Land Code
Welcome to the Lac Seul First Nation Land Code Page
Watch our Land Code video – we created this video in January 2021. Thanks to MJ Interactive!
Development Phase
Lac Seul is currently developing a Land Code in an effort to transfer land management jurisdiction from the federal government to our community members and First Nation as a whole.
Lac Seul First Nation entered as a signatory into the Framework Agreement under the First Nation Land Management in April 2019. This Framework Agreement provides First Nations with the option to govern their reserve lands and resources under their own land codes, free from constraints imposed by the federal government and Indian Act. The option to govern reserve lands and operate outside the Indian Act can only be achieved with the consent of Lac Seul band members by means of referendum/vote.
A First Nation signatory to the Framework Agreement exercises its land management option by creating its own Land Code, drafting a community ratification process, and entering into an Individual Agreement with Canada. LSFN’s Land Code is in draft form and is now available for community input and feedback, further revisions will be expected with additional drafts at a later date. It is essential for all Band Members to make informed decisions regarding the FNLM/Land Code process.
Please update your contact information (mail, email, telephone) as we move along in this process for voting and information purposes. All information will be kept confidential.
What is a Land Code?
The Land Code are land laws specific to LSFN and will replace the 44 land management provisions of the Indian Act.
The Land Code and its contents will be drafted by Lac Seul First Nation and its membership and will make provisions for the following matters:
– 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 Lac Seul land laws.
The Land Code provides increased protection for reserve land and resources.
What is an Individual Agreement?
- Negotiated between the First Nation and Canada to deal with such matters as:
- 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
- the funding
What is the Community Ratification Process?
- The procedure for the community ratification process is developed by the community in accordance with the Framework Agreement
- Every eligible voter 18 yrs.+ as of last voting day must have the opportunity to freely vote
- Inclusive of On-Reserve and Off-Reserve Voters
- In-person Polling Stations; or
- Mail-in or electronic voting.
Nothing is final without Community Approval!
View and download information about the Land Code here:
Download the
Fourth Draft LSFN Land Code:
Lac Seul Land Code Fourth Draft 17.09.2020
Third Draft LSFN Land Code:
February 24, 2020 Third Draft Land Code
*Above third draft – minor change made to the text under Table of Contents – UNDER 5 from NAME to LAC SEUL FIRST NATION LAND
January 30, 2020, Third Draft LSFN Land Code
Download the Second Draft LSFN Land Code:
January 2020 Second Draft LSFN Land Code
Download the first Draft LSFN Land Code:
August 2019 Draft LSFN Land Code
Summary of the LSFN Draft Land Code:
Lac Seul Land Code Summary 09.2019
Summary of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management
Framework-Agreement-Exec-Summary-April-2019
Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management:
Framework-Agreement-on-First-Nation-Land-Management-Dec-2018
Summary of the Individual Agreement:
First Nation Land Management Act:
View the Frequently Asked Questions about the Land Code Process:
Frequently Asked Questions – Framework Agreement on FNLM
Newsletters:
First Issue: LSFN Land Code Newsletter. Released in October 2019
Brochures:
First LSFN Land Code Brochure: Released in October 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
**LAND CODE ENGAGEMENT SESSION ON APRIL 29, 2020 FROM 1-3PM at the Frenchman’s Head Complex ** OPEN HOUSE during the LSFN CAREER FAIR
**LAND CODE ENGAGEMENT SESSION ON MAY 25-28, 2020 DURING THE TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE KEEPERS GOVERNANCE at the Lac Seul Events Centre**
**TREATY DAYS JULY 2020 – STAY TUNED FOR DATES**
**Community Engagement Session in Kejick Bay, Lac Seul, at the Access Centre from 5pm to 7pm – Tuesday, January 28, 2020.**
**Community Engagement Session in Frenchman’s Head, Lac Seul at the Lac Seul Events Centre (Moose Room) from 10am to 12pm, Thursday, January 30, 2020. **
Please join us and learn about our Land Code!
LAND CODE COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS: Tuesday, January 28 – 30, 2020 at the Lac Seul Events Centre
Lac Seul First Nation Membership: please update your contact information for the Community Ratification Process so that you will have the opportunity to vote and receive updates on we move along in this process.
Please submit your contact information below:
**All information provided will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with any third parties, for any reason
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For more information:
Chief and Council
Gina Wesley, Land Code Coordinator
Email: ginawesley@lacseulfn.org
Cell: (807) 738-1140
Business Phone: (807) 582-0386 or (807) 582-3503
Fax: (807) 582-0409 or (807) 582-3449
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 100, Hudson, ON., P0V 1X0
The Land Code office is based at the Lac Seul Training Centre of Excellence at 33-3rd Ave., in Hudson, ON.
Lac Seul Land Code Website: http://www.lacseullandcode.com
For resources, visit the First Nation Land Management Resource Centre
LAND CODE DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Grant R. Chisel
Roderick Wesley Sr.
David Gordon
Jennifer Manitowabi
Karen Ningewance
Anne Marie Wynn
Mona Gordon
Percival Angeconeb
Elizabeth Mattinas
Carrie Quoquat
Council: Chief Derek Maud, Councillors Stanley Littledeer, Wade Bull, and Raymond Angeconeb