Congratulations to Yaqit ?a·knuqli‘it (Tobacco Plains) First Nation!

On August 7, 2024, Yaqit ?a·knuqli‘it First Nation became the 122nd Framework Agreement signatory to regain land governance through the approval of their community developed land code!

2024 LAB Annual General Meeting (LAB AGM)

SAVE THE DATE! The 2024 LAB AGM will be held in person on August 28th and 29th in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The AGM welcomes attendance by the leadership (or proxies) of the signatory First Nations of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.

Interested in joining our team?

Please visit our career opportunities page to explore job listings. This page is updated regularly with postings from the RC and those from signatory First Nations across the country.

Who We Are

A First Nations organization dedicated to serving and supporting First Nations communities who want to re-establish control over their lands, natural resources, and environment through the historic government-to-government Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management.

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News Highlights

Learn more about what is happening across Canada.

LAB and FNMHF Sign MOU to Support Land Governance and Individual Home Ownership

LAB and FNLMRC announces Angie Derrickson as Registrar for First Nation Land Governance Registry

LAB and Canada sign MOU to significantly increase core funding for operational First Nations resuming reserve land jurisdiction through the Framework Agreement.

LTSA Partners with the Lands Advisory Board to Support the Development of the First Nation Land Governance Registry

Lands Advisory Board celebrates Canada’s Budget 2023 commitment to support development of an Independent First Nation National Land Registry

Events

Indigenous Mapping Workshop

Oct 16, 2024 - Oct 18, 2024

Press Kit

Signatory First Nations

The Signatory First Nations to the Framework Agreement form an extensive network of valuable support, innovation and experience in modern Lands Governance across Canada from coast to coast.

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FIRST NATION

Interested in becoming a signatory to the Framework Agreement? Tell us a bit more about your First Nation.

FIRST NATION

You are a signatory to the Framework Agreement and you are looking for Developmental tools for your First Nation.

FIRST NATION

Your community has ratified your Land Code and you are now researching Operational tools for your First Nation.

Share Your Success Story

Whether it’s the pride in taking back the management of reserve lands and resources, the removal of reserve lands from the Indian Act, the community control over First Nation land management and development leading to cultural reinvigoration or green energy initiatives, etc. We are pleased to highlight and share your community’s advancements and plans for future generations.

We would love to hear about your community’s success and share your story with other interested First Nation communities.