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INUVIALUIT SELF-GOVERNMENT
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QUICK FACTS: Who is negotiating? Why are they negotiating? How will self-government benefit the Inuvialuit? What are they negotiating? Inuvialuit Self Government:Layout 1 7/7/08 10:51 AM Page 2
INUVIALUIT SELF-GOVERNMENT
WHO IS NEGOTIATING? CURRENT FOCUS There are three parties negotiating: the The Parties are currently negotiating a self- Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, the government agreement that will describe the Government of Canada, and the powers and authorities of an Inuvialuit Government of the Northwest Territories. government and its relationship with the The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Government of Canada and the Government of the represents beneficiaries of the Inuvialuit Northwest Territories. At present the parties are Final Agreement. Inuvialuit live primarily in focusing on: the Western Arctic region of the Northwest • Inuvialuit Government Structures Territories in the communities of Paulatuk, • Heritage Resources Aklavik, Sachs Harbour, Ulukhaktok, Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk. • Culture & Language • Education WHY ARE THEY NEGOTIATING? • Child and Family Services The Inuvialuit Final Agreement of 1984 • Income Support (the land claim) provides a basis for the negotiation of Inuvialuit self-government. • Adoption Canada also supports the negotiation of • Community Public Government Aboriginal self-government through the • Intergovernmental Relationships Inherent Right Policy. • Financial Arrangements HOW WILL SELF-GOVERNMENT • Implementation BENEFIT THE INUVIALUIT? • Training & Capacity-Building Self-government is an opportunity for Inuvialuit to design and establish their own Inuvialuit government and to bring more decision-making powers to the Inuvialuit and the communities.
WHAT ARE THEY NEGOTIATING? The Negotiators are working toward a Self-Government Final Agreement that will provide the power to make and enforce Inuvialuit laws, design policies and programs and deliver services to the Inuvialuit.
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Inuvialuit Regional Government of the Government of Canada Corporation Northwest Territories Indian and Northern Affairs Inuvialuit Self Government Office Aboriginal Affairs and 1-800-567-9604 (867) 777-7040 Intergovernmental Relations www.ainc-inac.gc.ca www.irc.inuvialuit.com (867) 873-7143 www.daair.gov.nt.ca Photo by Vince Teddy Photo by Vince