• Understanding the Nisga'a Settlement

ACTIVITIES

1. Go online and find a map showing the Nisga'a land claim settlement area for northern British Columbia.

2. Economic Development is clearly tied to land. For the Nisga'a people of northern B.C. settlement of land claims has led to a potential for economic development. Given the section dealing with Nisga'a lands, answer the following questions.

a) How much land is covered under the Nisga'a settlement and what communities fall within the treaty area?

b) Can Non Nisga'a residents own land within the settlement area?

c) Can the nations land mass increase in size and if so how is this done?

d) Who owns the mineral rights within the treaty area? Explain why these mineral rights would prove an economic benefit to the Nisga'a people.

e) Will this settlement create economic prosperity for the Nisga'a people? Explain and support your answer.

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