1. First Nation Land Management Act
Mistawasis Indian Reserve BOX 250 Leask, SK. S0J 1M Fax
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First Nation Land Management Act

2. First Nation Land Management Act
Presently - Land Management of lands on Mistawasis is under the control of the Indian Act - any activity on lands needs to comply with the Indian Act
In 1996 – 14 First Nations signed the Framework Agreement with Canada to develop a process on how to give more control of Lands on a Reserve to the First Nation Government.
In 1999 the Government of Canada passed the First Nation Land Management Act that identified the process for a First Nation to assume control of their lands.

3. Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation Land Management
On July 12, 2013, Mistawasis submitted an application to be part of the Framework Agreement.
On Dec. 12, 2013 Mistawasis was accepted to the “Framework Agreement” under the “First Nation Land Management Act”
By signing onto the Framework Agreement the Government of Canada allows Mistawasis to develop their own Land Code

4. Taking Control of Land Management
On July 3, 2014 Mistawasis signed on to the “Framework Agreement” which starts the developmental process to administer our lands
This allows Mistawasis to exercise control over their lands by developing a Land Code that reflects their laws, priorities and traditions

5. Mistawasis Nêhiyawak – Land Code
Allows Mistawasis to make timely business decisions without having to go to INAC for approval
Enables Mistawasis to enact and enforce environmental management laws
Allows Mistawasis to make rules relating to matrimonial real property
Takes away expropriation provisions of Province
Allows Mistawasis to make land related laws
Land Code acknowledges all previous agreements in place: such as leases, permits and Certificate of Possessions. They will be subject to the Land Code

6. Mistawasis I.R. Land Base
Lands included in Land Code
Mistawasis ,700 acres
Mistawasis 103A acres
Mistawasis 103B acres
Mistawasis 103C acres
Mistawasis 103D 4,813.8 acres
Mistawasis 103E acres

7. Mistawasis Land Base continued
Lands not included in Land Code:
These lands were still under Specific Claims prior to drafting Land Code. Will be added after vote
Mistawasis 103F acres
Mistawasis 103G 79 acres
Mistawasis 103H acres
Mistawasis 103I 146 acres
Mistawasis 103J 625,15 acres
Mistawasis 103L 160 acres
Another 4, acres held by Specific Claims Trust is in process of gaining Reserve Status
The Land Code allows any new lands acquired to become part of the Land Code once they gain Reserve Status

8. Mistawasis – Number of Eligilbe Voters
Population: 2,687 as of September 2016
1,836 Eligible Voters for Ratification of Land Code
7.3(b) of Act: all Eligible voters must register to vote an a majority of registered voters vote to approve Land Code
7.4 of Act: Land Code not approved if less than 25% plus 1 of all eligible voters voted to approve.

9. Mistawasis – Vote Dates
Advance Poll: August 26, 2016 CMS Foyer
August 27, Pow Wow Grounds
August 28, 2016 Pow Wow Grounds
August 31, 2016 Prince Albert
September 1, 2016 Saskatoon
Official Vote Day : September 30, 2016 – Family Center
Note: You must be 18 years of age to vote at a polling station. Example: if your birthday is August 28th and you show up at a polling station on August 26th you will not be able vote in person. But you can vote by mail in ballot on that day
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10. Mistawasis – Requirements to Approve
Example: 1836 Eligible Voters as of September, 2016
Based on requirement of FNLM Act a majority of registered voters vote to approve
If 1836 voters register to vote: 919 must vote in favor to approve
If 1400 voters register to vote: 701 must vote in favor to approve
If 1200 voters register to vote: 601 must vote in favor to approve
If 1000 voters register to vote: 501 must vote in favor to approve
Based on requirement of FNLM Act for 25% + 1 – at least 460 Eligible Voters must approve
If 800 voters register to vote: if 459 voted in favor the Land Code would not be approved
If 600 voters register to vote: If 460 voted in favor the Land Code would be approved
At least 460 Eligible Voters must vote to approve the Land Code
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11. Mistawasis – Process to Vote
Mail out Information Packages will have the following documents on process to vote:
Registration Document form 9 >>>>>>>
A Ballot
A Secrecy Envelop
An Identification envelop
A return stamped envelop
Instruction on how to complete the mail in ballot
You may mail or hand deliver to Ratification Officer or Deputy Ratification Officer; or
Mail in Ballot, once you’ve voted; or
you can attend one of the polling stations

12. Mistawasis I.R.103 – Excluded Lands
7.1 of First Nation Land Management Act states that “land may be excluded from the application of a land code if it is uncertain whether the land is located within the boundaries of the reserve”
The main grid road has 2 surveys that overlap. One was registered and one wasn’t
This creates boundary issues as shown in “BLUE” on Map >>>>>>>>
These lands will continue to be managed under the Indian Act until such time as IINAC takes necessary steps to clear up the boundary issues.
Once Boundary issues are cleared by INAC these lands will then be included and be subject to Land Code
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13. Mistawasis Land Code
First Nation Land Management Act requires a Verifier be appointed by Canada and Mistawasis – Dave Hoffman is the Verifier
Verifiers role is to ensure that the Land Code meets the conditions identified in the Act and Framework Agreement
First Nation Land Management Act requires Ratification Officer be appointed to conduct the vote for approval of the Land Code -- Rose Anne Antoine is the Ratification Officer.
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14. Mistawasis Land Code
Ratification Officer – Rose Anne Antoine - Cell:
Verifier – Dave Hoffman – Phone:
Chief Daryl Watson – Cell:
Lands Director – Robert Daniels
Land Code Coordinator – Lawrence Johnston - Cell:
Legal Advisor – Jim Jodouin – BainbridgeJodouinCheecham.
Land Code Committee Members: Assisted in drafting Land Code.
Harold Daniels
Roger Daniels
Mike Horsefall
Hubert Sand
Phillip Ledoux
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15. Thank You Mistawasis Land Code
Mail out of information packages will be completed by August 15, 2016
All related documentation will be posted on line:
Please take time to review mailed out material and view documents on line.
Thank You
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