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First Nations Land Management - Yukon - Canada
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First Nations Land Management

Supports First Nations land governance under community laws
Offered by
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Official source: sac-isc.gc.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: April 26, 2026
Latest change: The page now includes expanded policy, legislation, and land registry details, along with a new Budget 2023 funding commitment.
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First Nations Land Management content updated
The First Nations Land Management page now adds a more detailed policy and legislative section, including the 2022 replacement legislation and a summary of recent changes in effect. It also expands the scope information by adding co-development details for a First Nation-led land registry, including the Budget 2023 commitment of $35.3 million over three years and the communities that may use the new registry.
Funding available
$ 250,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Yukon, Canada
Who can apply

First Nations with reserve lands.

See full eligibility

Overview

First Nations Land Management supports First Nations transitioning away from the land-related sections of the Indian Act to develop and implement their own land codes. Funding can support the developmental phase, the transition to the operational phase, and ongoing land, environment, and natural resources management.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Yukon
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Developing a land code and related community ratification process.
  • Transitioning to community control of land, environment, and natural resources.
  • Managing lands under a community-approved land code.

Official resources

Official page

First Nations Land Management

Program guide

Developmental & Transitional Process

First Nation Land Management: Policy and legislation

Framework Agreement

Supporting document

Becoming a Signatory to the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management

RC FA Brochure BC November 2025

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • First Nations with reserve lands.
  • First Nations with lands set aside in Yukon.

Eligible expenses

  • Development of a land code, an individual agreement, and a ratification vote.
  • Transition from the developmental phase to the operational phase.
  • Ongoing management of land, environment, and natural resources.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

How to apply

  • Step 1: Contact and information
    • Contact the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre or the ISC Regional Office for information.
  • Step 2: Submit a Band Council Resolution
    • Send a Band Council Resolution to the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre to request signatory status.
  • Step 3: Review and recommendation
    • The First Nations Land Management Resource Centre reviews the submission and recommends entry to ISC.
  • Step 4: Sign the adhesion document
    • If recommended, the First Nation receives a joint welcome letter and signs the adhesion document.

Processing and Agreement

  • The First Nations Land Management Resource Centre reviews the submission and makes a recommendation to Indigenous Services Canada.
  • If accepted, a joint welcome letter is issued by the Lands Advisory Board and ISC.
  • The First Nation signs an adhesion document to become a signatory.
  • The land code and individual agreement must be approved by ratification vote before the operational phase begins.

Additional information

  • The program operates with no fixed deadline; applications are reviewed continuously.
  • The developmental phase typically takes approximately two years to complete and is accompanied by milestone-based funding.
  • Upon program entry, the First Nation assumes full control and administration over its land, resources, and environment under a community-approved land code.
  • The 44 sections of the Indian Act related to land, resource, and environmental management are replaced for participating First Nations with their own legislation.

Frequently Asked Questions about the First Nations Land Management Program

What is the First Nations Land Management?

First Nations Land Management supports First Nations transitioning away from the land-related sections of the Indian Act to develop and implement their own land codes. Funding can support the developmental phase, the transition to the operational phase, and ongoing land, environment, and natural resources management.

How much funding can be received?

First Nations Land Management Funds up to $250,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the First Nations Land Management program?

To be eligible for the First Nations Land Management program, you must: First Nation with reserve lands or Yukon lands. Band Council Resolution required.

What expenses are eligible under First Nations Land Management?

Developing a land code and related community ratification process. Transitioning to community control of land, environment, and natural resources. Managing lands under a community-approved land code.

Who can I contact for more information about the First Nations Land Management?

You can contact Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

Where is the First Nations Land Management available?

The First Nations Land Management program is available the province of Yukon.

Is the First Nations Land Management a grant, loan, or tax credit?

First Nations Land Management is a Grant and Funding