NOTICE OF VOTE LAND CODE
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
August 18, 2015
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
September 17, 2015
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation
Makwa Centre
Pikwakanagan
Come out to learn more about the Land Code.
Both meetings will include a meal,
entertainment and door prizes!
MAIL-IN BALLOT
AOPFN has been developing a Land
Code since 2013, which is separate
from the “Land Claim”. The Land
Code is an opportunity to get out of
the Indian Act regarding lands
management. It gives AOPFN the
authority to develop land laws and
environmental protection. It will also
include developing an internal lands
registry system.
Benefits will include: land within
AOPFN will remain First Nation land,
quicker land registry transfers and the
right to legislate and create new laws
that will be enforceable. Increased
opportunity for economic
development and a better ability to
add lands to the First Nation.
VOTE DATE
LAND CODE RATIFICATION
Advance poll
Saturday, August 29, 2015
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Elders Lodge
28 Chigibig Inamo, Pikwakanagan
Vote Day
Saturday, September 26, 2015
9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Makwa Centre
83 Kagagimin Inamo, Pikwakanagan
For a mail-in ballot please send an
email with your name, registry number
and current address to:
assistant.lem@pikwakanagan.ca or call
us at 613-625-2800 ext. 231.
The First Nations Lands Management Act requires the Land Code to be
ratified. This means a majority support is required by all eligible voting
members. For example, out of approximately 1800 eligible voters–we require
approximately 550 yes votes to accept the Land Code.
This is an historic opportunity to have control of AOPFN land decisions. Please
contact us if you have any questions or to receive a copy of the Land Code,
the First Nations Lands Management Act or the Individual Agreement.
MEEGWETCH!
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan
1657A Mishomis Inamo
Pikwakanagan, ON
K0J 1X0
Telephone: 613-625-2800 ext. 231
Fax: 613-625-2332
E-mail: assistant.lem@pikwakanagan.ca
www.algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation