Land Code | White River First Nation Land Code Info

Land Code Information

Lands Set Aside of White River First Nation, that would be considered by this Land Code,

DO NOT become a reserve within the meaning of the Indian Act

if the community votes yes on Land Code.

If approved by the community, this Land Code:

DOES NOT constitute adherence to the Umbrella Final Agreement or a Yukon First Nations Final Agreement;

DOES NOT affect or prejudice any Aboriginal rights, Aboriginal title, rights, claims, or negotiations of the First Nation in respect of its Traditional Territory and outstanding land claims; and

DOES NOT constitute a settlement of those rights or claims in whole or in part.

Please explore the links below for more detail on the First Nation Land Code and its supporting documents and information.

White River First Nation Land Code: Notice of Vote (to follow)

Upcoming information sessions:

October 19, 2026
October 21, 2026

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What is a Land Code?

Our Land Code is a land law specific to White River First Nation, that will replace the 44 land management sections of the Indian Act.

The White River Land Code and its contents will be drafted by our membership and will make provisions for the following matters:

Identifying the lands to be managed.
Developing the general rules and procedures for the use and occupation of these lands by members and others.
The making and publishing of WRFN land laws.
The land code provides increased protection for lands set aside and resources.

What is an Individual Agreement?

An Individual Agreement is an agreement negotiated between White River First Nation and Canada to deal with such matters as:

Lands Set Aside to be managed
Specifics of the transfer of the administration of land from Canada to the First Nation
Transfer of revenue and capital monies
An interim environmental assessment process
Funding

Links of Importance

Important documents related to the Land Code, Individual Agreement, and voting process. Additional documents will be added below as White River moves through the proccess.

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Land Code

Final Version – TBA
Land Code Summary

Individual Agreement
Individual Agreement (Summary)

Community Ratification Process

Final
Draft 1
Draft 2

Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management

Full Version
Short Summary
Long Summary

Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management Act

Full Version
Executive Summary

Environmental Site Assessments

(to come)

Land Use Plan

White River First Nation Land Use Plan