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First Nations can pass Land Codes with the approval of their members.
A First Nation must be a Band under the Indian Act to create a Land Code. The Land Code must be approved by the members of the First Nation who vote on it. First Nation Members are the Band Members.
A number of First Nations in Saskatchewan have Land Codes. To see if your First Nation has one, you can check with your First Nation Council, see if it’s posted on your First Nation’s website, or search under First Nation Signatories on the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre website.
How Is a Land Code Passed?
When a First Nation creates a Land Code, they also enter into an agreement with the government. Both the Land Code and the agreement must be approved by First Nation Members. All members, including those who do not live on the reserve, can take part in the vote. The code and agreement must be approved by at least a majority of those members who vote. A First Nation may also require a higher percentage or may require that a certain percentage of all members must participate in the vote for it to pass.
