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Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada and Westbank First Nation.

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Land & soil
Keyword
Indigenous peoples Agricultural development Contract/agreement Pollution control Land tenure Public land Vested rights/existing rights
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The purpose of this Agreement is to implement aspects of the inherent right of self-government by Westbank First Nation on Westbank Lands based on the recognition that the inherent right of self-government is an existing aboriginal right within section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. The Agreement covers items such as the First Nation’s powers of government and membership, financial and resource management, agriculture, environmental protection, culture and language, education, and health services. The Westbank First Nation has five reserves in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley totalling approximately 5,306 acres. The text consists of 311 sections divided into 33 Parts and 1 Schedule.

Full text
English/French
Website
www.gc.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Westbank First Nation Land Registry Regulations (SOR/2007-232).

Legislation | Canada | 2007 (2007)

Keyword: Indigenous peoples, Land tenure, Registration, Cadastre/land registration, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Westbank First Nation Self-Government Act (S.C. 2004, c. 17).

Legislation | Canada | 2004 (2013)

Keyword: Indigenous peoples, Agricultural development, Contract/agreement, Pollution control, Land tenure

Source: FAO, FAOLEX