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Celebrating 30 Years of First Nation Leadership in Land Governance
On May 5, 2026, the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation hosted a celebration gathering for the 30th anniversary of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management (Framework Agreement). Held in the very hall [...]
150 Years of Indian Act Control. 30 Years of First Nations Taking it Back!
150 Years of Indian Act Control. On April 12, 2026, Canada quietly reached a solemn milestone that should have demanded national reflection: 150 years since the passage of the Indian Act. There were no celebrations and [...]
Across the country, First Nations are strengthening land governance by developing community-led laws, stewarding their lands and resources, planning for future generations, and exercising jurisdiction in ways that reflect their unique priorities, values, and traditions.
This blog highlights the people, initiatives, and innovations driving that work. Through stories, insights, and practical experiences from communities across the country, it explores the successes, challenges, and lessons emerging from land use planning, environmental stewardship, First Nation law enforcement, community development, and other areas of land governance under the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.
Whether you are a Chief, Councillor, Lands Manager, community member, practitioner, or partner, we invite you to explore, learn, and be inspired by the innovations in First Nation land governance and the communities leading the way.