nisga’a landholding transition act new opportunities for residential land ownership on nisga’a...
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Nisga’a Landholding Transition Act
New opportunities for residential land ownership on Nisga’a Lands
What has happened so far?
community discussion
legislation
new land title systems
What are we doing today ?
a way for Nisga’a Citizens to own fee simple residential lands in Nisga’a villages
How does the Nisga’a Landholding Transition Act work?
I already have an Entitlement. How will it work for me?
Village Government may offer you fee simple title
you may request fee simple title
or you may keep your Entitlement
I don’t have an Entitlement.How will it work for me?
Village may offer fee simple ownership to a Nisga’a citizen
What do I need to know?
Fee simple title can be sold, leased, willed or mortgaged to anyone without restriction
Subject to Village zoning laws
Voluntary participation
What do I need to do?
Educate yourself
Check on the status of your Entitlement, if you have one
Resolve estate issues
Resolve housing loan and mortgage guarantee issues
Who is responsible for what?
Nisga’a Land Title Office
Nisga’a Village
Nisga’a Citizen
What comes next?
Detailed information
Application forms
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