Cree-Naskapi (of Quebec) Act (S.C. 1984, c. 18). Country/Territory Canada Document type Legislation Date 1984 (2014) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act respecting certain provisions of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and the Northeastern Quebec Agreement relating principally to Cree and Naskapi local government and to the land regime governing Category IA and Category IA-N land. Subject Land & soil Keyword Basic legislation Indigenous peoples Land tenure Subdivision of land Contract/agreement Transfer Ownership Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Access right Institution Land commission Tax/levy Governance Cadastre/land registration Offences/penalties Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The present Act is made under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. In particular, the Act deals with Category IA and Category IA-N native lands and their local administration. Category IA lands are those that were transferred from the Province of Quebec to the Government of Canada for the exclusive use and profit of the Cree bands in the James Bay region. Category IA-N lands are those transferred to the Government of Canada from the Province of Quebec for the exclusive use and profit of the Naskapi. Full text English Website www.canada.justice.gc.ca References - Legislation Implements James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. Legislation | Canada | 1975 Keyword: Indigenous peoples, EIA, Institution, Contract/agreement, Public health, Social protection, Land tenure, Subdivision of land, Transfer, Ownership Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Cree-Naskapi Land Registry Regulations (SOR/86-1070). Legislation | Canada | 1986 Keyword: Indigenous peoples, Land tenure, Cadastre/land registration, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Dispute settlement, Procedural matters, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX