First Nations Land Management Resource Centre
P.O. Box 1022 L0E 1R0 Sutton West, ON, Canada

'Archaic' government rules restricting Indigenous communities' control over elections The First Nation Land Management Resource Centre and some land code First Nations Participated in this project. "Jennifer Predie, was the lands manager for Wasauksing First Nation during the study. She said the project allowed the community for the first time ever to use online voting for the ratification of its land code. Land codes allow reserves to manage laws, processes and procedur...es to manage lands and resources outside of the Indian Act." https://www.cbc.ca//ham/indigeouns-online-voting-1.6006987

BC Links to Learning is on now!

Framework Agreement Community Experiences Video Series #8 Since the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management was signed in 1996, communities across the country have forged ahead to regain governance over their reserve lands, natural resources, and environment. We are pleased to share a collection of videos in the coming weeks about the experiences shared by the leadership of Framework Agreement First Nation communities. Video #8 in this series is with Phil Goulais..., a Land Advisory Board member and former Chief of Nipissing First Nation. Phil reminisces on the remarkable past efforts that have led his community to today's social and economic successes and to the ongoing progress made by a new generation of leaders - who have expanded on this land management authority which will carry his community well into the future. Please follow this link: posted to vimeo at and on our website athttps://landsadvisoryboard.ca/25th-anniversary/ and is on Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/542265324: https://landsadvisoryboard.ca/25th-anniversary/ #indigenouslandmanagement #firstnationslandmanagement #labrc

We are please to remind everyone of the upcoming BC Links to Learning 2021 Supporting First Nations Economic Development and Land Management this coming Monday, May 3rd and Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. Registration is now open through the following link: https://whova.com/portal/registration/ltls_202105/ To view a copy of the event's agenda, workshop descriptions and speaker bios, please visit event's website. https://whova.com/web/ltls_202105/

Richard welcomes Steven Roy Johnston to the show this week. Being a Land Advisory Board member and Councillor for Mistawasis First Nation Steven comes from a long line of community leaders, and from one of the largest First Nations in Canada. Having taken on a land code fairly recently in 2017, Steven speaks to the continued protection of treaties with a land code, and the need for planning 7 generations ahead. Having a deep appreciation for the history of the community St...even believes the leadership has adapted to change and growing the community with strong economic development and a bigger better future for his community and the many others that will take on a land code in the future. To listen please follow this link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1515202/8106422 The Land Decolonized Podcast can also be found anywhere you usually tune in: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Podchaser, Player FM, iheartRADIO and now Amazon Music! #indigenouslandmanagement #firstnationslandmanagement #labrc

Since the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management was signed in 1996, communities across the country have forged ahead to regain governance over their reserve lands, natural resources, and environment. We are pleased to share a collection of videos in the coming weeks about the experiences shared by the leadership of Framework Agreement First Nation communities. Video #6 in this series is with Land Advisory Board member and Chief of T'Sou-ke First Nation, Gordon ...Planes. Chief Planes shares how T'Sou-ke First Nation's Land Code facilitates their vision for safeguarding the environment and ensuring cultural health and food sustainability while providing an opportunity for future generations to thrive. Please follow this link:https://vimeo.com/523960664 #indigenouslandmanagement #firstnationslandmanagement #labrc

Hiawatha First Nation prepares to vote on law to take control over how its lands are used Since 2018, the community, located about 100 kilometres east of Toronto, has been developing a land code policy. "We're the stewards of the land; we need to be the ones to make the decisions in order to protect and have access to it for future generations," said Krystal Cowie, a Hiawatha band member who is planning on voting to approve the land code. ... Hiawatha councillor Jeff Loucks, who holds the portfolio for lands, said approving the land code would be transformative, removing the community also known as Mississaugas of Rice Lake from under the Indian Act when it comes to decisions related to land use and returning responsibility of Hiawatha lands back to its citizens. https://www.cbc.ca//hiawatha-first-nation-land-code-1.5998

This week Richard speaks to Joe Hall, Grand Chief of the Sto:lo Nation and former chief of Tzeachten First Nation. Having been impressed with the evolution of First Nations who have taken on a land code, positive change in the working relationships with local governments, planning and implementing land management processes, and putting control for self-government in the hands of the people have made all the difference for his community. To listen please follow this link: ht...tps://www.buzzsprout.com/1515202/8142818 The Land Decolonized Podcast can also be found anywhere you usually tune in: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Podchaser, Player FM, iheartRADIO and now Amazon Music! #indigenouslandmanagement #firstnationslandmanagement #labrc