disheartened as an Indigenous person. I think, doesn’t anyone listen to Indigenous people and uphold our values and knowledge? Doesn’t anyone care that our rights are being trampled on? That our grandchildren won’t know what a fish is and that the world as we know it […]
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Information Letter – Process Change Affecting Surface Contracts and Survey Plan Requirements for Oil and Gas Activities on Indian Lands
Introduction Indian Oil and Gas Canada (IOGC), as part of the “Streamlining Lease Administration” project, will be implementing the following as of October 1, 2016: new requirements for survey plans related to oil and gas activities on Indian lands a change to the surface disposition process as it relates to surveys and submission of the […]
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Government of Canada Invests in a Drinking Water Project at Kitigan Zibi and Works with the Community to Expand the Reserve
September 23, 2016 – Kitigan Zibi, QC – Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada All Canadians – including First Nations – should have access to safe, clean and reliable drinking water and addressing water and wastewater infrastructure is a key priority of the Government of Canada. The Government is also committed to advancing reconciliation and improving […]
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Lockdown prompted by ‘possible gunshots’ in Whitehorse, RCMP confirm – CBC
‘There was no direct threat to the school in this situation,’ says detachment commander Sep 21, 2016 A lockdown Tuesday morning at Elijah Smith Elementary School was prompted by possible gunshots reported in a wooded area near McIntyre Drive. Police received a report around 9:30 a.m., a news release says, and immediately headed to the […]
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Voting yes just makes a lot of sense – Kelowna Daily Courier
September 16, 2016 As you know, West Kelowna residents are heading to the polls Saturday for our city hall referendum. It’s been an interesting time in our community — a great deal of discussion about our future and our city hall. We on council like to see this kind of engagement from our community and […]
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BR NB Land Claim – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Sep 16, 2016 TOBIQUE, N.B. – Members of the Tobique First Nationhave approved a land claim deal with the federal government that will provide each member with over 13 thousand dollars. The band in western New Brunswick reports the vote was 864 in favour of the deal. One hundred and […]
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Nunavut government ignores NLCA Article 32, NTI alleges – NunatsiaqOnline
September 15, 2016 Inuit org says governments breaching their obligation to consult The right of Inuit to be consulted in government policy development, guaranteed under Article 32 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, remains an “undervalued and under-utilized” tool for partnership between Inuit and the governments of Nunavut and Canada, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. says. That’s […]
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Tobique First Nation accepts $39M land claim settlement from Ottawa – CBC
Sep 15, 2016 Members vote 865 for, 186 against deal that’s been under negotiation for more than 40 years Tobique First Nation in western New Brunswick has approved a nearly $40-million land claim that’s been under negotiation for more than 40 years. Members voted 865 in favour and 186 against on Wednesday night, said Chief […]
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Bridging the gap: the $24M plan for Highway 400 to cross the French River – CBC
Sep 15, 2016 Two new bridges over French River expected to open to traffic in 2019 The Folo is a new CBC series where we take a closer, more personal look at news stories past and present. Ministry of Transportation area manager Jason Ranger walks along a strip of bare rock leading to the edge […]
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Tobique First Nation votes on $39M land claim settlement – CBC
Land claim has been under negotiation with federal government for more than 40 years Sep 14, 2016 There is fierce support and opposition among members of Tobique First Nation over a nearly $40-million dollar land claim that’s been under negotiation more than 40 years and is finally being decided through a vote Wednesday. The $39.2-million […]
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City of Iqaluit Announces 10 Lots in Apex
September 7, 2016 (Iqaluit, Nunavut) – The City of Iqaluit has announced that ten (10) residential lots in Apex will be selected by a ballot draw to be held 6 PM September 22, 2016, at City Hall. This selection process is in accordance with the City’s Land Administration By-law number 365. “We are pleased to […]
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FNTAA – 23rd Annual National Forum on First Nations Property Taxation
September 7, 2016 The First Nations Tax Administrators Association (FNTAA) is hosting its 23rd Annual National Forum on First Nations Property Taxation on September 29 & 30, 2016 at the Tzeachten Community Centre in Chilliwack, BC. Learn more and register here! The conference brings together leading experts in fields of Property Taxation, Lands Management and […]
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Information Sessions Scheduled For Tsikaristisere / Dundee Claim
Seskehko:wa/September 2, 2016 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has recently concluded negotiations with the Government of Canada regarding the Tsikaristisere/ Dundee Claim. In 1981 (and revised in 1998) the Mohawks of Akwesasne submitted the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Claim under Canada’s Specific Claims Policy, alleging, among other things, that: the 1888 surrender of their lands was invalid; all […]
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Government of Canada, Canadian Pacific, and Penticton Indian Band work together on land transfer and enhanced economic development
September 2, 2016 – Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada is working in partnership with Indigenous peoples and the private sector to create new development opportunities that will improve the well-being and quality of life for their communities, while driving economic growth for all Canadians. The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, together with the […]
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Lessons from the Oppal hearings going into the MMIW inquiry – CBC
‘It stays with you forever,’ says Wally Oppal about serving as a commissioner to B.C. inquiry in 2010 Aug 30, 2016 This Thursday the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls will begin. While this is the first inquiry of its type done at a national level, a similar one was conducted […]
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This isn’t your typical land claim dispute – APTN
August 26, 2016 A group of dissident band members are saying land recently granted to the Mohawks of Akwesasne belongs to them. And now they’re trying to impeach the grand chief. Read More: http://aptn.ca/news/2016/08/26/this-isnt-your-typical-land-claim-dispute/
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Days before start of MMIW inquiry, Indigenous activist raises concerns – CBC
Bernadette Smith worries inquiry won’t include enough voices from remote First Nations Aug 29, 2016 A Winnipeg-based activist whose sister disappeared eight years ago says while she thinks many good things will come from an inquiry into Canada’s murdered and missing Indigenous women, she also worries voices from some First Nations communities won’t be heard. […]
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2016 LAB Annual General Meeting & 2016 Framework Agreement Land Governance and Economic Development Conference
NOTICE: The 2016 Framework Agreement Land Governance and Economic Development Conference is being held on October 11-13, at the Dakota Dunes Casino & Resort The 2016 LAB Annual General Meeting is being held, following the conference, on October 14, at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel 2016 Framework Agreement Land Governance and Economic Development Conference Conference […]
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Moose Cree sets out terms for development – The Sudbury Star
August 24, 2016 The newly elected chief and council of the Moose Cree First Nation held a press conference in Timmins on Tuesday to declare publicly – in no uncertain terms – that their traditional territory and the resources within it belonged to their people. Not only that, but anyone looking to develop it would […]
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Additional Notice to Become a Participant for the Draft Nunavut Land Use Plan Public Hearing
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Please see the attached notice to become a participant for the Draft Nunavut Land Use Plan Public Hearing Attachment 2016-08-23 Notice to Become Participant for the DNLUP Public Hearing.pdf 2016-08-23 Notice to Become Participant for the DNLUP Public Hearing_Inuktitut.pdf 2016-08-23 Avis pour Devenir Participant a la Conference Publique du PAN.pdf NT5
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Lower Nicola First Nation: the 59th Operational signatory community under the Framework Agreement!!
Another Community Votes “YES”! On August 11th and 12th, the Lower Nicola First Nation became the 59th Operational signatory community under the Framework Agreement, after voting to ratify its land code. It was yet another important moment in the history of the Framework Agreement as Lower Nicola First Nation members voted with a very clear majority that they […]
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Urban reserves can spur First Nation economic development – Fraser Institute Blog
August 17, 2016 The federal government has changed its additions to reserve policy (ATR) to streamline and improve the process for changing First Nation-held land into urban reserves. An urban reserve is land that Ottawa has designated as a First Nation reserve in an urban setting and that maintains the tax-exemption status of reserve lands. […]
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Corporate Conquistadors Rape Indigenous Lands and Bodies: Pam PAlmater – Telesur
August 16, 2016 Canada’s National Inquiry into Murdered and Disappeared Indigenous Women ought to investigate the role of the extractive industry. Recently, KWG Resources Incorporated, a Canadian mining company, posted a video online using women dressed in bikinis to promote the mining of chromite on Indigenous lands in northern Ontario, known as the Ring of […]
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First Nation Calling For Land Loss Compensation – PortageOnline.com
August 16, 2016 Councillors at Dakota Tipi First Nation are hoping to set up a meeting with various levels of government, to discuss compensation for the relocation of their people in the 1950s. Karl Stone briefly raised the issue at the recent Labour Market Transfer Agreement roundtable in Portage la Prairie, but says they want […]
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Canada lags Latin America, Africa on indigenous land rights laws: study – The Globe and Mail
Aug. 09, 2016 Wealthier countries including the United States and Australia score behind Latin America and African nations when it comes to laws protecting indigenous land rights, according to the first analysis of an online global map of land ownership. Known as ‘LandMark’, the interactive platform was launched nine months ago with the aim of […]
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LABRC: New “Myths and Facts” document, regarding the Framework Agreement, available online!
The First Nations Land Management Act (FNLMA) is the guiding document that First Nations become subject to No, this is incorrect. The First Nation Land Management Act (FNLMA) ratifies and brings into effect the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management (Framework Agreement). It is this agreement that is actively being implemented. First Nations sign […]
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Three more Communities Vote “Yes”!!!
On June 10th and 11th, the Chawathil First Nation became the 58th Operational signatory community under the Framework Agreement, after voting to ratify its land code. It was a historic day for the community as Chawathil First Nation members voted with an overwhelming majority that they wished to resume their jurisdiction over their lands and […]
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Opaskwayak Cree Nation – Environmental Protection and Law Regime
On June 21st, 2016 Opaskwayak Cree Nation held a proclamation and signing ceremony for their first set of Environmental Laws developed under their land code and the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management. Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) was one of the original 14 signatories to the Framework Agreement for First Nation Land Management on […]
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation: Notice of Proposed Local Revenue Law and Invitation To Make Representations
July 18, 2016 NOTICE IS GIVEN, pursuant to section 6 of the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (the“FMA”), that theTsleil-WaututhNation proposes to enact the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Property Transfer Tax Law, 2016 (the “Proposed Law”). DESCRIPTION OFPROPOSED LAW:TheProposed Law is a taxation law made under the general authority of section5(1)(a)of the FMA. The Proposed Law provides for a tax […]
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Agreements provide new path forward for B.C., shíshálh
July 19, 2016 The provincial government and the shíshálh Nation have achieved three agreements that provide the foundation for lasting reconciliation and a strong collaborative working relationship. A new Government-to-Government Agreement provides a framework for further work to reconcile the interests and goals of both the shíshálh Nation and the Province. It means both parties […]
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New Land Titles Act regulations are first of their kind in Canada
July 5, 2016 WHITEHORSE—The Government of Yukon has proclaimed the Land Titles Act, 2015 and enacted its accompanying regulations, an unprecedented milestone for the territory and the country. “The Yukon government is pleased to be leading the country with these groundbreaking legislative changes,” Premier Darrell Pasloski said. “We are delivering on our promise to establish […]
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Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation: First to exercise FMA property tax jurisdiction in Ontario
July 5, 2016 The Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point (CKSP) has recently become the first First Nation in Ontario to establish its property taxation jurisdiction under the FMA. As part of rolling out its property tax regime, the CKSP has also formalized a working relationship with Municipal Property Assessment Corporation of Ontario (MPAC) resulting […]
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A new fiscal relationship for First Nations: Expanded jurisdiction for a nation-to-nation relationship
July 5, 2016 First Nations today simply do not have enough funding or power to solve the numerous difficult issues they are plagued with every day. Many First Nations across Canada are struggling to deliver the most basic services to their community members with meagre resources and little capacity. However, these First Nations want to […]
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2016 Draft Nunavut Land Use Plan
June 23, 2016, Iqaluit Nunavut: The Nunavut Planning Commission is pleased to announce that the final Draft Nunavut Land Use Plan is now available on our website at: http://www.nunavut.ca/en/draft-plan. It is currently available online in English and will be available in Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun, and French on our website in July. Copies of the translated documents […]
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Amendments to the Provincial Lands Act, 2016 Introduced
June 14, 2016 Today, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart introduced amendments to The Provincial Lands Act (PLA). The Provincial Lands Act is jointly administered by the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment. The revised Act will create a more attractive business climate and financial certainty for investors by incorporating their needs into legislation. It will also provide […]
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Communique from the Office of Okimaw Iskewew and Headmen/Headwomen
Jun 8, 2016 RE: OCHAPOWACE NATION AND THE REGINA BYPASS PROJECT In 1996, Ochapowace Nation had the forethought and vision to purchase a tract of land (285 acres), seven kilometres east of Regina, Saskatchewan, adjacent to the TransCanada Highway #1. Currently, the land is generating revenue through an agricultural lease agreement with a local farmer. […]
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Final Notice to Become a Participant for the Draft Nunavut Land Use Plan Public Hearing
June 1, 2016 Pursuant to section 11.5.4 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) and section 51 of the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act (Canada) (NUPPAA), the Nunavut Planning Commission (NPC) will conduct a Public Hearing on the Draft Nunavut Land Use Plan (DNLUP), tentatively scheduled for March/April, 2017 in Iqaluit at a location […]
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Land Governance Manual – Think Tank Session #1
Land Governance Manual – Think Tank Session #1 “Allotment & Custom Holdings” June 15-16, 2016 Matsqui First Nation Hall – 5720 Julian Drive – Abbotsford, BC Request for Participation To: BC FNLM Operational First Nations From: FNLM Resource Centre RE: LAND GOVERNANCE MANUAL – THINK TANK SESSION #1 – JUNE 15-16, 2016 Date: Wednesday, June […]
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First Nations Gazette completes digitization of section 81 and section 85.1 by-laws
Kamloops, BC – First Nation by-laws, currently in force, and passed pursuant to s.81 and s. 85.1 of the Indian Act, are now available electronically on the First Nations Gazette (FNG) website. The FNG provides a comprehensive, online source for First Nation legislation in Canada, including laws, by-laws and codes. The FNG also provides a […]
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Nisichawaysihk Cree Nation Addition to Reserve Land for Mystery Lake Hotel Complex Complete
May 20, 2016 Thompson, MB Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs, today congratulated Nisichawaysihk Cree Nation on the announcement that their Addition to Reserve of land at Mystery Lake Hotel Complex is complete. The Addition to Reserve will create an urban reserve of 1.702 hectares (4.21 […]
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Yellowknife area recreation management planning beginning this summer
YELLOWKNIFE (May 18, 2016) The Government of the Northwest Territories is asking for your participation in developing a recreation management plan for the Yellowknife periphery area. This work builds on previous public engagements and surveys completed as part of the Recreational Land Management Framework development to date and will narrow in on Yellowknife area recreational […]
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Nunavut land referendum results
May 10, 2016 For Immediate Release Nunavut land referendum results IQALUIT, Nunavut (May 10, 2016) – Nunavummiut cast their votes in a community-by-community referendum on May 9, 2016, to determine if municipal lands could be sold in the territory. “The Government of Nunavut is pleased that Nunavummiut have expressed their views of their communities through […]
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City Transfers Land to Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre Society
May 5, 2016 Summary At the In Camera meeting on April 4, 2016, Council approved, in principle, the sale of 1406 Bowen Road to the Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre (NAC) for $1 to facilitate the creation of a affordable rental housing project that will support urban aboriginals living off Reserve in Nanaimo. NAC will leverage the […]
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Lake Cowichan First Nation Economic Development Lands Feasibility Study
In 2013, Lake Cowichan First Nation (LCFN) completed a 5-year Economic Development Plan which outlined a strategic plan for addressing economic development opportunities for the community. Building on this initial plan, the goal of this project is to review the economic development potential for the lands within the current LCFN land base, and assess the […]
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Nunavut land referendum on May 9
May 03, 2016 Public Service Announcement Nunavut land referendum on May 9 Start Date: May 3, 2016 End Date: May 9, 2016 Nunavut-wide 45 sec Nunavummiut will vote in a territory-wide land referendum on May 9, 2016, in accordance with the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The outcome of the referendum will determine if municipalities can […]
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Acting Deputy Minister of Lands appointed
YELLOWKNIFE (April 29, 2016) Premier Bob McLeod has named Ms. Kate Hearn as acting Deputy Minister of the Department of Lands. Ms. Hearn replaces Mr. Mark Warren on May 8, who is retiring from the Government of the Northwest Territories. Quotes “Ms. Hearn brings years of experience in Northern natural resources management, serving in positions […]
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Nunavut land referendum on May 9
April 22, 2016 Public Service Announcement Nunavut land referendum on May 9 Nunavummiut will vote in a territory-wide land referendum on May 9, 2016, in accordance with the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The outcome of the referendum will determine if municipalities can sell municipal lands. A “yes” vote will make it possible for a municipality […]
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