We are working on adopting our own land management code in accordance with the Framework Agreement to gain complete independence from Indian and Northern Affairs in our land management activities.  A project to examine sample land codes from other communities and design a set of land management rules with a community based committee started in September 2006.  After the Land Code Committee is satisfied with a draft land code, we are required to go to the community for a vote to ratify or reject this option.  This is a 1-3 year process expected to be complete in June of 2009 when Henvey goes to vote provided the legal land descriptions are completed by mid-March of 2009.

Here are the headlines from July 9, 2003 - Turtle Island Native Network

TAKING CONTROL OF RESERVE LANDS !

Choices for First Nations Regarding Land Management Issues

Indian Act

vs.

First Nations Land Management Act

A step toward self-government.

No more Indian Act control over management of lands.