Article 1 - Definitions and Interpetation

There are one hundred (100) specifically defined terms set out in Article I of the Framework Agreement. These are identified throughout the Framework Agreement, the Schedules and Appendices as capitalized words or phrases. Frequently, a great deal turns on the definition attributed to a particular word or phrase, and it is not always safe or accurate to attribute a commonly understood meaning to a defined term. Reference should always be made to the definitions when legal rights or obligations are under consideration.

Seven (7) Schedules are annexed to and incorporated in the Framework Agreement and they are deemed to be a part of the agreement. A very brief summary of these Schedules is found at the end of this document. The seven (7) Schedules are as follows:

Schedule 1 - T.L.E. Settlement Data Sheet;

Schedule 2 -Mineral Revenue Sources;

Schedule 3 -Ratification Vote Guidelines and Procedures;

Schedule 4 -Agreed Form of Amendments to the Natural Resources Transfer Agreement

Schedule 5 -Model Trust Agreement;

Schedule 6 -Terms and Conditions of Entitlement Reserve Creation; and

Schedule 7 -Schedule of Anticipated Payments to Treaty Land Entitlement (Saskatchewan) Fund.

Three (3) Appendices are annexed to and incorporated in the Framework Agreement. The Appendices represent documents which are intended to be executed and delivered at some future date by the parties referred to therein. A very brief summary of the Appendices is also found at the end of this document. The three (3) Appendices are as follows:

Appendix 1 - Form of Band Specific Agreement;

Appendix 2 - Adherence Agreement; and

Appendix 3 - Replacement Public Utility Easements.

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