Member-led decision-making

• Land and resource management decisions made by Fort McKay, not Canada
• Member involvement in the development of laws and regulations
• Members approve important land and resource projects and initiatives such as land and resource plans, voluntary land exchange, developments on Namur Lake and Namur River reserves, etc.

Accountability to members

• Financial transparency is required for all land and resource income and expenditures
• Mandatory reporting on land and resource activities
• Conflict of interest rules for all decision-makers and committees
• Access to information for members guaranteed

Environmental protection

• Environmental review and decisions made by Fort McKay, not Canada
• Authority to enact environmental protection and conservation laws
• Ability to enforce laws and charge fines to polluters on Fort McKay reserve land

Strengthening traditions and culture

• Protection of historical and cultural sites through restrictions on development in sensitive areas
• Traditional law enforcement and restorative justice options
• Cree and Dene languages used to describe land and resources

Self efficacy

• Sovereignty over lands and resources – no longer under Canada’s watch
• Informed, confident, and engaged membership
• Building skills and knowledge in the community

For more information on the Fort McKay First Nation draft Land Code please contact any member of the Land Code Committee or email/call:

Carie Santo
Land Governance and Planning Analyst
Fort McKay First Nation
csanto@fortmckay.com