Athabasca Denesuline, Ghotelnene K’odtįneh Dene, Nunavut, NWT, and Canada Reach Ratification Stage for Land Claim Agreements
November 29, 2024
Ottawa, ON – Today, the Athabasca Denesųłiné and Ghotelnene K’odtįneh Dene, along with the governments of Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Canada, announced that they have reached an important ratification stage for their respective land claim agreements.
The agreements, which were signed in principle in 2021, establish a framework for the recognition and protection of Indigenous rights, including the right to self-government, land, and resources.
“This is a historic day for the Athabasca Denesųłiné and Ghotelnene K’odtįneh Dene,” said Chief Gary Teare of the Athabasca Denesųłiné. “These agreements will provide our people with the tools and resources we need to build a sustainable and prosperous future.”
“The ratification of these agreements is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all those involved,” said Premier Caroline Cochrane of the Northwest Territories. “These agreements will strengthen our relationships with Indigenous communities and provide a foundation for economic and social development.”
The ratification process will involve a vote by members of the Athabasca Denesųłiné and Ghotelnene K’odtįneh Dene communities. If the agreements are ratified, they will be implemented through legislation by the governments of Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Canada.
“These agreements represent a significant step forward in the reconciliation process between Indigenous peoples and Canada,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “They will help to create a more just and equitable future for all Canadians.”
The Athabasca Denesųłiné and Ghotelnene K’odtįneh Dene are two of the largest Indigenous groups in northern Canada. Their traditional territories cover a vast area of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
The land claim agreements are the culmination of decades of negotiations between the Indigenous groups and the governments of Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Canada.
The agreements include provisions for:
- The establishment of self-government institutions
- The transfer of land and resources to Indigenous communities
- The creation of economic development opportunities
- The protection of Indigenous culture and language
The ratification of these agreements is a major milestone for the Athabasca Denesųłiné and Ghotelnene K’odtįneh Dene. It represents a new era of cooperation and partnership between Indigenous peoples and Canada.
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