Land Code
What is Land Code?
Drafted and approved by the community, the Land Code becomes the basic land law of the First Nation. When it comes into effect, approximately 44 sections of the Indian Act no longer apply, and Canada is no longer involved in the decision making of the First Nation’s land and resources. The Land Code does not have to be approved by the Minister or any federal department.
What is an Individual Agreement?
An Individual Agreement, developed between each First Nation and Canada and will address matters such as operational funding, reserve boundary description, etc.
What is the Community Ratification Process?
For a First Nation to re-assume control over its land, the Land Code and the Individual Agreement must be ratified by the eligible voters of the First Nation. All eligible voters, members of the First Nation who are at least 18 years of age, whether living off-reserve or on-reserve, have the right to vote on the Land Code and the Individual Agreement.
Wahnapitae First Nation Land Code
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Additional Information
General Information
- Framework Agreement
- Summary of Framework Agreement
- FAQ
- First Nation Land Management Act
- Summary of the FNLM Act
- RHT First Nations
- Signatories - Ontario
- 44 Sections of the Indian Act (English Version)
- Get to Know CRP
- Get to Know FA
- Get to Know IA
- Get to Know LC
Wahnapitae Specific Information
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