1. Property Rights on Aboriginal Lands The Importance of a Strong and Reliable Infrastructure Presented by: John Smith - CLS

2. As First Nation and Aboriginal Communities become more self reliant the administration of their lands and interests or rights on those lands becomes extremely important. A strong and reliable property rights infrastructure is a key component of the administrative base that will support First Nation and Aboriginal governance and promote the economic well being of the community. Importance of a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure on Aboriginal Lands

3. What is a land parcel? A defined area or tract of land to which property rights apply

4. Importance of a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure on Aboriginal Lands Parcels are a fundamental building block for sustainable land use and participation in a market economy.

5. Importance of a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure on Aboriginal Lands Supports Land Management : Secure property boundaries Base mapping Roads Buildings Utilities Leases & permits Traditional knowledge mapping Etc.

6. Importance of a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure on Aboriginal Lands Supports Community Growth & Development: CP Holdings Estate planning New housing Traditional Holdings

7. Importance of a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure on Aboriginal Lands Supports Resources Management and Planning: Forestry Oil & Gas Agriculture & Grazing Minerals Fresh Water Wildlife Renewable resources Etc.

8. Importance of a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure on Aboriginal Lands Supports Emergency Response Plans: Police Fire Ambulance Disasters Etc.

9. Importance of a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure on Aboriginal Lands Business and local improvement taxes Permits & licenses Commercial & industrial lots Historic data Etc. Supports Economic Development :

10. Importance of a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure on Aboriginal Lands

11. Supports Business Decisions: Location of business Market analysis Future economic development Human resources and training Etc.

12. Importance of a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure on Aboriginal Lands Supports Community Governance: Membership Elections First Nation Lands Management Initiatives Creation and enforcement of land codes Infrastructure Knowledge transfer Etc.

13. Importance of a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure on Aboriginal Lands The ultimate impacts are economic growth, social and cultural preservation, and environmental protection by: Providing security and stability Increasing investment in property and resource exploitation Increasing access to capital Improving land markets Assisting in resource exploration With a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure

14. Importance of a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure on Aboriginal Lands A Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure usually includes an information system that links geographic information (surveys & maps) to an attribute database. Usually set up in layers of accurate geospatial information: For example: Band statistics Demographics Fire hydrants Water Sewer Land use Tax map Survey systems Base topographic map Band Statistics Demographics Emergency Response Public Works Land Use Information Land Surveys Base Mapping

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17. A Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure is key to the future of any sustainable community!!!!!

18. Importance of a Strong and Reliable Property Rights Infrastructure on Aboriginal Lands To find a Canada Lands Surveyor near you contact: Association of Canada Lands Surveyors 900 Dynes Road, Suite 100E Ottawa ON K2C 3L6 Canada Tel: (613) 723-9200 www.acls-aatc.ca Advancing Excellence in the Surveying Profession

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