When a First Nation enacts a land code, they regain sole and independent governance of their reserve land – called First Nation Land. This includes all the interests or land rights in, and resources of, the land that are within the legislative authority of Parliament. Photo: Jake Alfieri
Published in
May 2025
- Page 22
The evolution of Canada’s nation-state marked a dramatic shift from its original governance by Indigenous Peoples to control by colonial settlers.
Before European contact, Indigenous nations had maintained sophisticated systems of governance based on their traditions, laws, and customs. These systems were often communal, emphasizing collective decision making and a deep respect for the land.
Beginning in the 17th century, various treaties between First Nations and colonial authorities were negotiated, as European
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