The Provincial Government is reporting that Cat Lake and Slate Falls First Nations have completed their land use plan. The strategy identifies economic opportunities and areas of protection under the Far North Act. The two First Nations and Ontario will now work together on implementing the plan. Both communities say they will now be able to promote new activities while protecting their traditional territory. The Provincial Government says Pikangikum First Nation's land use plan has also been completed and 2-other strategies are about to be finalized.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Land use plans complete
The Provincial Government is reporting that Cat Lake and Slate Falls First Nations have completed their land use plan. The strategy identifies economic opportunities and areas of protection under the Far North Act. The two First Nations and Ontario will now work together on implementing the plan. Both communities say they will now be able to promote new activities while protecting their traditional territory. The Provincial Government says Pikangikum First Nation's land use plan has also been completed and 2-other strategies are about to be finalized.
