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Did You Know? In 1947, the Saskatchewan Government passed The Saskatchewan Bill of Rights Act, 1947 - the first human rights act in any province and Canada's first general law to prohibit discrimination, it included equal opportunity for Aboriginal peoples. Common Questions How do I register as a Status Indian?The Indian registry is a federal responsibility, and is administered by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. To request information about status, please contact one of the Saskatchewan Region offices listed on the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada website. How do I become a member in the Métis Nation?To view the Métis National Council's definition of a Métis person, click here. To register for a Métis card or request other information, please contact one of the regional or local offices of the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan. What is Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE)?In Saskatchewan, Treaty Land Entitlement is a process whereby the federal and provincial governments are fulfilling commitments to resolve outstanding Treaty land entitlement claims with First Nations. The TLE process exists because in some instances First Nations did not receive the land that was promised to them in the Treaties. In 1992, Saskatchewan, Canada, and 25 First Nations signed the Treaty Land Entitlement Framework Agreement. Separate but similar agreements with individual First Nations have been signed since. Under the terms of the agreements, Entitlement First Nations will receive approximately $539 million over 12 years to buy just over 2 million acres of land to add to its reserves. |
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