The Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management is a historic, First Nation–led agreement that provides communities the option to take back control of their reserve lands by creating their own land codes.  It's been in place for almost 30 years. ​Montreal Lake Cree Nation has signed this agreement and is developing a land code.

If our members vote in favour, our Land Code will replace much of the Indian Act that currently controls how our lands are managed. 

With the Land Code, we will regain the authority to make our own decisions about our lands, environment, and natural resources.

The Land Code sets out who can make decisions, how lands will be used and protected, and how the community is involved. Once a Land Code is approved, the federal government no longer manages those lands.

Across Canada, 127 First Nations are already using their own land codes and have full control over how their lands are governed.