Concluding and Implementing Land and Resources and Self-Government Agreements

Kátł’odeeche First Nation (RIRSD)

Negotiation Type

Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination (RIRSD)

Negotiation Parties

  • Kátł’odeeche First Nation
  • Government of Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories

Overview

Kátł’odeeche First Nation, the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories are negotiating a Reconciliation Process Agreement that will set out the Parties’ commitment to negotiate a Reconciliation Agreement. The KFN Reconciliation Agreement is intended to set out a renewed government-to-government relationship between KFN, the Government if the NWT and the Government of Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the Kátł’odeeche First Nation?

Kátł’odeeche First Nation are Dene people of South Slavey ancestry, living in and around the Hay River area on the southern shores of Great Slave Lake. Kátł’odeeche First Nation is a signatory to Treaty 8, and one of two reserves in the Northwest Territories.

2. Who are the parties involved in the negotiations?

Kátł’odeeche First Nation, the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories are currently engaged in negotiations towards a Reconciliation Process Agreement.

3. Why are the parties negotiating?

The parties are committed to negotiating an agreement under the RIRSD negotiation process, which will develop a renewed government-to-government relationship between KFN, the GNWT and the Government of Canada.

4. What are the negotiations about?

Current negotiations are focused on a Reconciliation Process Agreement that will provide the framework for negotiating a Reconciliation Agreement, including the subject matters for negotiation and exploratory discussion.

5. What stage are the negotiations at? What are the next steps in the negotiation process?

In 2019, Canada, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Kátł’odeeche First Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding which outlines the parties’ commitment to proceed with negotiations under the Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self Determination (RIRSD) policy. Once the Reconciliation Process Agreement is approved, parties will commence negotiations towards a Reconciliation Agreement.

Last updated: January 31, 2025