Nisga'a Framework Agreement

Date: 1 January 1991
Sub Category:Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement (Canada) | Framework Agreement (Canada)
Place:
State/Country:British Columbia, Canada
Subject Matter:Land Settlement | Self Government
Summary Information:
The Nisga’a Framework Agreement was signed in 1991 by representatives of the Government of Canada, Government of British Columbia and the Nisga’a Tribal Council. It outlines the scope, process and topics for negotiation of the Nisga’a land claim. The Framework Agreement also marks the entry of British Columbia to Nisga’a treaty negotiations.

Related Entries

  • Nisga'a Final Agreement
  • Nisga'a Nation Own Source Revenue Agreement
  • Nisga'a Nation Taxation Agreement
  • Nisga'a Nation Fiscal Financing Agreement
  • Nisga'a Agreement-in-Principle
  • Nisga'a Nation Harvest Agreement
    • Organisation
  • Government of British Columbia - Signatory
  • Government of Canada - Signatory
  • Nisga'a Tribal Council - Signatory
  • Nisga'a Tribal Council
    • People
  • Nisga'a Nation
    • Case Law
  • Calder v Attorney-General of British Columbia (1973)

    • References

    Case Law
    (1973) Calder v Attorney-General of British Columbia (1973) 34 DLR (3d) 145
    Media Release
    Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (2000) A New Beginning for a New Millenium at Nisga'a Nation
    Resource
    Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (2004) Chronology of Events Leading to the Final Agreement with the Nisga'a Tribal Council
    Hamer Foster (2000) Why is there a Treaty Process in B.C.?

    Glossary

    Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement (Canada) | Framework Agreement (Canada)
    Created:Wednesday, 16 June 2004
    Modified:Friday, 12 August 2005

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