Press Releases

• January 23, 2012
  • The Harper Government announced that eighteen more First Nations will soon begin a process to opt out of the 34 land-related sections of the Indian Act and assume control over their reserve land and resources.
• November 18, 2011
  • Congratulations to Kahkewistahaw First Nation on the passing of their land code. Please Click Here to view the press release. To view the background document for Kahkewistahaw First Nation please Click Here.
• October 20, 2011
  • Chiefs and AANDC Minister sign historic agreement to improve funding
• August 19, 2011
  • Nanoose Vote Press Release
• March 31, 2003
  • Seventeen First Nations Sign Framework Agreement To First Nations Land Management Initiative
• March 20, 2002
  • First Nations Land Management Initiative - An Important Step Towards Self-Governance For First Nations
• June 18, 1999
  • Historic First Nations Land Legislation Proclaimed
  • First Nations Land Management Act (FNLMA)

• Congratulations to Chief Darcy Bear of Whitecap Dakota First Nations on recently being honoured as the Recipient of 2011 Saskatchewan Order of Merit:

Saskatchewan Order of Merit

To view a video interview with Chief Bear as seen on Global Saskatoon; Click Here

• Congratulations to Kahkewistahaw First Nation on the passing of their land code. Please Click Here to view the press release. To view the background document for Kahkewistahaw First Nation please Click Here.
  
  
• Chiefs and AANDC Minister sign historic agreement to improve funding, Click Here to read the full press release.
• To view the 2011-2012 quarterly reports for the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre Inc. Click Here
• To view the official transcript of the meeting with the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development by the LAB, please Click Here. If you would like to listen to the audio from the meeting, please Click Here.
  
• Job Opportunity - Lands Manager at Atikameksheng Anishnawbek (Whitefish Lake) Please Click Here for more information or visit the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek website at: www.atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca
• The 2011 Lands Advisory Board Annual General Meeting was held October 19 & 20, 2011
• Documents for the 2011 AGM are now available:
• Letter from Chief Louie to Minister Duncan Click Here
• Reply from Minister Duncan to Chief Louie Click Here
• LAB AGM agenda please Click Here

• To view the 2011 BCR nominations for the LAB regional representation, use the following links
  • BC Click Here
  • Prairies Click Here
  • East Click Here

• To view the 2011 LAB Report of the Electoral Officer please Click Here

• Lands management opportunities leading to healthier communities as industry leader Mike Holmes "Building Homes and Building Skills" partners with Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. Mike Holmes recently visited the community, follow this LINK for video

• August 19, 2011 press release regarding the Nanoose First Nation vote - Nanoose Vote Press Release

• On August 8 and 9, 2011 the band members of Nanoose First Nation cast their ballots in the Ratification Vote on their Land Code. By an undeniable majority of 90% of ballots cast the community gave a clear message that authority over land management be returned to Nanoose First Nation. This is the 35th First Nation to ratify the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management.

• The members of the Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, both on and off reserve, participated in the Land Code vote on June 22 and 25, 2011. From Kenora to Thunder Bay, Winnipeg to Fort Frances, and from all parts of Canada, the community gave a clear indication that control over land management be returned to Big Island. Over 89% approved the Land Code, effectively opting out of the land management sections of the Indian Act.

• On May 26 and 27, 2011 Songhees First Nation voting members cast ballots to re assume jurisdiction over their lands and resources. A strong majority vote confirmed that the Songhees First Nation voting members wish to retake control of land governance under the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.

• Director of Lands and Real Estate Operation employment opportunity at Songhees Nation Click Here

• Congratulations to Sumas First Nation on their land code vote. Of the registered voters who cast a ballot, 73% voted in favor of the land code.

• Congratulations to Swan Lake First Nation on their land code vote. Of registered voters who cast a ballot, 87% voted in favor of the land code. Please visit the Swan Lake First Nation website for more information.

• Tsleil-Waututh Nation Employment Opportunity: Manager of Lands

• Congratulations to Chemawawin Cree Nation on their land code vote. Of registered voters who cast a ballot, 75% voted in favor of the land code.

• Congratulations to Skawahlook First Nation on their land code vote. Of registered voters who cast a ballot, 77% voted in favor of the land code.