June 24th. 2017:
Temagami First Nation votes YES!
In an outstanding show of support, members of Temagami First Nation (TFN) in Ontario ratified their community Land Code. TFN is the 74th community to become an Operational Signatory to the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management. With over 87% of participating, registered voters supporting the TFN Land Code, members of the community can take great pride in regaining governance control over their reserve lands and resources. With a number of plans already in the works to develop their own environmental and zoning practices, streamlining additions to reserve, developing a higher standard of custom land laws (vs existing government laws), and creating economic independence for the community, the TFN Land Code will initiate a range of opportunities, with lasting positive effects, on Temagami lands for generations to come. Congratulations Temagami!
Resources
LABRC.com
Temagami First Nation Land Code Final Certified
Individual Agreement Final 2017
Land Code News 2016
First Nations Land Management Act
Summary of First Nations Land Management Act
Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management
Summary of Framework Agreement
Summary of our Temagami First Nation Land Code
Summary of our Individual Agreement