Land & Resources

The Nation has partially transitioned more than half of its land base to the Kahkewistahaw Land Code through the First Nations Land Management Act, which was signed and established in 2011.

The Nation is a signatory to the Operational Framework Agreement on the First Nations Land Management Act, allowing the Nation control over their own lands and resources by means of the adoption of a Land Code.

In becoming a signatory community to the Framework Agreement, KFN assumes the administration and full lawmaking authority of its AREA (HA) 16,096.87 11,255.49 4,841.38 % 100.00 % 69.92 % 30.08 % reserve lands, environment, and natural resources, when KFN ratifies its respective Land Code.

In doing so, First Nations and KFN have been removing the colonial structures and frameworks supported by the Indian Act and claiming their right to self-govern and exist as sovereign peoples.

Having established its own Land Code (2011) and Comprehensive Community Plan (2020), the Nation has now looked towards establishing a Land Use Plan to assist in long-term planning of its evolving and growing land base.

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	Area (AC)	Area (HA)	%
KFN Total Lands	39,776.65	16,096.87	100.00%
KFN Reserve Lands	27,812.92	11,255.49	69.92%
KFN Specific Claim Lands	11,963.33	5,841.38	30.08%

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Vision

Guiding Principles

The Kahkewistahaw First Nation’s Land Use Plan Vision strives to build a thriving, resilient First Nations community where self-determination and sovereignty are the foundation. The Land Use Plan is committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive space for all members.

Prepare for the Well-Being of Future Generations Support and Champion Sustainability and Self-Reliance Prioritize Health and Well-Being for All Members Encourage and Fuel Economic Prosperity Safeguard and Maintain Land Preserve and Celebrate Cultural Heritage