Concluding and Implementing Land Claim and Self-Government Agreements

Acho Dene Koe First Nation

Negotiation Type

Land, Resources and Self-Government Agreement

Negotiation Parties

  • The Acho Dene Koe First Nation (ADKFN) 
  • Government of Canada (Canada)
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)

Overview

Negotiators for the Acho Dene Koe First Nation, GNWT and Canada are negotiating a comprehensive Land, Resources and Self-Government Agreement, pursuing a public/inclusive partnership Indigenous government model.

The Framework Agreement was signed July 14, 2008 and the Phase One Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) was signed February 5th, 2014.

In February 2021, the Acho Dene Koe First Nation formally notified Government of its interest to move away from the phased approach and negotiate all subject matters within a comprehensive lands, resource, and self-government agreement, and to pursue a public/inclusive partnership Indigenous government, which would represent all residents of Fort Liard and all Acho Dene Koe First Nation Band members. Negotiations are proceeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the Acho Dene Koe First Nation?
The Acho Dene Koe First Nation represents the descendants of the Dene of Fort Liard, as set out in the Acho Dene Koe First Nation membership list, who used and occupied the Acho Dene Koe First Nation asserted area prior to July 17, 1922.

2. Who are the parties involved in the negotiations? 
The parties involved in the negotiations are the Acho Dene Koe First Nation, the GNWT and the Government of Canada. 

The Acho Dene Koe First Nation also assert rights in both British Columbia and Yukon, and are pursuing separate negotiations with the Governments of Canada, British Columbia and Yukon.

3. Why are the Parties negotiating?
The Parties are negotiating a comprehensive land, resources and self-government agreement to provide clarity and certainty with respect Acho Dene Koe First Nation’s land, resources and self-government rights within the Northwest Territories.

4. What are the negotiations about?

The comprehensive lands, resource, and self-government agreement will address land and resources within the Northwest Territories, including Acho Dene Koe title to settlement lands and financial transfers, and provide for an Acho Dene Koe Government with jurisdictions and authorities over a range of subject matters.

LAST UPDATED: July 12, 2023