ILC Lunch and Learn: Drafting a Self-Government Agreement
General Guest Speakers
Learn the key points and parameters you should keep in mind as you draft a self-government agreement.
Drafting a self-government agreement
A self-government agreement is essentially a contract or treaty. Chris Lafleur, director of the Indigenous Law Centre, will share an overview of technical information and parameters that will help if you are tasked with drafting a self-government agreement.
Lunch will be available!
About the speaker:
Chris Lafleur, a Métis lawyer from Saskatchewan, was General Counsel with the federal Department of Justice in Saskatoon.
During his 30-year career with Justice, he was involved with various files dealing with Indigenous Economic Development, including as lead counsel for Justice on the First Nations Fiscal Management Act; the Muskowekwan First Nation Solution Potash Mining Regulations and the addition of the First Nations University of Canada to urban reserve land.
He also worked on numerous Comprehensive Claims, as well as litigation and self-government negotiations across Canada. Lafleur also acted as lead counsel on the Cowessess First Nation Child and Family Services Coordination Agreement, the first under An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.
Event Details
- When:
- Time:
- 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM CST
- Location:
- Indigenous Law Centre