Fort Nelson First Nation Land Code
VOTER DECLARATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. ONLINE VOTING - the declaration is included.
2. IN PERSON VOTING - bring the declaration with you or fill one out at the polling station.
3. MAIL IN BALLOT - THE DECLARATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL INCLUDING WITNESS SIGNATURES.
To obtain a Mail in package
- Drop the completed Voter Declaration off at the Admin Building
- Mail the completed Voter Declaration to :
Marlene Roy, Ratification Officer,
10233 - 100 Ave.
Fort St John, BC
V1J 1Y8
Once received, the Ratification Officer will send you a Mail In Ballot with a pre-paid return envelope. The Ballot must be returned and received by close of polls on December 7th.
What are we voting on?
Fort Nelson First Nation voting members will be asked to vote on the:
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Other Background Documents include:
The FNFN Land Code is a land law that will (if approved) replace the lands management sections of the Indian Act. If passed, FNFN would regain control over our reserve lands and can address things like:
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Protecting FNFN reserve lands and Environment
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Rules and procedures for purchasing, selling, and registering reserve land
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Financial accountability to citizens for reserve land revenues (such as leases)
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How FNFN will make land laws on reserve
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A dispute resolution process
A Land Code Will Not
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Affect additions to reserves or land claims
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Increase provincial or municipal jurisdiction
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Affect taxation or tax exemption
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Affect Treaty/Indigenous rights
Must Watch Video Lessons
Videos in this section are high-priority for all members, these provide crucial and necessary information regarding the process of our community land code and upcoming vote.
Introduction to the Framework Agreement and Land Code (10 Minutes)
This video covers an overall introduction to the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management as well as the creation and purpose of a Land Code.
This video provides a clear and full overview of the legal language used in the Land Code.
Land Code and What it Means
(30 Minutes)
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Individual Agreement Summary
(7 Minutes)
This video covers the purpose and implementation process of the Individual Agreement
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Land Code FAQ's
(26 Minutes)
This video covers the most widely asked questions surrounding Land Code
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Should Watch Video Lessons
Videos in this section are medium-priority for all members, these provide important background information regarding the process of our community land code and upcoming vote.
Reaching For Our Visions Plan
(25 Minutes)
This video covers the Reaching For Our Visions plan, a document that outlines the future of Fort Nelson First Nation and the benefits of our Land Code.
Community Ratification Process Summary (10 Minutes)
This video covers the Community Ratification Process, this covers the entire process pre and post vote.
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Could Watch Video Lessons
Videos in this section are additional learning opportunities for for all members, providing important information regarding the process of our community land code and upcoming vote.
Sections of The Indian Act That Cease to Apply After Land Code (9 Minutes)
This video reviews the sections of the Indian Act that are replaced or made obsolete by the passing of a community Land Code.
This video explores the Land Code and What it Means. It is a deeper explanation of the Land Code, in clear language. The Land Code is one of two documents that will be voted on, so it’s crucial to understand its scope and the role it has in guiding this expansion of Fort Nelson First Nation's governance.
Land Code - Line by line plain language interpretation (58 Minutes)
Land Code Basic Summary: Land Code Basic Summary (10 Minutes)
This video covers a clear language summary on the Land Code document. The FNFN Land Code is a law asserting Fort Nelson First Nation as the government with the power and authority over our reserve lands and natural resources
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