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MLTC MOU

MLTC and federal government sign memorandum of understanding

Jun 4, 2024 | 2:15 PM

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by Meadow Lake Tribal Council and the Government of Canada to “Help guide their work to promote lasting reconciliation and strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship.”

According to a news release, the MOU is set to work and explore different ways for the MLTC Nations right to self-determination, while also working to build agreements “focused on restoring First Nation control over matters affecting their communities in key areas” including land management, government and other matters.

“As authorized representatives of the Nations we serve, MLTC is pleased to be signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Advancing Reconciliation on two important matters for our First Nations,” said MLTC Cree Vice Chief Richard Derocher in the release.

“One is to affirm and strengthen the Meadow Lake First Nation’s Nation-to-Nation relationship and Government-to-Government relationship with Canada and secondly, to advance reconciliation on Justice and Lands and Resources.”

The release said the council represents over 17,000 members across three areas of treaty within the nine First Nations.

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According to Gary Anandasangaree, minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, the MOU “Sets the stage for collaborative work to advance Meadow Lake First Nations’ priorities for greater autonomy and a renewed First Nation-Crown relationship.”

“This is an opportunity to work together on practical measures to implement the First Nations’ inherent right to self-government and support their collective vision of a better future for their communities.”

Meanwhile, Dene Vice Chief Lawrence McIntryre said they were “fully engaged” and the MOU will serve to help build thriving communities within Birch Narrows First Nation, Buffalo River Dene Nation, Canoe Lake Cree First Nation, Clearwater River Dene, English River First Nation, Flying Dust First Nation, Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation and Waterhen Lake First Nation.

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