The LAB respects the decision-making authority of each First Nation to determine their respective paths. Neither the LAB nor the LAB Resource Center solicits First Nations to enter the Framework Agreement process. Our policy is to provide information and support when approached by First Nations seeking workable remedies to the restrictive lands provisions of the Indian Act.
Roughly 15% of First Nations communities across Canada have signed the Framework Agreement and are seeing the benefits of local governance of their lands, environment and resources. Another 15% are either in the development stage or have formally expressed interest. The LAB and the Resource Centre continue to communicate broadly about the benefits of reclaiming governance of lands and resources and each community will consider the opportunity and make the best decision for their unique situation.