WLFN Individual Agreement amendment
WLFN became operational under its own Land Code (pursuant to the First Nations Land Management Act) on July 1, 2014. At that time only revenue monies were transferred to First Nations once they became operational under their Land Code. In 2018, there were amendments to the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management (the “Framework Agreement”) that now provide for the transfer of both capital and revenue monies to a First Nation once its Land Code comes into force. To receive the capital monies, from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), the Individual Agreement needs to be amended.
The Individual Agreement is a document that:
- Identifies the extent of reserve lands that will apply under the First Nation’s Land Code;
- Provides for the transfer of authority from Canada to WLFN in order to manage their reserve lands; and
- Confirms the operational and transitional funding that will be provided by Canada to WLFN for managing the reserve lands.
As per section 12.11 of the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management Act (FAFNLMA):
The Council of a First Nation will, at least 30 days before the amendment of the individual agreement to transfer capital moneys, inform the members of the First Nation of the amount of capital moneys held for the First Nation and the intention of Council to amend the individual agreement.
WLFN has notified membership by posting this notice at both the Yorston WLFN Admin building and the Quigli WLFN Admin Building on Friday July 18, 2025.
The Framework Agreement (FAFNLMA) guides First Nations by setting out steps for First Nations to create their own Land Code, draft a community ratification process and enter into an Individual Agreement with Canada.
On September 19, 2025, WLFN will present this information at a regular meeting of Council. Upon acceptance, $10,511.62 in Capital Monies will be placed in the WLFN Lands Department.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Wenona Gordon, Lands Manager
p. 778.417.0195 e: Wenona.Gordon@wlfn.ca