WHAT IS A LAND CODE?

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Our land code is land law specific to Woodstock First Nation (WFN) and will replace the 44 land management sections of the Indian Act.

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The Woodstock First Nation Land Code and its contents will be drafted by the WFN membership and will make provisions for the following matters:

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• Identifying the reserve lands to be managed.

• Develop general rules and procedures for the use and occupation of these lands by members and others.

• The making and publishing of WFN land laws.

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The land code provides increased protection for reserve land and resources.

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WHAT IS AN INDIVIDUAL AGREEMENT?

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An Individual Agreement is negotiated between the First Nation and Canada to deal with such matters as:

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• Reserve lands to be managed

• Specifics of the transfer of the administration of land from Canada to the First Nation

• Transfer of revenue and capital monies

• An interim environmental assessment process

• Funding

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WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY RATIFICATION PROCESS?

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The procedure for the community ratification process is developed by the community in accordance with the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.  It provides for:

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• All eligible voters 18 yrs.+ (as of last voting day) to have the opportunity to  vote

• On-reserve and off-reserve voters have the opportunity to vote

• In-person polling stations, mail-in and/or electronic voting, etc.