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On October 7, 1763, King George III signed the Royal Proclamation. The Proclamation established British protection over unsettled land belonging to Indian tribes, and recognized Indian title to lands not already colonized.

Meadow Lake Tribal Council Self-Government Negotiations

Saskatchewan joined ongoing self-government negotiations between Meadow Lake Tribal Council, representing nine First Nations, and Canada in 1996. While the primary relationship is between the Meadow Lake First Nations and the federal government, Saskatchewan's involvement at the negotiating table protects provincial interests and ensures that any arrangements reached with respect to on-reserve self-government are compatible with provincial laws and practices.

The scope of the negotiations is limited to First Nations' jurisdiction on-reserve over matters that are internal to the community, integral to First Nations' culture or required by treaty.

First Nations and Métis Relations is the lead agency for the Government of Saskatchewan.


Chronology of Events…

1991: Negotiations between Canada and the Meadow Lake Tribal Council begin.
1994:Saskatchewan signs a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding with Meadow Lake Tribal Council on September 22 giving the Province "observer status" at the table.
1996: Saskatchewan signs a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding with Meadow Lake Tribal Council on October 30 giving the Province "negotiator status" at the table.
2001: Canada and Meadow Lake First Nations sign Comprehensive Agreement-in-Principle, January 22, 2001. (684 KB pdf)
Canada, Saskatchewan and Meadow Lake First Nations sign Tripartite Agreement-in-Principle, January 22, 2001. (158 KB pdf)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For related documents please see the following:

Documents relating to MLTC Self-Government Negotiations

 

 


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