Lands
The Kitselas First Nation (KFN) is a signatory to the Framework Agreement on Land Management (FWA). KFN, one of 36 Bands across Canada, is actively involved with the FWA. The FWA allows these First Nations to manage their own Reserve Lands and Resources instead of having their lands administered by the Department of Indian Affairs (INAC). The Land Management Act only involves those sections of the Indian Act that pertain to the administration of lands and resources and only pertains to Reserve boundaries.
Below are a series of links that will take the reader to the laws used by the Kitselas Lands Management Office to administer programs and services relating to Kitselas Lands.
Federal Legislation Allowing the Devolution of Legal Authority for Reserve Land Management: FN Land Management Act
Original Framework Agreement Between Land Code First Nations and Canada: Framework Agreement
Kitselas Legislation Applicable on Kitselas Reserve Lands:
1. Kitselas Reserve Lands Management Act
(Clause by clause explanation of the Kitselas Act)
2. Kitselas Land Interests Law
3. Kitselas Family Property Law
4. Kitselas Committee to the Council Act
Links to Relevant Organizations
Northwest Tribal Treaty Nations
For more information regarding any programs and services administered by the Lands Office, please use the information below:
Ms. Sonja Foss, Lands Manager
4562-E Queensway Drive Terrace,B.C. V8G 3X6
Email: sfoss@kitselas.com
Office: (250) 635-8882 ext. 232
Mobile: (250) 631-9496
Fax: (250) 635-8793
