Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.

Subject

Environment gen., Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Indigenous peoples Pollution control Human rights Financing Sustainable development Dispute settlement Royalties/fees Tax/levy Enforcement/compliance Ownership Property rights Traditional rights/customary rights Vested rights/existing rights Land tenure Governance Expropriation Institution Urban land Protection of species Collecting/harvesting Cultural heritage National parks Protected area

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract

The Sahtu Dene and Metis and Canada have negotiated this Agreement in order to meet the following objectives: a) to provide for certainty and clarity of rights to ownership and use of land and resources; b) to provide the specific rights and benefits in this agreement in exchange for the relinquishment by the Sahtu Dene and Metis of certain rights claimed in any part of Canada by treaty or otherwise; c) to recognize and encourage the way of life of the Sahtu Dene and Metis which is based on the cultural and economic relationship between them and the land; d) to encourage the self-sufficiency of the Sahtu Dene and Metis and to enhance their ability to participate fully in all aspects of the economy; e) to provide the Sahtu Dene and Metis with specific benefits, including financial compensation, land and other economic benefits; f) to provide the Sahtu Dene and Metis with wildlife harvesting rights and the right to participate in decision making concerning wildlife harvesting and management; g) to provide the Sahtu Dene and Metis the right to participate in decision making concerning the use, management and conservation of land, water and resources; h) to protect and conserve the wildlife and environment of the settlement area for present and future generations; and i) to ensure the Sahtu Dene and Metis the opportunity to negotiate self-government agreements.

Full text

English

Website

www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Sahtu Dene and Metis Land Claim Settlement Act (S.C. 1994, c. 27).

Legislation | Canada | 1994 (2016)

Keyword: Indigenous peoples, Institution, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX