What is a self-government agreement?
What is a self-government agreement? As each First Nation reaches their Final Agreement, they also reach a Self-Government Agreement (SGA). Each First Nation will have a constitution in place which contains the membership code, establishes governing bodies and provides for their powers, and protects the rights and freedoms of the citizens. What does the inherent right to self-government mean for First Nations? Recognition of the inherent right is based on the view that the Aboriginal peoples of Canada have the right to govern themselves in relation to matters that are internal to their communities, integral to their unique cultures, identities,...