WHAT IS A LAND CODE?

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Our land code is a land law specific to Sqwá First Nation and will replace the 44 lands management provisions of the Indian Act.

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The land code and its contents have been drafted by Sqwá First Nation and its membership and has made provisions for the following matters:

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• Identifying the reserve lands to be managed.

• Develop general rules and procedures for the use and occupation of these lands by members and others.

• The making and publishing of Sqwá First Nation Land Laws. 

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The land code provides increased protection for reserve land and resources.

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WHAT IS AN INDIVIDUAL AGREEMENT?

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Negotiated between the First Nation and Canada to deal with such matters as:

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• Reserve lands to be managed

• Specifics of the transfer of the administration of land from Canada to the First Nation

• Transfer of revenue and capital monies to Sqwá First Nation

• An interim environmental assessment process

• Funding

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WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY RATIFICATION PROCESS?

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The procedure for the community ratification process is developed by the community in accordance with the Framework Agreement

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• Every eligible voter 18 yrs.+ as of last voting day must have the opportunity to freely vote

• Inclusive of On-Reserve and Off-Reserve Voters

• In-person Polling Stations; or

• Mail-in or electronic voting.