What is the Tlicho Agreement?
A. The Tlicho Agreement was negotiated by the Dogrib Treaty 11 Council, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), and the Government of Canada. It is the first combined land claims and self-government agreement in the Northwest Territories. The Agreement provides certain rights and benefits respecting land and resources for the Tlicho and self-government to Tlicho Citizens. It provides certainty for all parties with respect to ownership and management of lands and resources and exercise of their governmental powers and authorities.