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Mississaug First Nation

Land & Resources

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT ON FIRST NATION LAND MANAGEMENT

Executive Summary

Introduction

The Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management was signed by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and 13 First Nations on February 12, 1996. One other First Nation was added as of December 1997. The Agreement is an initiative by these 14 First Nations to take over the management and control of their lands and resources. It applies only to these 14 First Nations.

The Framework Agreement sets out the principal components of this new land management process, but it is not a treaty and does not affect treaty or other constitutional rights of the First Nations. The Agreement has been ratified and implemented by Canada in the First Nations Land Management Act, assented to June 17, 1999. Three First Nations have also taken the necessary steps to ratify the Agreement and proceed to reassume control over their lands and resources.

The Framework Agreement provides these 14 First Nations with the option to manage their reserve lands outside the Indian Act. The option to regain control of their land can only be taken with the consent of the community. Only when each of these First Nations takes control of its lands and resources under the Agreement, shall federal administration of its reserve lands cease under the Indian Act.

For more click the follwing link - Framework Agreement On First Nation Land Management

Map of Mississauga First Nation Territory - (click to enlarge)

There will be more information to come about

Lands & Resources and the current projects the department is undertaking.

Please Contact the Lands & Resources Manager @ 705 356 1621 Ext: 2217 for futher information.

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Community Notice

Attention! Temporary Land Use Permit Holders

With Spring here and individuals wishing to commence their projects we are asking that you keep any structures away from the water's edge at a minimum of 50m (150 feet). This will ensure your investment is not threatened by increasing water levels along with any environmental concerns. This will comply with our long term plan of maintaining a health shore line on our bodies of water.

Bear Safety

The return of Spring also brings the return of our local bear populations. Bear sightings have been reported throughout the community. Please ensure that your BBQ's are cleaned regularly and household waste is disposed/contained properly. The early Spring will mean the bears will be foraging soon in hopes of finding sustinance. So be mindfull at this time of year and think safe.

Yard Maintenance/Burning of Grass

Many community members have begun their annual Spring cleaning, which includes yard maintenance. With the recent dry weather, yard waste and grass are tinder dry and poss a fire hazard. Burning of grass and other yard waste is fine to do as long as the weather conditions allow. Also please be considerate of your neighbour who may have health concerns or fresh laundry on the line.

For further information please contact the Land and Resources Manager @ 356-1621 Ext: 2217.