"We Will Govern"
Who is Looking Out for Us!!
Our FUTURE depends on you!
Today, the Canadian Government controls
70% of our affairs
In the Future,
Akwesasne will
control 80%
Why are we Negotiating?
Akwesasne
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Greater recognition of Akwesasne jurisdiction and authority.
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There are provisions of the Indian Act that are not working for Akwesasne and need to be replaced with Akwesasne jurisdiction. The beneficial part of the Indian Act will continue to apply (i.e. s. 87 Tax exemption and s. 89 protection of property from seizure).
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Redefining the relationship with Canada to be on a government to government basis and continued funding for our programs and services.
Canada
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Negotiations are guided by the 1995 Inherent Right Policy (IRP). (It has been recommended by the Akwesasne negotiating team that the IRP be included as a policy to be reviewed by a Ministerial working group.)