Common use of Land Management Clause in Contracts

Land Management. In accordance with their respective Land Code and First Nation laws, a First Nation has jurisdiction over decision making in relation to the First Nation Land and natural resources, including leasing, developing, managing revenues and authorizing expenditures. However, First Nation Land cannot be sold or surrendered for sale. In keeping with the principle that First Nation land will not be reduced in area or quality, there is a procedure for exchanging lands if the First Nation regards such an exchange as advantageous. Land management powers only relate to First Nation Land. The Framework Agreement does not affect any lands, or any rights in lands, that are not subject to the Land Code.

Land Management. In accordance with their respective Land Code and First Nation laws, a First Nation has jurisdiction over decision making in relation to the First Nation Land and natural resources, including leasing, developing, managing revenues and authorizing expenditures. However, First Nation Land cannot be sold or surrendered for sale. In keeping with the principle that First Nation land will not be reduced in area or quality, there is a procedure for exchanging lands if the First Nation regards such an exchange as advantageous. Land management powers only relate to First Nation Land. The Framework Agreement does not affect any lands, or any rights in lands, that are not subject to the Land Code.