On May 20, 2015, by a community-record breaking participation of 43% of all eligible voters, Shawanaga First Nation members cast their ballots in the Ratification Vote on their Land Code. An overwhelming majority of the members who cast a ballot gave a clear message that authority over land governance will be returned to Shawanaga First Nation from the Federal Department of Aboriginal Affairs. Shawanaga First Nation is the 56th community to ratify its land code under the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management! Congratulations Shawanaga First Nation!!!
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