What are some of the unique characteristics of the Tlicho Agreement?
A. The Tlicho Agreement is the first combined land claims and self-government agreement in the territories. Another unique feature is that the Tlicho will own a single block of land including subsurface minerals throughout the block. As well, Tlicho lands will surround or be adjacent to but not include community lands. In other land claim settlements, lands were selected in various parcels throughout the settlement area, including within the communities. Finally, the Tlicho Agreement applies a new approach to achieving certainty with respect to the use and ownership of land and resources, and to self-government rights. The Tlicho have agreed that they will not assert or exercise any land rights other than those set out in the Tlicho Agreement. The Tlicho may approach the government for recognition of additional governance or cultural rights which are not related to land or resources. If Government and the Tlicho do not agree on the recognition of any future non-land right, the parties
