This book is essential for: all solicitors and aboriginal law lawyers in private practice and government; others whose focus is on aboriginal law issues will also benefit, including First Nations leaders, employees of First Nations or First Nations organizations, in-house counsel, and law students.

Current to: October 2007

CONTENTS 

• nuts and bolts of First Nations agreements pertaining to reserve and off reserve lands and resources: power and capacity to contract, authority and approval of agreements, enforceability of agreements, necessity of community ratification of agreements, unique aspects of First Nation agreements with the Crown
• everyday legal issues in community development: band and corporate governance considerations, employment—jurisdictional considerations, First Nations jurisdiction over education; includes individual jurisdiction agreement
• taxation and First Nations: Section 87 of the Indian Act, other potential Act exemptions, basic structures for aboriginal business
• land management issues in development projects: the Indian Land Registry and related survey process, leasing, permits and easements; includes sample designation
• strength of rights and title claim assessments
• participation agreements: key terms, issues to consider, drafting tips