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An orientation manual to support First Nations of the Maa-nulth Treaty and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District regional cooperation

· June 2012 · TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW ...... 1

THE MAA-NULTH TREATY ...... 2 Overview 2 The Details 5 The Treaty and Regional Governance 8

HUU-AY-AHT FIRST NATIONS ...... 10 Organizational Structure 10 +XXD\DKW·V$SSRLQWHHWRWKH$&5'  Huu-ay-aht Legislation 12

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