2017-2018 Annual Report "There Is Nothing More Relevant, in Today’S Political Climate, Than the Discussion on Self-Government

LANDS ADVISORY BOARD

2017-2018 AnnuAl RepoRt "There is nothing more relevant, in today’s political climate, than the discussion on self-government. We are the only ones that can carry out the idea of self-government. We have allowed other people to drive our bus for far too long. It is time for us to get in the driver’s seat."

Grand Chief Steven Point Grand Chief of Stó:lō Tribal Council

CONTENTS

3 MESSAGE FROM THE LAB CHAIRMAN 16 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT MILESTONES 5 LAB RESPONSIBILITIES 17 STATS AND FACTS 7 LAB DIRECTORS 19 SIGNATORY COMMUNITIES 9 MESSAGE FROM THE RESOURCE CENTRE CHAIR 21 RESOURCE CENTRE PORTFOLIOS 11 MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 29 2017-2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 13 THE YEAR IN REVIEW 32 CLOSING COMMENTS "As First Nations we had jurisdiction over our lands since time immemorial, long before the Indian Act was imposed on us.

The Lands Advisory Board is committed to seeing that all First Nations have the opportunity to reaffirm their Inherent Rights to govern their lands and resources for the good of their people."

ROBERT LOUIE (WESTBANK) positive change in the short as well Moreover, the face of nation-to- the integrity and success of the FA Chairman, as the long term as a government. nation relationships with federal, and another important milestone in Lands Advisory Board Positive change can be more provincial and even municipal the tremendous story of all the First immediate. Undoing the damage governments continues to evolve for Nation communities that have led inflicted upon First Nations through the better as these bodies become the way over the past 22 years. the legacy of the Indian Act takes familiar with the reality of the THE BIG PICTURE: CHANGING THE CANADIAN LANDSCAPE time, but it is more beneficial to inherent right to self determination. I am supremely proud of the legacy address it as a government. The Framework Agreement on First and positive impact the FA has WITH FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT LANDS MANAGEMENT Nation Land Management is here to had on First Nation communities The difference in the time it takes stay, and is still gaining momentum, across Canada. The nature of the FA to process a land transaction for any breaking down barriers and has been built on mutual respect, t gives me great pleasure ther respective provinces is inspiring movement to reconcile traditional application from registering a lease dramatically changing the Canadian sharing and consensus based Ias Chairman to provide my and goes a long way in exhibiting practices and modern aspirations to facilitating a land application, mindset about First Nations. decision making. This will continue comments in this Annual Report. the continuance of the need for around the governance of reserve plan or development proposal can to be the foundation of success for I am extremely proud of the self-governance, no matter what lands and resources and to do so be staggering. In practice, FA First The past 5 years has seen impressive First Nations who want to exercise accomplishments we have had part of Canada a First Nation may be without interference from outside Nations have confirmed that it growth with 44 newly operational the option for getting out of the across Canada. All our First Nations located. governments. Canada will continue takes 6 or 7 times longer to process First Nations. It is phenomenal lands provisions of the Indian Act and their communities have worked to benefit as both First Nation lands transactions under the Indian to think that to date a total of 80 and re-establishing their own land hard for their peoples. There has The FA has been transformative and non-First Nation partnerships Act. I have witnessed in my own communities have moved forward governance. been tremendous evolution of land on the Canadian landscape evolve and local land practices community and in many across with their own land codes to govern management governance with through an increase in recognition and governance frameworks are Canada that good land decisions their lands. Over 20 years, all Yes In closing, please enjoy this year’s undeniable positive impact in First of First Nation governments. respected. Perhaps the greatest based on community approvals votes have been approved with an edition of the 2017-2018 Annual Nation communities from coast to The FA represents a section 35 benefit to First Nations with a Land can be achieved very efficiently average of 84%, and 2/3rds of all Report. For additional information, coast. constitutional expression of Code is that First Nations can effect with a land code. The FA has been votes have been in the 80% to 100% copies of this document or our 2017- self- government that creates a an evolution of practical self- range! I am particularly proud that a 2018 Financial Statement, please It has now been 22 years of foundation for law development, We congratulate the folloWing government in the context of First 100% vote (that is all members who visit our website at www.labrc.com. continuous community involvement land planning, land use and first nations Who ratified their Nation led substantive change and voted, voted in favour) occurred with the Framework Agreement on protection. First Nation communities land code over the past year: this has led to increased respect at Lake Cowichan First Nation last Sincerely First Nations Lands Management are truly in the driver’s seat when and recognition from all levels of year. Congratulations! Way’ Limlimpt (FA). The signatories under the dealing with lands transactions, • Misipawistik Cree (MB) governments and industry. FA continues to grow and each negotiating agreements on their • Temagami (ON) I am pleased to report that year more First Nations become reserve lands, enacting laws and • Long Plain (MB) First Nations who have had an Federal government support for operational with their Land Codes. protecting their environment. opportunity to set their own the Framework Agreement has I am proud to acknowledge that • Nisichawayasihk Cree (MB) course for land use planning and been increasing. On February 21, Madawaska Maliseet became the Initiatives such as environmental • Miawpukek (NFLD) development have accomplished 2018 the government announced first operational community in New management planning, land • Madawaska Maliseet (NB) remarkable things with this legal plans to provide financial support Brunswick along with Miawpukek use planning, and protection framework. For example, some for an additional 50 First Nation Robert Louie, Mi’kamawey Mawi’omi becoming of sacred sites are all enhanced • Chippewas of Rama (ON) First Nations have opted to utilize communities to become a signatory L.L.B., Hon. DR.LLB, O.O.C. the first operational community in under a land code. In First Nations • Kwaw-kwaw-apilt (B.C.) a combination of urban planning to the FA over the next 5 years. This Chairman, Lands Advisory Board Newfoundland. Being the “first” in across Canada there is a strong and traditional land use principles. commitment is both a testament to

LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 3 LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 4 2018 FEDERAL BUDGET SUPPORT FOR THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

LANDS ADVISORY BOARD The Federal Government has recognized the tremendous benefit of theFramework Agreement to First Nations across the country, and has made Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish another substantial investment towards it's Indian Band, and Tsleil-Waututh continued success. The 2018 Federal Budget Nation, are all signatories to the announcement highlighted Canada’s continuing Framework Agreement. Together support of the Framework Agreement and has these communities have created pledged an investment of $143.5 million over a the historic MST Lands Partnership. 5-year period (beginning in 2018) and $19 million The 3 First Nations are owners and per year thereafter. Significantly, this will enable the co-owners of six prime properties addition of 50 First Nations over the next five years. throughout Metro Vancouver. These properties total more than 160 acres We look forward to working with the next wave of of developable land and are currently entrants to the Framework Agreement and to valued at over $1 Billion. helping them achieve contemporary resumption of land governance under their respective community land codes.

The LAB would like to acknowledge the Resource Centre staff and Federal Government officials who have worked so diligently to accomplish this extraordinary show of Federal support.

The Lands Advisory Board (LAB) is steadfast in its support of all First Nations who wish to exercise their inherent right to reserve land governance, and continues its work striving to ensure that all First Nations have access to the great opportunities provided by the Framework Agreement.

The LAB’s primary responsibilities are to: The signatories of the Framework Agreement established LAB to assist them in re-asserting their • Provide strategic direction to the Resource land governance over their reserve Centre; lands and resources. • Propose to the Minister such amendments to the Framework Agreement and the federal legislation In 2017, Tzeachten First Nation received the LAB functions are prescribed in the as it considers necessary or advisable; prestigious Aborginial Business of the Year Award for Framework Agreement. These its Vedder Crossing Plaza. The award, presented to include the provision of technical • In consultation with First Nations, negotiate a Tzeachten First Nation at the 22nd Chilliwack and advisory services to the funding method with the Minister Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala, signatories. • Perform such other functions or services for a celebrated just one of the many successful businesses First Nation as are agreed to between the Board thriving on Tzeachten lands. The First Nation ratified Councils of the signatory and the First Nation. it's land code in June of 2008 and has been active in operational First Nations determine law creation, traditional education and preservation composition of the LAB. initiatives, economic development projects, and more.

LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 5 LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 6 Jason Campbell Chief Leah George Wilson Maureen Chapman

Seabird Island Skawahlook Tsleil-Waututh First Nation, B.C. First Nation, B.C. First Nation, B.C. REGION: B.C. REGION: B.C. REGION: B.C.

Grand Chief Chief LAB BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Joe Hall Gordon Planes

The LAB is currently comprised of 14 Directors and the Chair, serving Tzeachten T'Sou-ke on staggered terms. Annually, one First Nation, B.C. First Nation, B.C.

Director’s position comes up for BRITISH COLUMBIA election from each of three regions. REGION: B.C. REGION: B.C. These three regions are British Columbia, Prairie (AB, SK and MB), and Eastern (ON, QC and the Atlantic). The LAB Chair is elected for a five (5) year term. The Directors are elected for Chief Chief Paul Chief three (3) year terms. Austin Bear Darcy Bear Muskoday Whiteap Dakota Brokenhead Ojibway LAB FINANCE COMMITTEE: First Nation, SK First Nation,SK First Nation, MB The LAB delegates the duties of REGION: REGION: REGION: managing all financial reporting PRAIRIE PRAIRIE PRAIRIE matters the Finance Committee, which also functions as its Executive Committee. Clifford Tawpisin Jr. New Director Position

Current Finance Committee Members: ALBERTA Muskeg Lake To be elected in MANITOBA MANITOBA Chief Austin Bear, First Nation,SK 2018 Leah George-Wilson, Grand Chief Joe Hall,and SASKATCHEWAN REGION: REGION: LANDS ADVISORY BOARD Councillor William McCue. PRAIRIE PRAIRIE

Chief James Cada Philip Goulais Gerry Duquette

Dokis Mississauga Nipissing First Nation,ON First Nation,ON First Nation,ON REGION: REGION: REGION: EASTERN EASTERN EASTERN

Chief Councilllor The Lands Advisory Board would like to Kelly LaRocca William McCue extend its great respect and appreciation QUEBEC to Elder Eugene Louie, of Tla'amin First ONTARIO Scugog Island Georgina Island Nation (B.C.) for his prayers, blessings and First Nation,ON First Nation, ON continued guidance over the years. We are forever thankful to him for joining us REGION: REGION: on this journey. ATLANTIC PROVINCES EASTERN EASTERN

LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 7 LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 8 2017-2018 EVENTS:

• Think Tank Session: Environmental and Natural FIRST NATIONS LAND MANAGEMENT Resources. (Mar 13-15, 2018) RESOURCE CENTRE INC. • Matrimonial Real Property Engagement (Jan. 2018) • Framework Agreement First Nation Land Management Readiness (Feb. 27-28, 2018) • Eastern First Nation Lands Interests and Registry Workshop (Nov. 14-15, 2017) "The Framework Agreement • Western First Nation Lands Interests and Registry empowers First Nations to create Workshop (Oct. 17-18, 2017) a more viable future for our • LAB Annual General Meeting (Sep. 26-27, 2017) communities. It is a proven catalyst • Prairie First Nation Lands Interests and Registry to economic self-sufficiency and Workshop (Jul. 11-12, 2017) builds much needed capacity in our communities through the development of infrastructure and governance models."

CHIEF AUSTIN BEAR (Muskoday) Chair, First Nations Land Management Resource Centre Inc.

[ Attendees at the joint RC/ NALMA readiness conference, Feb.27-28, 2018. ]

his year was an eventful and Agreement. Equally they are Some of these projects include: ROLES OF THE LAB & RC: Tproductive one for the First designed to offer efficiencies Nations Land Management in the ratification process, and • Green-energy The roles of the LAB and the RC are inextricably linked. Interested in learning more about Resource Centre (RC). In its first strengthen the recognition and initiatives in The RC roles include but are not limited to: full year under the leadership of its hydroelectric, solar, the functions and responsibilities of expression of self-government. the LAB and RC? Please contact us new Executive Director, Mr. Meko and wind farming; • Policy, planning & administration at the technical level; or visit www.labrc.com Nicholas, the Resource Centre has As the number of Operational • Commercial & for answers to frequently asked ? undertaken a number of projects communities continues to residential real estate • Intergovernmental relations with federal, provincial, questions, copies of presentations, with great success and efficacy. grow, so do the number of land developments and regional and municipal government organizations to upcoming events and more! code success stories. Many leases Of great importance, one of these improvements are reported • Sustainable resource implement the technical aspects of the FA; projects involved creating, and as a result of the application management • Support to operational FNs implementing their working towards implementing, of renewed lands governance initiatives; Community Land Code during the transitional period amendments to the Framework jurisdiction in land code • Cultural reinvigoration Agreement. These amendments communities. projects; that ranges from several months to several years after DEVELOPMENTAL SIGNATORIES provide for improvements to the • Environmental opting out of The Indian Act; ACROSS THE COUNTRY Framework Agreement in order There are numerous studies protection initiatives; • Advice and support in capacity building, legal, to meet the changing needs of proving unequivocally that First • Large and small communities across the country. Nations, as well as Canada as business ventures; environmental, enforcement, land use planning, Numerous consultation sessions a whole, are benefiting from a • Food security planning, communications, law creation as well as best practices; have taken place over the past few variety of successes under land and so many more. years with signatory First Nations code. However one need only to • Funding and Field Support to FNs in achieving and the department of Crown- look at each individual Operational The RC is honoured to support Implementation Document (ID) milestones, Indigenous Relations and Northern community to gauge the success the signatories of the Framework including developing the Land Code, assisting with 59 Affairs (CIRNA). of the Framework Agreement. Agreement's as they strive to communications, completing ESA Phase I, Boundary achieve their objectives under their Description Reports, Individual Agreement finalization The proposed amendments have Operational communities across land codes. and the ratification vote; been well received as they are the country have initiated projects ARE IN VARIOUS STAGES intended to make it easier for new under their land codes as unique as • Advice and information to FNs seeking to become OF LAND CODE DEVELOPMENT First Nations to join the Framework the communities themselves. signatories to the FA.

LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg.9 LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 10 "For many generations we were prevented from governing our own reserve lands and restricted to FIRST NATIONS LAND MANAGEMENT the confines of the Indian Act. The passing of our land code will allow us to take back control of our RESOURCE CENTRE INC. reserve lands andresources. It is a significant step towards self-governance and we look forward to the countless possibilities the Land Code will afford our community as we move forward."

"Supporting First Nations to exercise their Chief Patricia Bernard, Inherent Right to govern their Lands and Madawaska Maliseet First Nation Resources" Resource Centre Mission Statement

MEKO NICHOLAS (TOBIQUE WOLASTOQIYIK) Executive Director, First Nations Land Management Resource Centre Inc.

The Resource Centre is very proud of the range of combined expertise of its STRUCTURE OF THE LANDS THE YEAR IN REVIEW authorized the Chairs of the LAB the board from this region increased dedicated staff. and RC to sign the final 5 year from 4 members to 5. Following the ADVISORY BOARD AND he 2017-2018 year has been both RESOURCE CENTRE funding arrangement with Canada. election in August of 2017, Chief Tchallenging and active. Here are Gerry Duquette from Dokis First the highlights of last year’s activities. Ministers Working Group on the Nation in Ontario was elected, and Councils of Operational Review of Laws and Policies Councillor William McCue of First Nations Operational Funding Negotiations Related to Indigenous Peoples Georgina Island, Ontario was In April of 2017 the LAB, RC and In July of 2017, the LAB and RC re-elected to the board. INAC completed a multi-year effort appeared before this committee to to negotiate a new Operational outline the importance of the In the same election, Chief Austin Lands Advisory Board Funding Formula. The outcome was Framework Agreement as well as Bear of Muskoday First Nation in distributed all Operational and to suggest improvements to Saskatchewan was acclaimed in the Developmental First Nations. Canada’s laws and policies that Prairie Region and in the Western A special meeting was called to would further facilitate and expand Region Leah George Wilson of Tsleil-Waututh First Nation in BC and LAB Finance Committee & discuss the matter. its implementation. One of the main requests was for Canada to better Joe Hall from Tzeachten First Nation Resource Centre in BC were both re-elected to the Board of Directors LAB Special Gathering on respect First Nation Operational Funding self-government and authority by board. In May of 2017, the LAB called a repealing the First Nations Land special gathering of all signatory Management Act (FNLMA) in LAB AGM favour of shorter legislation In October 2017, the LAB was Missing from photo: Charmaine Matteau, Dan Bear, Martin de Kryger, Ruth Nahanee, Shawn Speirs, Jackie First Nations Land First Nations to discuss the outcome Brown, Michelle Delorme, Jennifer Predie, Kevin Broughton, Gail Starr, and Danielle Alain. Management Resource of Operational Funding negotiations sufficient to ratify and give legal hosted by the Wolinak First Nation Centre Inc. with Canada. While the First Nations effect to the Framework Agreement. in Quebec. The meeting included The full submission including the presentations from the Xeni Gwet’in New Signatories to the Renewed Partnership with NALMA in attendance noted shortcomings of Framework Agreement funding commitments related to other recommendations to the First Nation in BC on Aboriginal Title, Over the past few years, NALMA estAblished by the lAb And Environmental Management committee and can be found on LAB and RC Strategic Plan, Canada’s In October of last year, the LAB, RC and the RC had been working incoRpoRAted in 2001, Planning and adequacy, it was also the www.labrc.com website. Memorandum to Cabinet, and INAC welcomed the following positively together in various the ResouRce centRe is the recognized that Canada’s offer was a Framework Agreement Amendments new signatories to the Framework training and information sharing seRvice deliveRy oRgAnizAtion step in the right direction. The First LAB Elections Phase I, National Access Cannabis, a Agreement: capacities with First Nations. thAt fulfills the lAb’s Nations in attendance resolved to The overall LAB membership tour of the Wolinak First Nation and • Katlodeeche, NWT Following the AGM in Quebec, technicAl And AdministRAtive accept Canada’s offer with a expanded from 13 to 14 plus the a meeting discussing Capacity • Woodstock, NB NALMA and the RC agreed to Responsibilities undeR the redirection of proposal-based Chair. Due to the increased Building partnership with the • Rainy River, ON expand these efforts on an ongoing Framework agreement. funding to each Operational First number of Operational First Nations National Aboriginal Lands Managers • Lac La Ronge, SK basis, as well as to plan a jointly Nation’s training allocation and in the East, the representation on (NALMA) board of directors. • Loon River, AB hosted national conference on

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Framework Agreement Amendments Phase I “Readiness”. Further joint projects are planned for 2018- 2019 and beyond. Over the past several years, the LAB, RC and INAC have been in discussions to streamline, refine and improve the Intergovernmental Relations – Ontario Working Group Framework Agreement. Through the last quarter of last year, intense negotiating and drafting took place between INAC Following many years of effort, the RC achieved a and the RC. collaboration with Ontario’s Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (MIRR) with the intention of It was decided to divide the many different amendments identifying opportunities, partnerships, roles, priorities and into two phases. The first phase was intended to deal with challenges. A concerted strategy explored opportunities to the many housekeeping and straightforward type of improve Ontario’s involvement and support of the amendments such as a reference to United Nations Framework Agreement, with the goal of raising awareness Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), of Land Code First Nations jurisdiction with provincial line flexibility in setting voting thresholds similar to other ministries. ratification processes, transfer of capital dollars, enhancing Additions to Reserves, clarifying Matrimonial Property law Outcomes from this effort include a dedicated email making, enforcement and other law making. The full address, [email protected] where First Nations summary of the phase I amendments can be found on the and Ontario Public Servants enquiries will be directed to the www.labrc.com website. appropriate contacts within the various ministries and/or the RC. As well, the LAB and RC were provided the opportunity It is intended that the first phase of amendments are to to present directly to the Ontario Public Service including be completed in the 2018-2019 fiscal year following representatives from 10 Ministries. Operational First Nation approval. Phase II amendment discussions are expected to commence early in 2019 and into Further efforts consist of work with the Ontario Ministry of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Transportation (MTO) on awareness of the Framework Agreement as they negotiate with the Highway 69 corridor NALMA and RC Hosted National Readiness Conference Operational First Nations and assisting their communication team with the drafting of an MTO backgrounder. In February of 2018, NALMA and the RC hosted a national conference in Toronto to discuss the realities of Land Code LAB and RC Support of Canada’s Memorandum to Cabinet implementation. Representatives from some of the most experienced operational First Nations formed a panel to From November 2017 through to January 2018 various share their experiences with over 175 delegates from Vancouver Island First Nations and representatives from interested and developmental First Nations from across the LAB and RC participated in several activities to raise the Canada. Representatives from NALMA, the RC and INAC’s awareness of the positive impact of the Framework Lands and Environment department participated to Agreement with key government agencies. discuss the many different types of supports available to First Nations at various stages of lands management and Canada’s memorandum to cabinet process included many governance development. important policy and funding components that would shape the Government’s ongoing support of the Framework Expansion of RC Support Services to First Nations Agreement for the next 5 years. These included approval of the proposed new Operational Funding Formula, funding Throughout the past fiscal year, the RC expanded by7 staff support for 50 new signatories to the Framework Agreement in the areas of field support services, Information over the next 5 years and increased funding support to the Technology, Environment and Enforcement. The RC expects LAB and RC to assist increasing numbers of signatory First to continue expansion as needed to ensure signatory First Nations as well as funding to increase readiness of First Nations have the relevant services, capacity, assistance and Nations to take on additional Land Governance expert advice to develop and implement responsibilities. their land codes.

Several meetings in Ottawa occurred with high level Training, Mentoring and Professional Development officials as well as a multi-day tour of Vancouver Island The “Capacity Building, Training and Professional Operational First Nations accompanied by our LAB Chair, Development” strategy has been updated and redesigned Robert Louie. Canada approved the Memorandum to into a “Training, Mentorship and Professional Development” Cabinet in March of 2018 and further announced its support (TMPD) strategy. The strategy includes several types of in the Budget 2018 announcement. training opportunities, including direct First Nation support, “Think Tanks”, national and regional workshops, as well as

LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 13 LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 14 1 FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT THE YEAR IN REVIEW (...continued.) MILESTONES local and themed sessions and webinars. New resource 1) February 12, 1996: materials were and are continually being developed at an The Framework Agreement (FA) is signed. It was developed accelerated pace. Our on-line courses were updated, and and negotiated between 14 First Nations (FNs) and Canada. new courses were developed related to Environment. Live 2 The first of its kind, the signing is recognized as an HISTORIC streaming was piloted with the goal of becoming the occasion! standard within our future training activities. LAB take part in the : Attendees : Celebrating Canada's ratification 2) June 17, 1999: Communications 3 1999 FA. of the SEP/2017 Wôlinak de by the Abénakis AGM hosted The FA is ratified through the FNLMA. The Act’s purpose is The RC Communications team has also been very active, to ratify the FA and to implement the clauses of the FA that with a renewed strategy in place. This includes a new line of affect 3rd parties and federal laws. quarterly produced newsletters – The Lands Advisor, as well as Infographics outlining votes and other key statistics. A . 3) January 1, 2000: 20 comprehensive website development process was initiated FA as well as several new TMPD communications products. The 1st day of the new millennium! This date was selected 4 by the first 3 FNs, who ratified their land codes, to begin Land Use Planning exercising jurisdiction over their reserve lands and resources. Assistance in the realm of Planning has increased as more communities became Developmental and Operational. This 4) Spring 2003: includes Land Use Planning, Strategic Planning and other In response to the mounting number of interested FNs, an types of planning needs such as assistance in economic : Madawaska Maliseet FN : Madawaska Maliseet Amendment to the FA is negotiated to enable additional development strategic planning to complement Land Use communities to join. 20 new signatories are added to the FA.

Planning. : Announcing the addition of 5) April 13, 2012: NOV./2017 78th community to vote 'YES"! the becomes new signatory First Nations to the new signatory First Nations to the Enforcement 2003 The RC and Canada welcome another large group of entrants On Enforcement matters last year, the RC opened to the FA and 18 new signatories join, bringing the number discussions with the RCMP and (Ontario Provincial Police) of member communities to 76.

OPP to unlock policing agreements and training of officers. . .

The RC also began working with Qwi:qwelstom, a Sto:lo, BC FA FA based Indigenous Justice program along with former 18 6) June 14, 2014: Lieutenant Governor Steven Point on the potential roles Haisla FN becomes the 50th FN to ratify its community Land of this agency in adjudicating land code offences. The RC Code under the FA! Earlier in the year (between Dec/13 & intends to expand this work and share the experience with Mar/14) 28 communities become signatories. other operational First Nations. 7) February 12, 2016: Finance The FA celebrates 20 years since the signing of the agreement. $8 The number of signatory FNs now numbers 118, with 59 The RC managed a budget of over Million dollars this past of Rama FN are: The Chippewas fiscal year. This also includes administering: 5 communities having ratified their land codes. : Announcing the addition of • Survey Contracts (Surveys that are required to prepare a new Signatory First Nations to the 2012 Land Description Report defining the extent of reserve FEB/2017 the under 79th to ratify a land code the 8) April 20, 2017: lands subject to the Land Code). The FA welcomes 21 new signatory First Nations. • Developmental Funding (Funding is released through Additional communities from 6 provinces join the list of Developmental First Nations. the Implementation Document that is signed by the First 6 Nation, RC and INAC) • Verifier fees (Payments made to the Verifier that assist 9) Fall 2017: the First Nations in their community votes) Miawpukek FN (NFLD) becomes the first signatory in the Province, and in the Atlantic region, and is the 77th Economic Development Conference 2019 7 nationally to ratify a land code. Madawaska Maliseet FN The RC began planning next year’s Economic Development becomes the first community in New Brunswick, and the conference to be held in April of 2019. The conference will 8 78th nationally, to ratify a land code. be held in Winnipeg, with a full complement of sessions and relevant presentations designed to provide communities hold & NALMA FNLMRC : The 9 10) March 31, 2018: with economic opportunities long with education to 3rd

: Miawpukek First Nation celebrates At the close of fiscal year 2017/2018, 79 signatory parties on the whole new realm of possibilities offered by the 10 communities are now operational under their respective being the 1st in the Atlantic to vote "YES"! Atlantic to vote 1st in the being the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management. 2017 a joint readiness conference. a joint readiness FEB/2017 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 land codes. LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 15 LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 16 QUICK STATS AND FACTS ON THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT QUICK STATS AND FACTS ON THE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

For more informaton on the Lands Advisory Board please visit: Provincial Representation of In Federal support for the www.landsadvisoryboard.ca Framework Agreement Framework Agreement Signatory Communities over the next 5 years. $143, 500, 000 (per Federal Budget Announcement: 2018) MORE THAN 10,000 JOBS

HAVE BEEN CREATED T N E M E E R G A K R O W E M A R F # of Signatories to the Framework Agreement NEW FIRST NATION (to 03/31/2018) 10,000>

ON AND OFF RESERVE DUE TO LAND CODE SUCCESSES 46 50 : signatories over the next five years

National representation of % Operational Signatory of voter approval for Land Code Communities by region Approximately 1 in 3 First Nations communities are either already operational under their land code, are currently developing their land code, or have been officially placed on the waiting list of communities looking to take part in the Framework Agreement. Follow us at: www.facebook.com/ FNLMRC/ First Nations have moved New First Nations were welcomed from Land Code to Full into the process during the 97 3 Self-Government or Treaty 26 2017-2018 fiscal year. 25% B.C. Prairies First Nations are currently First Nations officially Eastern working through the waiting to join as signatories OF 18 developmental process to the Framework Agreement 46 16 60 57 INDIAN ACT PROVISIONS 97 First Nations have held ratification votes NO LONGER 2 voted 100% in favour Total # of A Partial Cost-Benefit Study of 5 27 voted > 90% in favour Operational APPLY TO 25 voted > 80% in favour = successful First Nation projects under Communities 80 LAND CODE 22 voted > 70% in favour the Framework Agreement, showed FIRST 4 voted < 70% in favour a positive net return to Canada of 10 votes did not meet voting threshold For more informaton on the

UP TO $1.4 BILLION between $270 Million & $1.4 Billion! NATIONS Resource Centre, please visit: 7 votes were declined www.labrc.com

LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 17 LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 18 Years have passed with the historic signing of the Framework AgreementFirst Nation. Sincecommunities then, participation from coast has to coastincreased are involvedfrom the in the Framework Agreement, and are either governing their lands originalunder their 14 First community Nation signatories, land code, toworking an astounding through 152the .land code developmental process, or have submitted official intent 209 to become a signatory.

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT OPERATIONAL SIGNATORIES FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT DEVELOPMENTAL SIGNATORIES

British Columbia Squiala Misipawistik British Columbia Saskatchewan M'Chigeeng Aitchelitz Stz'uminus Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation ?akisq'nuk Carry The Kettle Moose Deer Point ?aq'am Sumas Opaskwayak Cree Cowichan English River Rainy River Beecher Bay Tla'amin* Swan Lake Ditidaht George Gordon Saugeen Chawathil Tsawout Fort Nelson James Smith Serpent River Cheam Tsawwassen* Ontario Homalco Lac la Ronge Sheshegwaning Haisla Nation Ts'kw'aylaxw Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing Iskut Sakimay Wikwemikong Katzie Tsleil-Waututh Atikameksheng Anishnawbek Kitsumkalum Wahpeton Dakota Kitselas T'Sou-ke Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek Lytton Quebec K'omoks Tzeachten Chippewas of Rama First Nation Namgis Manitoba Abénakis d'Odanak We Wai Kai Kwantlen Dokis Neskonlith Norway House Mashteuiatsh Kwaw-kwaw-apilt We Wai Kum Georgina Island Okanagan Listuguj Mi'gmaq Westbank* Fisher River Lake Cowichan Henvey Inlet Osoyoos Leq' a: mel Williams Lake Long Lake #58 Penelakut New Brunswick Yakweakwioose Northwest Territories Lheidli T'enneh Magnetawan Penticton Woodstock Lower Nicola Mississauga Splatsin K'atl'Odeeche Saskatchewan Malahat Nipissing Sts'ailes Nova Scotia Matsqui Flying Dust Scugog Island Tahltan Ontario McLeod Lake Kahkewistahaw Shawanaga T'it'q'et Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Membertou Metlakatla Kinistin Saulteaux Temagami Tsartlip Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation Musqueam Mistawasis Wasauksing Beausoleil Nak'azdli Whut'en Muskeg Lake Alberta Big Grassy River Nanoose Muskoday Quebec Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation Brunswick House Seabird Island One Arrow Abénakis de Wôlinak Enoch Chapleau Cree Shuswap Whitecap Dakota Fort McKay Chippewas of the Thames Shxwhá:y Village YellowQuill New Brunswick Fort McMurray Fort William Shxw'ow'hamel Loon River Hiawatha FN Skawahlook Madawaska Maliseet Kettle & Stony Point Manitoba Tsuu T'ina Skowkale Mattagami Songhees Brokenhead Ojibway Newfoundland Soowahlie Chemawawin Cree Miawpukek

Sq'éwlets Long Plain treaty. or full self-government implementing are that Nations *First LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 19 LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 20 MANAGER: MANAGER: PATTI WIGHT B.C. REGION VALERIE SAM FRASER VALLEY (B.C.) REGION (SQUAMISH) (LYTTON) DEVELOPMENTAL & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT DEVELOPMENTAL & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

FIELD TEAM: FIRST NATIONS SUPPORTED: FIELD TEAM: FIRST NATIONS SUPPORTED: Lise Steele OPERATIONAL: • Snaw Naw As • Homalco OPERATIONAL: • Soowhalie • ?Aqam • Songhees • Tahltan Denise Unger • Aitchelitz • Squiala (We Wai Kai) • Beecher Bay • Stz'uminus • Penticton (Tzeachten) • Chawathil • Sumas • Haisla • Tsawout • Fort Nelson • Cheam • Tzeachten Bonnie Arden • Kitselas • Ts'kw'aylaxw • Kitsumkalum • Katzie • Yakweakwioose • K'omoks • Tsleil-Waututh • Namgis Jennifer Campbell • Kwantlen (T'Sou'ke) • Lake Cowichan • T'Sou-ke • Okanagan (Seabird Island) • Kwaw-kwaw-apilt • Lheidli T'enneh • We Wai Kai • Tsartlip • Leq' a: mel DEVELOPMENTAL Shawn Speirs • Lower Nicola • Wei Wai Kum • Iskut • Matsqui • Lytton • Malahat • Williams Lake • Penelakut • Scowlitz • Sts'ailes (Kahnawà:ke • McLeod Lake • Splatsin • Seabird Island Mohawk) • Metlakatla DEVELOPMENTAL: • Ditidaht • Shx'owhamel • Musqueam • Cowichan • T'it'q'et • Shxwhá:y Village • Nak'azdli Whut'en • Neskonlith • Osoyoos • Skawahlook Jackie Brown • Shuswap • Akisq'nuk • Skowkale (Kispiox)

Our B.C. and Fraser Valley regional teams proudly serve 46 Operational First Nations, 24 First Nations at various Two groups of Fraser Valley First Nations came together to accomplish the ratification of their respective land codes. stages of the Developmental process, and 3 First Nations who have moved on to full self-government or a Treaty. These groups are SAY (Skowkale, Aitchelitz and Yakweakwioose) and SCS (Scowlitz, Cheam and Soowahlie)

governing Musqueam Lands. They accomodations for contractors COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS: One of MFN's many successes was • Development and Servicing, and are actively working on their MGLO or workers. New Elders housing, using the laws created under their land • Tree Protection Laws. Land Registry System and law- a community greenhouse and a Operational First Nations in the Fraser code to negotiate a “Mutual Benefits making. new youth skatepark have been Valley all boast numerous successes Agreement” that will allow the Trans In addition, MFN has negotiated developed for the community. The under the Framework Agreement. One Mountain Pipeline to twin their line a “Government to Government • Lake Cowichan – Participating Lands Department is working on a example is Matsqui First Nation (MFN). through one of MFN's reserves. The Agreement” with Canada for The First voters voted 100% in favour of their parcel fabric renewal project to lay MFN has a population of 264 community MFN Environmental Assessment (EA) Nation Goods & Services Tax that has Land Code on March 2017. They the foundation for their updated members, with a land base of 420.5 Law triggered the EA for this major greatly increased their revenue stream. have been busy transitioning to Land Use Plan and housing projects. hectares. MFN's priority under their project. their new Land Code responsibilities A final parcel of provincial crown land code was to implementing laws to In 2015 MFN completed the development and have recently opened an land has been added under their protect their lands and resources. They To date MFN has created laws for: of a new multi-use complex including eco-tourism business based along Land Code. The community will were the first operational community in • Environmental Assessments, a Health Centre. This is part of the first their beautiful waterfront. This is harvest trees affected by the Spruce the Fraser Valley to implement a variety • Community Quality, phase of development which will include just a first phase in the planning of Beetle, as a monetary resource, and of environmental laws, to benefit their • Sewage Treatment and Disposal, multiple commercial and residential a much larger venture which will wildfire protection effort. McLeod lands and community. • Water Metering, projects. include commercial and residential Lake was the first B.C. First Nation development. to develop a Forest Practices Code under a Land Code. Their Duz Cho 89 (or 44%) OF THE 203 • Stz’uminus – A new hotel and Logging and Contracting companies FIRST NATIONS IN B.C. First Nations Health Authority have grown to become the top Office opened in 2018, which logging and contracting companies follows the opening of two gas in their forest district. Please "click:" to download a copy of the BC focused edition of The of The a copy of the BC focused edition download Please "click:" to Advisor Lands stations and additional commercial space. Stz’uminus is eagerly • T’Sou-ke – Development is moving COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS: moving forward with the focused ahead with their gas station implementation of their Land Code. and Tim Horton’s restaurant. % • Musqueam – Has officially This project is building off the transitioned from under the Indian momentum of other successes such 44 • McLeod Lake – A new development Act’s Reserve Land & Environment on reserve now houses a new gas as their widely acclaimed solar Management Program or (RLEMP) station, café, new fire equipment, power development, community to thier Land Code and are now forestry equipment, and rental greenhouse initiative and joint ventures. ARE INVOLVED IN THE

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT photo: © Matsqui First Nation

LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 21 LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 22 MANAGER: MANAGER: ED BEAR PRAIRIE REGION JULIE PELLERIN EASTERN REGION (MUSKODAY) (NIPISSING) DEVELOPMENTAL & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT DEVELOPMENTAL & OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

FIRST NATIONS SUPPORTED: FIRST NATIONS SUPPORTED: • Fort William • Mississauga • Hiawatha FN FIELD TEAM: • Whitecap Dakota • Lac la Ronge FIELD TEAM: OPERATIONAL: OPERATIONAL: • Nipissing • Kettle & Stony • Loon River • Brokenhead Ojibway • Yellowquill • Abénakis de Wolinak • Scugog Island Point Leah Bitternose • Norway House • Chemawawin Cree Crystal Restoule • Anishnaabeg of • Shawanaga • Listuguj Mi'gmaq (George Gordon) • Sakimay • Flying Dust DEVELOPMENTAL: Naongashiing • Temagami • Mashteuiatsh • Tsuu T'ina (Dokis) • Mattagami • Kahkewistahaw • Alexis Nakota • Atikameksheng • Wasauksing Ed Vystrcil • Kinistin Saulteaux • Wahpeton Dakota Cassandra Cadeau Anishnawbek • M'Chigeeng Sioux Nation • Membertou • Long Plain • Carry The Kettle • Bingwi Neyaashi DEVELOPMENTAL: (Nisichawayasihk) • Misipawistik (Shawanaga) • Moose Deer Pt. • English River Anishinaabek • Abénakis d'Odanak • Mistawasis • Paqtnkek • Enoch • Chippewas of Rama • Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan • Muskeg Lake • Pikwakanagan Eugene Peterson • Fisher River Danielle Alain • Dokis Anishinaabek • Muskoday • Rainy River • Fort McKay • Georgina Island • Beausoleil (Long Plain) • Nisichawayasihk (Woodstock) • Saugeen • Fort McMurray • Henvey Inlet • Big Grassy River • One Arrow • Serpent River • George Gordon • Long Lake #58 • Brunswick House • Opaskwayak Cree • Sheshegwaning • James Smith Jeremy Bonhomme • Madawaska Maliseet • Chapleau Cree Nation • Wikwemikong • K'atl'Odeeche • Magnetawan • Chippewas of the • Swan Lake (Atikameksheng • Miawpukek • Woodstock Anishnawbek) Thames

The Prairie regional team proudly serves 16 Operational First Nations and 20 First Nations at various stages of the The Eastern regional team proudly serves 18 Operational First Nations and 29 First Nations at various stages of the developmental process. The Prairie region includes the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. developmental process. This region includes Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and P.E.I.

One such community is the to ongoing investment in a diverse range 79th Framework Agreement signatory • Dokis hydro-electric projects and Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN). of economic opportunities in tourism and to ratify a community land code! The efforts in cultural and environmental Based in Nelson House, Manitoba, NCN construction. 91% approval of the land code by voting preservation, has a total of 8000 band members and members sent a clear message of support • Magnetawan's exemplary work with is one of the largest Cree Nations in the for the reclaimation of jurisdiction over Species at risk, Treaty rights are not affected by thier lands and resources. • Georgina Island's Climate Adaptation Prairies. Approximately 4,600 members the Framework Agreement. live on reserve with 60 percent of its project, and members between the ages of 13 and Title claims to unceded or As an original signatory to the Framework • Scugog Island's Cultural Revitalization 30 years of age. In 2017, Nisichawaysihk traditional lands are not changed. Agreement, Mnjikaning has worked members successfully ratified their hard to overcome and resolve land Nisichawayasi Aski Pumenikewin (Land description discrepancies that delayed Code) with 87 % voter approval. 62 (or 35%) OF THE 178 Mnjikaning from moving forward to land 57 (or 29%) OF THE 199 PRAIRIE FIRST NATIONS code ratification. The community has EASTERN FIRST NATIONS NCN’s Northern Manitoba location, expressed great excitement at achieving reserve status and dependence on this restoration of jurisdiction over lands natural resources present challenges and resources which has been decades in and opportunities in maintaining and the making. developing a sustainable economy for its people. They are focused on preserving Many other operational communities their traditional economy of Fishing, % in the region are moving forward with % Please "click:" to download a copy of the Prairie focused edition of Please "click:" to download a copy of the Prairie focused The Lands Advisor Hunting, Gathering and Trapping. They 35 of edition Please "click:" to download a copy of the Eastern focused The Lands Advisor exciting and ground-breaking initiatives 29 such as: COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS: are working hard to build a sound plan COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS: for the future that protects the land and • Henvey Inlet's Windfarm project, people. • The Shwe Miikan partnership The Prairie region is home to numerous The Eastern Region was busy with many between Henvey Inlet, Magnetawan, Operational communities, all active acitivities and votes in 2017-2018. Among NCN has made a significant investment in and Shawanaga), under their land code in various areas of ARE INVOLVED IN THE those votes was the successful ratification • Atikameksheng's partnership ARE INVOLVED IN THE resource management, environmental the Wuskwatim Project, as a partner with of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation Manitoba Hydro. NCN is also committed FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT with Mike Holmes for improved FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT protection, cultural sustainability and (Mnjikaning) Land Code. On February community housing, economic development. 17th, 2018, they Mnjikaning became the

LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 23 LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 24 ANGIE ADVISOR: DIRECTOR: TRAINING, MENTORING & DR. DANIEL STRATEGIC PLANNING & DERRICKSON MILLETTE (WESTBANK) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (TMPD) COMMUNICATIONS

The Resource Centre offers a board range of various levels, and online components, The RC focusses its effort on the following pleAse see TMPD suport to signatory first nations through: together facilitating flexible access and fiRst nAtions see activities, among others: • Traditional Use Study and Analysis, www.lAbRc.com foR entry requirements; incReAsed oppoRtunities • LUP \ Economic Development Interface A seRies of online • Real-life and reality based emphasis on FA • Online components designed to be self- foR economic • Background, Advising, couRses coveRing lands governance; paced and user directed; development And • Planning Orientation to staff, • Zoning Plans, such topics As: lAnd • Easy and cost effective access; • Content & learning experiences created as community initiAted • Planning Orientation to Lands Committee, • Policy Development Assistance, code development • Delivery by staff and experts experienced multi-purposed, applicable across various pRojects following the • Preliminary LUP Advising, • Communications Advising, And RAtificAtion, with FA lands governance; audiences; succesful RAtificAtion • Strategic Advising to Chief and Council, • Visioning \ Coaching, enviRonmentAl • Materials based on information specific to • Requires minimal time away from of theiR lAnd codes. • Process Orientation to Community, • Calls for Proposals (for LUP), goveRnAnce, suRveys, the requirements of the FA; community and job/role; pRopeR lAnd use • Planning Requirements Design, • Proposal Assessments, plAnning, dispute • Designed for blended delivery, including • Augmentation of existing knowledge, plAnning helps these • Community Surveys, • LUP Ratification Assistance, and Resolution, And moRe! face-to-face workshops, mentoring at education and training ; and more. pRojects to succeed. • Community Survey Analysis, • LUP maintenance

The Resource Centre (RC) provides Governance: land use planning, per-urban planning, as increasing numbers of Framework governance and management based Formal legislative and political structures TMPD delivery methods include: rural planning, plan maintenance Agreement signatory communities will curricula and training programs for Land utilized to create, administrate Governance Directors and others active in and enforce laws relating to the • Workshops and land-based economic development require land use plan maintenance. implementing a First Nation’s land code. development, conservation, protection, • Online Resources strategizing. This has continued to The RC recognizes that land-related management, use and possession of First • Mentoring & Support take place throughout the Operational The Training, Mentoring & Professional plans are primary tools for successful land Nation Land. communities as well as some Development(TMPD) sessions provide governance to take place, that Land Use Developmental communities. space for signatory communities to build Compliance: Plans are a requirement for successful knowledge, share successes and effective The adherence to specific obligations, 69 OF THE 80 Requests for Planning and Strategic economic development and protecting governance approaches over their lands recognized authorities and reporting Planning assistance has continued to traditional sites, and that the development and resources. This includes the ability activities of FA operational communities. OPERATIONAL to reach, inform, educate and support FIRST NATIONS increase, with additional communities of land-related plans should follow the the various intended audiences involved Management: Use Plan. a copy of the Kitsela First Nation Land becoming Operational, with economic development of Land Codes, given that within the FA First Nation communities. Day to day activity and due diligence of development planning increasing, and Land Codes govern land laws. FN lands and environment staff required with some developmental communities The revised TMPD strategy has been to ensure the appropriate and compliant beginning to develop LUPs as they The RC works with other organizations designed to provide the skills, use and development of reserve lands competencies and tools necessary and resources under a land code. "click:" to download develop their Land Codes. Assistance in such as the Canadian Institute of to handle the complex set of lands % locating and applying for funding, as well Planners in order to amplify its impact governance activities, including acceptable TPDM sessions are developed for: 86 Please as sourcing expert-advisers, continues to on Indigenous FA-specific LUP efforts. standards, best practices, and professional • Chiefs and Councils The Resource Centre has developed, be requested. The RC also continues to shadow and management required under the FA and • Lands Governance Directors over the past several years, a strategy to mentor Lands Managers. Each is treated First Nation Land Codes. Governance, • Lands Committees During the coming years, the Resource Compliance and Management activities assist communities in several land-related individually, with specific challenges not • Community Membership Centre anticipates expanding its efforts are central to the strategy. HAVE PARTICIPATED planning activities, including traditional amenable to broader workshops. IN TPDM SESSIONS

LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 25 LAB ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 Pg. 26 ADVISOR: TANIA BIGSTONE LAND DESCRIPTION & SURVEYS ANDREW ADVISOR: (BIGSTONE CREE) SUPPORT SERVICES BEYNON ENVIRONMENT & ENFORCEMENT

Land Descriptions and Surveys assistance and advice to signatory the fiRst nAtions lAnd suRveys ARe Many First Nations are developing enforcement provisions within First Nations may include: lAnd mAnAgement the bAse to building ResouRce centRe their laws. These laws deal with subjects as diverse as: An effective lAnd • Determining the type of survey plan required for a land transaction; pRovides goveRnAnce mAnAgement Regime. And mAnAgement bAsed • Building permits; suRveys cAn define the • Detailing the survey plan process; cuRRiculA And tRAining • Stop work orders and interventions; extent of; inteRest(s) in • Determining the various stakeholders and their specific roles; pRogRAms foR lAnd • Soil deposit, transport and removal; A pRopeRty, inteRioR/ • Reviewing and explaining the survey plan; goveRnAnce diRectoRs • Zoning and subdivisions; and exteRioR boundARies And otheRs Active in of A ReseRve, • Researching the status of a survey project; • The treatment of matrimonial real property on breakdown of implementing A fiRst encRoAchments, etc. • Searching for finalized survey plans for the First Nation, etc. marriage. nAtion’s lAnd code.

of these lands must be known and clear. The Resource Centre (RC) can assist with Many First Nations are developing self government authority of land code A task that has not proven to be simple many aspects in this part of the process: overarching laws that provide for general First Nations regarding enforcement, for nor as straightforward as one would think, requirements in respect of enforcement example by providing that First Nations can partially due to the lack of resources • Outstanding boundary related as they apply to the wide variety of laws appoint justices of the peace – and without invested into surveys and boundary issues: the RC staff can review the enacted by the First Nation. The design any requirement for approvals by other related research. In most instances, there issues with the First Nation, discuss and drafting of First Nation laws requires governments. However, the Framework About Surveys on First Surveys on About has never been a comprehensive review of potential ways and timelines for careful consideration as First Nations need Agreement is also flexible, making it possible the exterior boundaries of the lands and resolving the issues the flexibility to deal with issues ranging for First Nations to forge connections to related surveys, from the date of Reserve from minor infractions to significant existing systems for the administration • New Surveys: the RC has been creation, to the present. environmental offences for which fines can of justice. The RC is working with the granted the authority to issue and be a million dollars or more. Ontario Provincial Police and RCMP to build manage survey contracts on First awareness of land code First Nation laws, but During the research phase of the land Nation land, required to prepare the Significant work is required in the drafting of also guidelines and policies where policing description, outstanding boundary related preparation of a land description. laws, but effective enforcement of laws also issues arise in respect of land code First issues may be identified and discussed The RC will ensure the First requires careful consideration of land and Nation laws. Similarly, the RC is engaging between stakeholders, new surveys may Nation has more involvement and environmental management systems. provincial Attorneys General Ministries to be conducted, and the understanding of communication through the contract. The effective enforcement of laws is not raise awareness of First Nation laws and the extent of the Reserve lands that will be solely the responsibility of lands managers gaps in current systems for the prosecution under a First Nation’s Land Code starts to • Understanding the extent of and their staff but requires linkages to other of those laws and their consideration in be realized. Reserve lands: the RC can provide departments such as public works, housing, the courts. Finally, the RC is also exploring assistance, where requested by a emergency response and police authorities. opportunities to engage judges leading Please "click:" to download a copy of the Environmental focused edition focused Environmental Please "click:" to download a copy of the of The Lands Advisor. Nation Reserve Lands. Nation Please "click:" to download a copy of the document Please "click:" to download a copy of the In addition, whether a community First Nation, to review the Research At the request of First Nations, the RC works the administration of the courts for similar may be in the Developmental Phase Reports and Land Descriptions and The Framework Agreement recognizes with First Nations on these enforcement purposes. Through the Framework Agreement, or the Operational Phase of their Land provide comments as well as discuss the self government authority of land code systems, as well as the crafting of laws. one of the highly important steps within Management, the RC can provide suggestions and concerns regarding First Nations with respect to lands, natural Building effective enforcement systems, the transfer of governance of lands support to any questions, concerns, the contents of each document. resources and the environment. Land code The RC works with authorities at all levels of even if they are only used for dealing with a and resources, is the creation of a land inquiries on any survey and/or boundary First Nations are enacting and refining government to build effective connections minority of cases, is an important goal being laws as part of community development description for a First Nation’s Reserve related matters – whether related to the to the Courts and other established systems worked on by the RC to promote greater processes. lands. To prepare a description, the extent Framework Agreement or not. for enforcement of laws. The Framework respect for and compliance with laws. Agreement respects the independence and

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Tel: 250 763 6700 BDO Canada LLP Fax: 250 763 4457 1631 Dickson Avenue, Suite 400 FIRST NATIONS LAND MANAGEMENT RESOURCE CENTRE INC. Toll-free: 800 928 3307 Kelowna, BC V1Y 0B5 Canada Condensed Statement of Financial Position as at March 31, 2018 www.bdo.ca 2018 2017

ASSETS Current $ 4,052,216 $ 2,910,644

Capital assets 45,564 36,448 $ 4,097,780 $ 2,947,092 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Report of the Independent Auditor on the Summary Financial Statements Current liabilities $ 4,081,279 $ 2,939,707 Invested in capital assets 45,564 36,448 Unrestricted Net assets (29,063) (29,063) $ 4,097,780 $ 2,947,092 To the Members of the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre Inc.

The accompanying summary financial statements, which comprise the condensed statement of financial position as at March 31, 2018, and the statement of financial activities and net assets for the year then Condensed Statement of Financial Activities and Net Assets Year Ended March 31, 2018 ended, are derived from the audited financial statements of the First Nations Land Management 2018 2017 Resource Centre Inc. for the year ended March 31, 2018. We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on those financial statements in our report dated June 7, 2018. Those financial statements, and the Revenues $ 8,444,548 $ 7,131,961 summary financial statements, do not reflect the effects of events that occurred subsequent to the date of our report on those audited financial statements. Expenditures Salaries, Honoraria and Contract Positions 3,566,811 3,148,669 The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian accounting Travel 1,360,828 866,000 standards for not-for-profit organizations. Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements of the First Nations Land Management Professional fees 1,352,637 1,038,039 Resource Centre Inc. Developmental funding 1,685,970 1,729,626 Administration 450,208 330,103 Management's Responsibility for the Summary Financial Statements Loss on sale and write down of capital assets - 1,821 Amortization 18,978 14,580 Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements in accordance with the basis described in Note 1. Total expenditures 8,435,432 7,128,838 Excess of revenues over expenditures Auditor’s Responsibility (expenditures over revenues) for the year 9,116 3,123 Net assets, beginning of year 7,385 4,262 Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our Net assets, end of year $ 16,501 7,385 procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standard (CAS) 810, "Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements".

Opinion

In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial statements of the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre Inc. for the year ended March 31, 2018 are a fair summary of those financial statements, in accordance with the basis described in Note 1.

Chartered Professional Accountants

June 7, 2018 Kelowna, British Columbia

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First Nations Land Management Resource Centre Inc. Note to Summary Financial Statements

1. Summary Financial Statements

The summary financial statements are derived from the complete audited financial statements, prepared in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations as at March 31, 2018.

The preparation of these summary financial statements requires management to determine the information that needs to be reflected so that they are consistent in all material respects with, or represent a fair summary of, the audited financial statements.

Management prepared these summary financial statements using the following criteria:

(a) the summary financial statements include the statement of financial position and statement of WFN Band Office in 2018 financial activities and net assets;

(b) management determined that the statements of changes in fund balances and cash flows do not This photo (at left) of the Westbank First Nation provide additional useful information and as such, have not included them as part of the summary (WFN) Band Office was taken in 1998. WFN financial statements; ratified its land code in 2003,and has seen (c) information in the summary financial statements agrees with the related information in the numerous social, economic, and governance complete audited financial statements including comparative information and all major subtotals and improvements. The community has consistently totals; and outpaced all other B.C. municipalities in annual growth rate since 2003. WFN used its reclaimed (d) in all material respects, the summary financial statements contain the information necessary to governance authority and experience gained avoid distorting or obscuring matters disclosed in the related complete audited financial statements, under their land code, to pursue its own including significant accounting policies and the notes thereto. Self-Government agreement.

The complete audited financial statements of the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre Inc. are available upon request by contacting the management of the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre Inc. WFN Band Office in 1998 2017-2018 LAB ANNUAL REPORT PHOTO CREDITS:

FC: Red Jingle Dress / © Shutterstock.com/ Knumina Studios BC: Elliot Lake, Serpent River FN territory/ © Shutterstock.com/ Justin Russ The Framework Agreement reflects the unique needs and IC: Longhouse at Huron Wendat/© LABRC traditions of our communities, our own laws, priorities, Pg. 3: LAB Chairman's photo/ © Kelly Redinger traditions and ways of doing things. It provides sound Pg. 4: Westbank First Nation Sculpture / © LABRC environmental protection and monitoring, and accelerates Pg.5: Stawamus Chief in Squamish, B.C. / © Shutterstock.com/Nalidsa Pg. 6: Abénakis Trail Bridge, Wendake, Quebec / © LABRC progress in many areas. Investments on reserve are Pg. 6: Tzeachten First Nation award/ © SpenceJense currently estimated to be in the hundreds of millions, with Pg. 7: Golden Eagle / © Shutterstock.com/ A.Astbury thousands of on-reserve jobs being created for members Pg. 8: Brown Bear / © Shutterstock.com/ Menno Schaffer and non-members alike. Economic opportunities are Pg.8: Alberta Tipis / © Shutterstock.com/ V.J. Matthew thriving, to the benefit of all Canadians. Pg.8: Bruce Peninsula Flower Pots / © Shutterstock.com/ KeatsPhotos Pg. 9: RC Chairman / © Adam Scotti (PMO) The Framework Agreement offers First Nations the ability Pg.10: Readiness Conference / © LABRC to attain their ultimate goal of self-sufficiency by resuming Pg.11: Executive Director / © D. Little jurisdiction over their reserve lands and associated natural Pg.12: MMFN Lands / © Madawaska Maliseet First Nation resources. The LAB will continue to support the principle Pg. 12: RC Staff / © LABRC that every community should have the opportunity Pg. 14 : Matsqui First Nation Community Centre / © Matsqui First Nation Pg. 23-24: Membertou, NS sunset / © LABRC provided by the Framework Agreement to consider opting Pg. 25-26: All photos © LABRC out of the Indian Act and resuming its jurisdiction. Pg. 30: WFN Band Office (1998) / © LABRC Pg. 30: WFN Band Office (2018) / © Westbank First Nation

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LANDS FIRST NATIONS FIRST NATIONS ADVISORY LAND MANAGEMENT LAND MANAGEMENT BOARD RESOURCE CENTRE RESOURCE CENTRE

Robert Louie, Chief Austin Bear, Meko Nicholas, Chairman Chair Executive Director

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