Celebrating 30 Years of First Nation Land Governance Under the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.
Westbank First Nation, British Columbia, February 12, 2026 /LAB/RC
The Lands Advisory Board is proud to mark the 30th anniversary of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management, a landmark achievement that has reshaped reserve land governance in Canada.
Signed on February 12, 1996, by 13 First Nations and the Government of Canada, the Framework Agreement was sought, developed and negotiated by First Nations and stands as a defining milestone in modern First Nation – Canada relations. In response to the crushing limitations of the Indian Act, First Nation leaders came together to establish a voluntary, practical, and enduring framework rooted in respect for inherent jurisdiction and accountability to their members. Thirty years later, that vision continues to advance First Nation land governance nationwide.
The anticipated 2026 launch of the First Nation Land Governance Registry (FNLGR) will mark a keystone of the 30th-anniversary celebrations. As a First Nation-led, independent registry, FNLGR modernizes land governance by providing a clear and accurate view of active land interests, parcels, and related instruments – strengthening transparency and legal certainty while supporting faster, more confident housing, infrastructure, and investment decisions on First Nation lands.
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