Claims and Treaties

Agreements entered into – Relations with Aboriginal peoples

Offers a link to different agreements reached by nation and by community.

Source: Government of Quebec; Conseil exécutif

Agreements with Native Communities

This page presents agreements between the Government of Quebec and Native communitites.

Source: Government of Quebec; Ressources naturelles et Faune

East Coast Negotiations on Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and Self Government

This site chronicles the process, provides background on the communities in question and introduces the key people involved in the Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Negotiations in the Maritimes and Gaspé.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Indian Lands History in Quebec

The History of Indian Lands in Quebec provides useful information for every Indian territory including the land status, a brief territorial description, a history of the legislative, legal and administrative documents concerning the creation or the transfer of lands, as well as a brief history of the survey of their limits.

Source: Government of Canada; Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and The Northeastern Quebec Agreement, The

Summarizes the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA) and the Northeastern Quebec Agreement (NEQA), Canada's first modern land claim settlements.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement

Contains the full text and articles of the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement.

Source: Makivik Corporation

Peace of the Brave, The – A new Relationship between the Québec government and the Crees of Québec (PDF)

This agreement aims to renew the relationship between Québec and the Crees, promote the Cree Nation's economic and social development, and develop northern Québec's natural resources.

Source: Government of Quebec; Relations internationales

Québécois et Innus – Ensemble vers un traité

This page provides information about the negotiation process leading to treaty between the Innus and the government of Quebec.

Source: Government of Quebec; Conseil exécutif

Report of the Nunavik Commission March 2001 – Mapping the Road Toward a Government for Nunavik – Amiqqaaluta – Let Us Share (PDF)

This report is the logical extension of the principles, objectives, and mandate embodied in the Political Accord, and it should serve as the basis for the negotiations leading to the actual creation of the Nunavik Government.

Source: Government of Canada; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

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