Success Stories

Acts, Agreements and Land Claims

AANDC negotiates and implements land claim and self-government agreements on behalf of the Government of Canada and helps build strong partnerships among Aboriginal people, governments and the private sector.

The following stories showcase the success of First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Northern communities as we address outstanding land claim and treaty issues and work toward self-government.

See other Aboriginal success stories from across Canada.

	Beyond Boundaries – The Michipicoten Story, Ontario The Michipicoten First Nation is building on its past successes and pursuing new opportunities, such as partnerships with its neighbours.
	For the community: The Skeetchestn Story, British Columbia Hear first hand from the Skeetchestn community members about how the benefits of settling this specific claim continue to affect their lives.
	Partnership in Action: The Keeseekoowenin Story, Manitoba The settlement of two specific claims paved the way for the Keeseekoowenin First Nation and Parks Canada to begin to rebuild their relationship and find a way to work together.
	Path to a Solution - The Story of the Crespieul Reserve, Quebec The negotiations surrounding the former Crespieul reserve of the Abenakis of Odanak and Wôlinak took place in a climate of cooperation, which allowed this claim to be settled within a few years and to everyone's satisfaction.
	Legacy Agreements for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games The Four Host First Nations: Lil'wat, Squamish, Tsleil-Wauthuth and Musqueam Nations, have come together to showcase their culture, language and heritage, all made possible through the Legacy Agreements.
	Treaty Land Entitlement – The English River Story, Saskatchewan In 1992, the federal and provincial governments signed an historic land claim agreement with Saskatchewan First Nations. As a result, about 761,000 acres have been turned into reserve land and many First Nations continue to invest their settlement dollars in urban areas.