Land management policies
Indigenous Services Canada offers a variety of land management services to First Nations, including a suite of tools to provide guidance on how it interprets and administers the land provisions of the Indian Act. Indigenous Services Canada is collaborating with First Nation partners to modernize land management policies to reduce barriers, streamline processes, and promote greater First Nations participation in land and economic development decision-making on reserve. Whether for community, individual or economic development purposes, Indigenous Services Canada works in concert with First Nations to ensure sustainable on-reserve community development that is reflective of First Nations' needs and priorities.
Policies
Designations
This policy outlines the requirements for designating reserve land or pre-reserve lands intended to be added or set apart as a reserve.
Leasing on designated reserve land
This policy outlines the requirements for the leasing of designated reserve lands by third parties.
Timber permits and licences under the Indian Timber Regulations
This policy outlines the requirements to cut timber on reserve lands.
Locatee Lease Policy and Directive
How the Government of Canada administers leases of locatee lands on reserves under the Indian Act, the roles and responsibilities of the locatee, the lessee, the Band authority and departmental officials. This replaces Directive 7-3 from the 2003 Land Management Manual.