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Miawpukek First Nation Self-Government Agreement-In-Principle.

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Manitoba
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Indigenous peoples Governance Contract/agreement Sub-national agreement Land tenure Vested rights/existing rights Financing EIA Authorization/permit Registration Inspection Jurisdictional competence Tax/levy Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Procedural matters Enforcement/compliance
Geographical area
Americas, North America
Abstract

The present Agreement between the Miawpukek First Nation and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Newfoundland and Labrador establishes the framework of a modern First Nation Government forming the basis for negotiating the Final Agreement. In particular, the Agreement provides for the power to enact laws of a local or private nature on settlement land and for many aspects of the citizens' lives (marriage, adoption, education, administration of estates,

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca