The responsibility for the management of NWT land is shared among a number of parties – Aboriginal governments, Government of Canada, NWT communities, resource-management and land-use planning boards, and private land owners. Roles and responsibilities are defined and guided by legislation and agreements. The framework informs other parties of the position and interests that the GNWT will bring to the table and consider in making responsible decisions.

Intergovernmental Council on Lands and Resources Management

The Devolution Agreement establishes an Intergovernmental Council on Lands and Resources Management. Through this council, the GNWT and Aboriginal governments in the NWT will cooperate and collaborate on areas of respective jurisdiction. The council’s first priority will be to assess the land and resource management systems in the NWT to identify priority areas for potential changes and approaches and develop a work plan to address them.